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
SDGs value creation
(1)Enhance corporate governance and ensure its effectiveness
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
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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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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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.