Message from the Executive Officer in Charge of Sustainability Management
We will make ongoing efforts toward a better future and actively contribute to the sustainable development of society.
The world is currently facing a host of challenges. These challenges, which include the need to address climate change, conserving natural resources, putting into practice a sustainable economy, and respecting human rights, are becoming increasingly complex. We have set Aozora’s Sustainability Targets as a roadmap for specific and responsible actions required of companies, and are undertaking initiatives based on these goals.
From a business perspective, we have established Aozora’s ESG Support Framework with the aim of supporting our customers’ environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) initiatives. We work alongside our customers from both a financial and non-financial perspective by providing sustainable finance and supporting decarbonization and human capital management through collaboration with external partners.
To achieve sustainability, it is essential to face issues from a long-term perspective. Equally important is that each and every individual remains conscious of the problems at hand while at the same time taking ownership and action. Aozora also places importance on social contribution activities. Since FY2024, we have assigned sustainability supporters to each business unit/group to raise awareness of social issues through activities centered on donations and volunteers.
We are working to achieve both social and economic value by resolving problems from a variety of approaches, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of society. We will also continue to move forward in a determined manner to realize a better future that each of us envisions.