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4. Contributing to the Global Environment
with the Power of Technology- Realizing a Carbon-neutral, Recycling-oriented Society -

Contribute to mitigating climate change, promoting a circular economy and
the adoption of renewable energy by utilizing cutting-edge technologies to pass
on a sustainable global environment to the next generation.

SoftBank's Net Zero
SoftBank's Net Zero

Sustainable development goals

3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING 6 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION 7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEA ENERGY 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION 13 CLIMATE ACTION 14 LIFE BELOW WATER 15 LIFE ON LAND 17 PERTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

SDGs value creation

(1)Contribution to climate change policy/measures through
technology and business

Contribution to climate change policy/measures through technology and business Contribution to climate change policy/measures through technology and business

As countermeasures to mitigate climate change, we promote the use of renewable energy and energy conservation through ICT to reduce CO2 emissions.

Main businesses

  • Switch electricity used in business activities, including by base stations, to electricity from renewable energy*1
  • Utilize AI, IoT and other technologies to improve power use efficiency (develop next-generation batteries, etc.)
  • Utilize IoT to improve power use efficiency and promote environmental awareness
  • Implement initiatives aimed at net-zero emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) group-wide
Representative KPI FY2023 FY2024
Target vision Encouragement of renewable energy and ICT-driven energy efficiency
1 KPI
  • Net-zero emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3 *2) (FY2050)
  • Carbon neutrality (Scope 1, 2) (FY2030)*3
    (Ratio of renewable energy to electricity used by the company*4: 100% by FY2030)
    (Purchasing non-fossil certificates and demonstrating additionality in renewable energy)
Results
  • Promotion of transitioning to renewable energy
  • Consideration of energy-saving measures utilizing technology/consideration of introduction of renewable energy with additionality*5
  • Establishment of internal system for promoting Scope 3 reduction
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2 KPI Ratio of renewable energy to electricity used by the company*4: 50% or more(FY2030)*6
Result Developing renewable energy power plants as a power generation operator -
3 KPI Ratio of renewable energy for base stations: 80% or more Ratio of renewable energy for base stations: 90% or moreUpdate
Result Being calculated
(To be updated in mid-june)		 -
4 KPI Contribution to CO2 reduction across society:
Spread and expand household energy-saving services through electricity management apps, etc.		 Contribution to CO2 reduction across society:
  • Spread and expand household energy-saving services through electricity management apps, etc.
  • Creation and expansion of climate change-related businessesNew
Result Households using the service: Approximately 1.2million -

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[Notes]

  • *1

    Including the use of non-fossil certificates designated as renewable energy

  • *2

    Scope 1: Direct greenhouse gas emissions by the company itself
    Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by other companies
    Scope 3: Other indirect emissions not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2, such as emissions from the company's supply chain activities

  • *3

    Based on SoftBank Corp.'s total emissions in Scope 1 (direct greenhouse gas emissions by the company itself) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by other companies).

  • *4

    Total of the company and Wireless City Planning, Inc.

  • *5

    Considering ways to contribute to the expansion of new renewable energy sources, in addition to the use of conventional renewable energy sources.

  • *6

    New procurement from renewable energy generation (wind, solar, etc.)

(2)Promote a recycling-based society (circular economy)

Promote a recycling-based society (circular economy) Promote a recycling-based society (circular economy)

Promote the controlled use of resources, in addition to recycling and reuse.

Main businesses

  • Promote paperless operations through the spread and use of IoT
  • Promote recycling (mobile phone recycling, etc.)
  • Reduce water resource use and waste in business activities
Representative KPI FY2023 FY2024
Target vision Promotion of resource conservation, reuse/recycling through the use of technology
1 KPI Mobile phones collected for reuse or recycling: 12 million (FY2020-2025)
Result 9.86 million -
2 KPI Percentage of decommissioned base stations going to landfill: 1% or less (annually) Recycling rate of decommissioned base stations: 99% or higher (annually)Update
Result Being calculated
(To be updated in mid-may)		 -
3 KPI - Industrial waste recycling rate: Increase by 1% annuallyNew
Result - -

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(3)Contributing to biodiversity conservation

Contributing to biodiversity conservation Contributing to biodiversity conservation

Aim to minimize the impact on ecosystems in our business activities

Main businesses

  • “The Future and Coral Project” efforts
  • “The Future and Firefly Project” efforts
  • “The Future and Kudzu Reuse Project” efforts
Representative KPI FY2023 FY2024
Target vision Promotion of efforts to reduce the impact on biodiversity in business activities and conserve biodiversity and natural capital
1 KPI
  • Promotion of initiatives related to conserving biodiversity/natural capital
  • Reducing the impact of land development on biodiversity
 Achieving Nature Positive by 2030:
  • Promotion of forest conservation by more than doubling the area of land development in Key Biodiversity Area
  • Promotion of initiatives such as tree planting to contribute to water source replenishment equivalent to 1% of water usage for newly developed data centersNew
Results
  • Number of coral seedlings planted by “The Future and Coral Project”: 60
  • Contribution to forest conservation equivalent to the development area of natural conservation areas in FY 2022 (500㎡ or more)
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2 KPI - Promotion of initiatives related to conserving biodiversity/natural capital
Result - -

(4)Realize a prosperous society through the spread of
renewable energy

Realize a prosperous society through the spread of renewable energy Realize a prosperous society through the spread of renewable energy

We will promote the spread of renewable energy businesses and services to realize an environmentally-friendly society

Main business

  • Promote the use of clean energy, mainly through SoftBank Denki
Representative KPI FY2023 FY2024
Target vision Expansion of renewable energy services
1 KPI Renewable energy power provision: Expand provision of renewable energy power plans Promotion of renewable energy power provision through offerings such as renewable energy power plansUpdate
Result CO2 emissions reduced by providing “Shizen-Denki”*1: 39,000 tons-CO2 -

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[Notes]

  • *1

    Service that provides 100% renewable energy source through the use of non-fossil certificates

  • *

    Unless otherwise specified, the KPI metrics and targets, as well as results, are for SoftBank Corp. on a non-consolidated basis.

  • *

    “Main businesses” include initiatives by SoftBank Corp. and companies in the SoftBank Corp. Group.

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