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1. Building Society and Industry
through DX- Redefining Industry with DX -

Create new industries and provide solutions for transforming various businesses in society
by utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as 5G and AI.

Sustainable development goals

1 NO POVERTY 2 ZERO HUNGER 3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING 8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 9 INDUSTRY,INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES 17 PERTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

(1)

Expand and enhance the efficiency of the industrial
base through cutting-edge technologies

Expand and enhance the efficiency of the industrial base through cutting-edge technologies Expand and enhance the efficiency of the industrial base through cutting-edge technologies

We leverage cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, big data and AI to contribute to business development and efficiency.

Main businesses

  • Leverage 5G, big data, AI, IoT and other technologies to contribute to the vitality of customer businesses
  • Streamline industry through AI, RPA*1, big data and IoT
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
Target vision Development of DX solutions for social and industrial progress
1 KPI Revenue from solutions business and others: 10% CAGR*2
Result Positive 15.0% -

[Notes]

  • *1

    Robotic Process Automation

  • *2

    CAGR: Compound annual growth rate, calculated by the group

(2)Create new industries through DX

Create new industries through DX Create new industries through DX

We engage in the creation of new businesses and industries, and contribute to economic growth, through collaboration with companies in a range in industries.

Main businesses

  • Create start-ups and new businesses in various industries using DX (main fields: logistics, infrastructure, distribution, real estate/construction, healthcare, insurance/finance)
  • Promote co-creation through DX (ONE SHIP, etc.)
  • Realize smart cities
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
Target vision Project execution through co-creation with customers
1 KPI 24 projects in progress -
Result Launched 25 projects -
2 KPI Create at least one example of social implementation in each of the seven business areas*1 Create at least one example of social implementation in each of the high priority business areas*2Update
Result Create at least one example of social implementation in each area -

[Notes]

  • *1

    Seven business areas: retail / distribution, logistics, insurance / finance, social infrastructure, healthcare, super cities / smart cities, and other industries

  • *2

    Priority business areas: retail / distribution, logistics, insurance / finance, social infrastructure, healthcare, super cities / smart cities, and other industries

(3)Revitalize local communities (regional revitalization)

Revitalize local communities (regional revitalization) Revitalize local communities (regional revitalization)

We strive to revitalize regions facing social issues, and aim to contribute to community development for continued livability.

Main businesses

  • Solve social issues by providing DX solutions to local communities and governments (cooperative agreements, pilot tests, dispatch of digital talent, etc.)
Representative KPI FY2022 FY2023
Target vision Expanding partnership agreements and personnel exchanges with local governments
1 KPI Initiatives to address the material issues in partnership with local governments: More than 75 Initiatives to address the material issues in partnership with local governments: More than 25*1Update
Result Cumulative total of 121 initiatives -

[Notes]

  • *1

    Number of cases in which various solutions were started to be provided throughout the Group

  • *

    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.

Six material Issues