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4. Contributing to the Global Environment
with the Power of Technology

The Company contributes to the global environment
by utilizing technology to achieve carbon neutrality, promote resource circulation,
and conserve biodiversity.

SoftBank's Net Zero
SoftBank's Net Zero

(1)Contribute to a decarbonized society
through technology

Contribute to a decarbonized society through technology Contribute to a decarbonized society through technology

Main businesses

  • Promote the use of carbon neutral electricity* in business activities
  • Secure renewable energy through long-term Power Purchase Agreements
  • Construct distributed AI data centers
  • Improve power efficiency through "All optical network" and AI-RAN implementation
  • Utilize AI, IoT, and other technologies to save energy (smart buildings, etc.)
  • Transition company vehicles to HVs and EVs
  • Create and expand energy related businesses

For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here.

[Note]

  • *

    Electricity with a zero emission factor

(2)Promote a recycling-based society

Promote a recycling-based society Promote a recycling-based society

Main businesses

  • Promote recycling and reuse (mobile phones, base station equipment, etc.)
  • Reduce waste in business activities
  • Support the construction of new independent water reuse systems (WOTA, WOSH)

For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here.

(3)Promote coexistence
with the global environment
through biodiversity conservation

Promote coexistence with the global environment through biodiversity conservation Promote coexistence with the global environment through biodiversity conservation

Main businesses

  • Promote forest conservation in response to facility development in protected areas
  • Natural capital conservation initiatives (including NatureBank, the Japan Forest Regeneration Support Project and the Future and Coral Project)

For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here.

[Notes]

  • *

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

  • *

    “Main businesses” include initiatives by SoftBank Corp. and group companies.

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

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