Update on Material Issues Relating to Sustainability
SoftBank Group Corp. (“SBG”) has reviewed and updated its material issues relating to sustainability (“Material Issues”) in consideration of changes in the social and business environments surrounding the Group. Additionally, SBG has set goals and action plans for three Material Issues that should be addressed with priority, Responsible AI, Climate change, and Human capital.
Material issues relating to sustainability (“Material Issues”)
https://group.softbank/en/sustainability/mission/materiality
Updated Material Issues are shown below.
| Material Issues | Concept |
|---|---|
| Responsible AI | Stand at the forefront of the Information Revolution, and create new value through the utilization of responsible AI to build a more connected, empowered and joyful world. |
| Climate change | Challenge issues of global climate change through business activities of a diverse group of companies. |
| Human capital | Strive for sustainable growth by creating an internal environment in which employees, who are the source of value creation, can challenge themselves and play an active role. |
| Privacy protection & Information security | As a leader of the Information Revolution, sincerely deal with protection of information assets, and lead to realization of a safe and secure digital society. |
| Portfolio companies’ sustainability | As a strategic investment holding company, contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through investment, together with portfolio companies. |
| Corporate governance | Under the fundamental concept of “free, fair, and innovative”, strengthen governance structure ensuring transparency and effectiveness. |
| Digital inclusion | Promote the Information Revolution, strive to eliminate the digital divide to realize a world in which everyone can benefit from technology. |
| Human rights | Respect human rights for everyone in all aspects of our business activities, including those who belong to our supply chains. |
| Conservation of natural capital | As a global citizen, take serious efforts to conserve the global environment. |
| Supply chain sustainability | Pursue to build sustainable supply chains by cooperating with stakeholders in all business activities. |
The SoftBank Group will fulfill our responsibility as leader in the Information Revolution to realize a sustainable society under the Sustainability Vision “Help shape the next 300 years for our future generations and the planet”.
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