6. Developing a Resilient Management Foundation- Resilient and Honest Corporate Governance, Organization, and Personnel -
Conduct corporate governance with integrity to earn the trust of society through ongoing
dialogue with stakeholders.
In addition, foster innovation and improve the well-being of
our employees by developing a progressive workplace environment where diverse
human resources can thrive, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and advancing health and
productivity management to maintain and improve the health of employees and their families.
Sustainable development goals
![1 NO POVERTY](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-01.png)
![3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-03.png)
![4 QUALITY EDUCATION](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-04.png)
![5 GENDER EQUALITY](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-05.png)
![8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-08.png)
![10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-10.png)
![12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-12.png)
![16 PEACE,JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-16.png)
![17 PERTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/img/shared/icon-sus-sdgs-17.png)
SDGs value creation
(1)Enhance corporate governance and ensure its effectiveness
![Enhance corporate governance and ensure its effectiveness](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/management-foundation/img/p/img-sus-creation-01.jpg)
![Enhance corporate governance and ensure its effectiveness](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/management-foundation/img/s/img-sus-creation-01.jpg)
We will work to construct sophisticated governance systems, increase management transparency, and engage in honest and fair corporate governance.
Main businesses
- Reinforce compliance
- Eliminate anti-social forces and prevent corruption and unethical behavior
- Build a sophisticated internal control system
- Increase the sophistication of the Board of Directors
- Enhance risk assessment
FY2023 | |
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KPIs | Results |
Monitor the number of compliance violations (annually) | Number of disciplinary actions: 30 |
Employees' attendance rate at compliance training sessions: 99% or more (annually) | Employees' attendance rate at compliance training sessions: 100% |
Employee Compliance Awareness Survey: Score 66 or higher*1 | Score 77 |
Awareness of Compliance Hotline among full-time employees: 99% or more (annually) | 100% |
Ensure effectiveness of the Board of Directors: Conduct evaluation | Evaluation conducted in FY2023 |
Average attendance rate of all Board Directors at Board of Directors meetings: 75% or more | Average at Board of Directors meetings: 92.5% |
FY2024 |
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KPIs |
Promotion of AI governanceNew |
Monitor the number of compliance violations (annually) |
Employees' attendance rate at compliance training sessions: 99% or more (annually) |
Employee Compliance Awareness Survey: Score 75 or higherUpdate |
Awareness of Compliance Hotline among employees: 99% or more (annually)Update |
Ensure effectiveness of the Board of Directors: Conduct evaluation |
Average attendance rate of all Board Directors at Board of Directors meetings: 75% or more |
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From the FY 2023, the survey and scoring criteria have been updated
(2)Sustainable growth through cooperation with stakeholders
![Sustainable growth through cooperation with stakeholders](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/management-foundation/img/p/img-sus-creation-02.jpg)
![Sustainable growth through cooperation with stakeholders](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/management-foundation/img/s/img-sus-creation-02.jpg)
We will build strong relationships of trust with our stakeholders through timely and appropriate information disclosure and regular dialogue, and pursue sustainable development together with them.
Main businesses
- Enhance supply chain management
- Sound and transparent disclosure
- Coordination with organizations and regional communities
FY2023 | |
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KPIs | Results |
Sustainability procurement survey collection: 90% or more (annually) | Survey collection rate: 94% |
Support for improvement activities at high-risk suppliers: 100% implementation | 100% |
Supplier inspection / CSR audits: 15 or more companies | 16 companies |
Partnerships with NPOs: 1,000 organizations | 1,066 organizations |
Selection for DJSI World (annually) | Selected for DJSI World for the second consecutive year |
FY2024 |
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KPIs |
Key suppliers' sustainability assessment implementation rate: 95% or more (annually)Update |
Support for improvement activities at high-risk suppliers: 100% implementation |
Supplier inspection / audits: 20 or more companiesUpdate |
Partnerships with NPOs: Maintain 1,000 organizationsUpdate |
Selection for DJSI World (annually) |
(3)Promoting employee well-being and advancing DE&I to maximize human capital
Target vision | Create work-friendly workplaces for all |
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![Promoting employee well-being and advancing DE&I to maximize human capital](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/management-foundation/img/p/img-sus-creation-03.jpg)
![Promoting employee well-being and advancing DE&I to maximize human capital](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/management-foundation/img/s/img-sus-creation-03.jpg)
We strive to create environments with meaningful work, where everyone can make the most of their abilities.
Main businesses
- Human capital management initiatives
- Support for employee growth and career realization*1
- Fair evaluation and remuneration system
- Promote the participation of diverse talent (professional participation of women, and initiatives related to LGBTQ persons)
FY2023 | |
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KPIs | Results |
Ratio of women in management positions: 20% or more (FY2035)
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9.2% |
Ratio of employees with disabilities: At or above the legally mandated level (annually) | 2.74% |
Ratio of annual paid leave taken: Keep at 70% or more (annually) | 77.7% |
Serious accidents involving employees or at construction sites: Zero (annually) | Number of fatal accidents: Zero |
Return rate from childcare leave: 100% (annually) | 100% |
Ratio of male employees taking childcare leave: 30% or more (FY2023), 50% or more (FY2026) |
68% |
Number of employees who retire due to nursing care responsibilities: Zero (annually) | Zero |
FY2024 |
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KPIs |
Ratio of women in management positions: 20% or more (FY2035)
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Ratio of annual paid leave taken: Keep at 70% or more (annually) |
Serious accidents involving employees or at construction sites: Zero (annually) |
Return rate from childcare leave: 100% (annually) |
Ratio of male employees taking childcare leave: 70% or more (FY 2025), 85% or more (FY2030)Update |
Number of employees who retire due to nursing care responsibilities: Zero (annually) |
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Free-agent system, job posting system, SoftBank University, SoftBank Career Dock
(4)Enhance productivity with advanced workplace environments
Target vision | Work-style reforms and promotion of wellness management |
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![Enhance productivity with advanced workplace environments](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/management-foundation/img/p/img-sus-creation-04.jpg)
![Enhance productivity with advanced workplace environments](/en/corp/set/data/sustainability/materiality/management-foundation/img/s/img-sus-creation-04.jpg)
We will engage in promoting work-style reforms, and health and productivity management utilizing technology.
Main businesses
- Promote workstyle reforms*1 (Smart & Fun!)
- Offer diverse and flexible workstyles (Smart offices, teleworking, co-working spaces, etc.)
- Promote health and productivity management
FY2023 | |
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KPIs | Results |
Provide office environments that encourage diverse work styles: Understanding actual numbers and results (annually) | Utilization of shared office space in 5 of our own satellite locations, 34 WeWork locations, and over 600 other locations nationwide |
Ratio of telework*2: 90% or more (annually) | 95.3% |
Ratio of employees who smoke:
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24.5% |
High ranking in Japan surveys: Highly ranked among the major surveys (annually) |
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FY2024 |
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KPIs |
Provide office environments that encourage diverse work styles: Understanding actual numbers and results (annually) |
Ratio of telework*2: 90% or more (annually) |
Ratio of employees who smoke:
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Super flextime system, teleworking, operational improvements using AI and RPA, permitting employees to take side jobs
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*2
Percentage of employees who teleworked at least once a month
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Unless otherwise specified, the KPI metrics and targets, as well as results, are for SoftBank Corp. on a non-consolidated basis.
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“Main businesses” include initiatives by SoftBank Corp. and companies in the SoftBank Corp. Group.