As a responsible corporate citizen, we have an obligation to contribute to the communities and regions in which we do business. We are committed to delivering sustainable development to our customers and stakeholders.
The following are major aspects of our CSR approach:
Environmental Conservation Activities
Team Minus 6 Percent
The Bank participates in Team Minus 6 Percent, a Japanese
Ministry of the Environment campaign to reduce global
warming. Aozora conducts ongoing activities to contribute to
environment conservation.
Metropolitan Tokyo’s Plan to Stop Global Warming Activities
In June 2007, the Bank submitted an interim report detailing Aozora’s efforts to tackle the problem of global warming by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases it produces. In March 2008, the head office was awarded an AA+ evaluation, and the Fuchu Computer Center obtained an A evaluation.
Energy Efficiency Activities
In July 2006, the Bank’s Fuchu Computer Center was named a Type 1 Designated Energy Management Factory under the Energy Use Law. In June 2007, Aozora Bank established a mid - to long-term plan to reduce energy consumption.
Participation in Co2 Reduction/ Lights Down Campain
On June 21st and July 7th, 2008, the Bank turned off the majority of its lights and neon signs at its office building from 10p.m. to 2a.m.as part of the Ministry of the Environment's country-wide Co2 Reduction/ Lights Down Campain.
Recycling of Waste Paper
As part of our recycling efforts, documents that have reached the end of their storage period are processed and recycled, rather than being disposed of by incineration.
Recycling of Data Media
Data media, such as CDs and data storage disks, which are no longer required, are being used in thermal recycling (e.g. as a heat source). We are also working toward recycling the post-incineration ashes as constituents of cement.
Business Casual Dress Code
The Bank has chosen to participate in the Environment Ministry’s Cool Biz and Warm Biz initiatives in order to reduce the amount of energy consumed by air conditioners and heaters. As such, employees dress ‘business casual’ throughout the year to be more comfortable in the workplace.
Social Contribution
United Nations and Japanese Habitat Associations
Aozora Bank provides support for the international community development work of the United Nations and Japanese Habitat Associations. We lend our support through donation boxes at our branches, with proceeds aiding the rebuilding of Afghanistan and Iraq, and the survivors of the Sumatran earthquake and resulting tsunami.
Disaster Relief
The Bank donated relief funds for the Great Hanshin Earthquake
(1995), and the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake (2004).
Volunteer Organization
Used stamps are collected within the Bank in order to provide support in the form of capital and medical supplies for volunteer groups engaged in providing medical care overseas.
Finance for Regional Medical Institutions
There are approximately 9,000 hospitals in Japan. The rapidly aging population of Japan is placing increasing demands on the infrastructure of medical institutions. Along with the successful core regional hospitals, there are also hospitals experiencing financial difficulties. The Bank acts as a funding arranger, and provides support in the form of analysis of the client's operations, the creation of business plans and the provision of crucial funding.
AED(Automated External Defibrillator)
AED(Automated External Defibrillator) was set up in the Head office and the Fuchu annex.
Close Regional Relationships
Kanazawa Art Project
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Sanuki Takamatsu Festival
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Human Rights Awareness
Aozora is committed to creating a corporate culture in which the diversity and talent of all of our employees are respected. Human rights slogans written by our employees have been prizewinners for three consecutive years in the Japanese Bankers Association Human Rights Slogan Competition.
