Global warming, poverty, declining birthrates and aging populations are among the issues that are faced by and that pose threats to the sustainable development of modern society. All Daiwa Securities Group employees share an avowed dual mission- to contribute to improved social sustainability and to achieve sustainable corporate growth. As a financial institution, we are already making contributions through our core businesses, specifically through financial products and services in the securities markets. For example, we develop and market environment- and society-friendly financial products, such as vaccine bonds and the World CO2L Bond. We are also making contributions to the sound, reliable functioning of securities markets through ongoing, practical activities. Our operations are built on an indispensable foundation: our human resources. With the express aim of helping employees to consistently maintain their true professionalism, Daiwa Securities Group is taking a progressive approach to promoting their work-life balance.