Environmental Considerations with Corporate Activities
We conduct our corporate activities in consideration of the environment in a variety of ways.
Initiatives to Reduce CO2 Emissions
To achieve the long-term target of the Paris Agreement, we will reduce greenhouse gas emissions ( CO2 emissions) by cutting back on electricity consumption through energy-saving and streamlining facilities and vehicles and by using decarbonized power sources, on the basis of a shift to a carbon-neutral society including the associated technological innovation.
To realize a decarbonized society, we will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% from FY2020/3 levels by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
With regard to efforts to reduce energy usage through improvements in the operation of lighting and air conditioning equipment, and the installation of energy-saving equipment.
Moreover, as an institutional investor that manages funds contributed by customers as insurance premiums, we measure the greenhouse gas emissions from our investment portfolio. We aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, and we are working towards a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from FY2020 levels by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2030, as an interim target.
Energy Conservation and Use of Renewable Energy in Offices
In our offices, we are working to reduce energy consumption by improving the operation of lighting and air conditioning systems and introducing energy-saving equipment.
Our locations, Otemachi Place Tower and some other offices, use electricity generated from renewable energy sources, thereby contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Contribute to Policies Related to Climate Change and Engagement with Government, etc.
We recognize that in order to achieve the long-term target of the Paris Agreement, government policies on climate change must be strengthened. We are committed to achieving this through our contributions to environmental policies and engagement with governments and others through initiatives and other means.
In addition, as an institutional investor, we emphasize the importance of promoting sustainable investments and actively engage in expressing our opinions and advocating with policymakers through initiatives and other means, as stated in our Sustainable Investment Policy.
Supporting Government Policies Related to Climate Change
We support the Japanese government's laws regarding the promotion of global warming countermeasures, such as the "Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures" and the "Act on the rationalization of energy use and conversion to non-fossil energy".
Support for JCI Message
We support the message from the Climate Change Initiative (JCI) released in April 2023, titled "Overcoming Two Crises with Renewable Energy and Carbon Pricing".
JCI is a network aiming for a decarbonized society, and we have been participating since 2021. This JCI message calls on the Japanese government to accelerate the introduction of renewable energy and for the introduction of a carbon pricing system that will see tangible outcomes earlier than currently planned. We support this message because these are critical themes for realizing a decarbonized society.
Fluorocarbons Management
In accordance with the Act on Rational Use and Appropriate Management of Fluorocarbons (Fluorocarbon Emissions Control Act), we properly manage the equipment that is subject to control.
Employee's Initiatives Based on our Guidebook
We have compiled a guidebook which includes specific energy saving initiatives to promote basic energy saving activities across the entire company. All employees are making efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and copy paper usage by implementing the energy saving initiatives listed in this guidebook.
Main Initiatives Listed in the Guidebook
- Turn off lights in areas that do not interfere with work
- Reduce the operating hours of air conditioners
- Turn off the main power of unused office equipment
- Print on both sides of the paper and reduce the size, when possible
Support for COOL CHOICE
COOL CHOICE is a government-initiated national movement to encourage people to make wise choices in their daily lives, such as replacing products, using services, and choosing lifestyles that contribute to the creation of a decarbonized society, to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases such as CO2.
We support for COOL CHOICE and implement COOL BIZ between May and October to reduce air-conditioning use during summer in a bid to decrease electricity consumption.
Initiatives for Issues of Plastics
In response to the global issue of plastic waste, our company is working on reducing the use of plastic products, as well as their reuse and recycling. We are also in support of the "Plastic Smart" campaign led by the Ministry of the Environment. These efforts are part of our initiatives to address the challenges of plastics and promote the de-plasticization in our corporate activities.
Envelopes for storing important documents switched from plastic to paper
Collection and cleaning of clear files by employees with disabilities
Okinawa Area Office
Beach Clean-Up Activity (FY2024)
Fukui Branch
Coastal Clean-Up Volunteer (FY2024)
Efforts to Reduce Paper Consumption (Going Paperless)
We strive to reduce CO2 emissions by reducing the amount of paper used towards a paperless workplace.
【Main initiatives to reduce paper consumption (going paperless) 】
- Provision of notices from the Company (Notice of Policy Details, etc.) through My Page instead of by mail
- Electronic issuance of premium payment certificates
- Provision of the Contract Guidelines and Policy Conditions in PDF format on our website in addition to the printed version
- Encouragement of a reduction of copier paper, and digitization of various office forms
Environmental Considerations in Printed Materials
We take environmental impact of the booklets and other materials provided to customers into consideration and use methods such as the use of vegetable oil ink and Green Printing certification.
Annual Report
Convocation Notice of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
Supporting Environmental Conservation Activities
[Support for forest conservation]
We make donations to support forestation activities conducted by citizens' groups and other organizations to revitalize forests and lead to efforts to increase greenery.
[Support for biodiversity conservation]
The Company has been making financial contributions to activities to help protect wild birds in the form of initiatives to protect species and restore natural capital.
Location Based Initiatives
We conduct volunteer activities for environmental conservation at Japan Post Insurance bases throughout Japan.
Tokushima Branch
Yamaguchi Branch
Aomori Branch
Yamagata Branch
Procurement Activities
In accordance with the Japan Post Group CSR Procurement Guidelines, we conduct our procurement activities in consideration of global and regional environmental conservation and the effective use of resources.
Investment Activities
We invest with an emphasis on contribution to environmental conservation as a priority topic for Sustainable investment.
We aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, and we are working towards a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from FY2020 levels by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2030, as an interim target.
Japan Post Group Initiatives
JP Children's Tree-Planting Campaign
Since 2008, the Japan Post Group has endorsed the NPO "Children's Tree-Planting Promotion Network." Under the name of "JP Children's Tree-Planting Campaign," we have supported forestation experience activities for children in nursery schools, kindergartens, and schools nationwide.
Since 2012, we have conducted "Tohoku Regeneration Green Wave" to express our hope for the recovery of greenery in Tohoku, which was devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
