The Daiwa Securities Group Net Zero Carbon Declaration
Towards the early achievement of a carbon-neutral society, the Group has formulated the "Daiwa Securities Group Net Zero Carbon Declaration" that commits to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions within our own operations* by 2030 (Scope 1 and Scope 2), and net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our investment and loan portfolios, etc. by 2050 (Scope 3).
* The company's emissions will be calculated on a consolidated basis
The Daiwa Securities Group Net Zero Carbon Declaration
(1) Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions within our own operations* by 2030 (Scope 1 and Scope 2)
(2) Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions within our investment and loan portfolios, etc. by 2050 (Scope 3)
(3) Support the smooth transition to a carbon-neutral society through our business activities
The Daiwa Securities Group's main priority areas
Sustainable finance for the delivery of a carbon-neutral society
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Promote green finance / transition finance
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Expand business investment in the renewable energy sector
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Strengthen engagement with investee firms
Support for new technologies and promote business solutions that contribute to the delivery of a carbon-neutral society
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Promote innovation (hydrogen, CCUS, etc.) and provide support for new technologies
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Expand our advisory business within the renewable energy sector
Provide investment opportunities that contribute to the delivery of a carbon-neutral society
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Expand our lineup of related products and services
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Expand investment trusts with an environmental theme
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Arrange SDGs bonds including green bonds
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Promote SDGs-IPO in the environmental sector
Reduce the environmental footprint of the company
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Shift to 100% renewable energy
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Continue efficient use of energy
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Consider carbon offsetting
Set targets to align with the Paris Agreement goals and expand transparent information disclosure
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Analyze greenhouse gas emissions management methods for investment and loan portfolios
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Set intermediate targets for Scope 3 to align with the Paris Agreement goals by utilizing SBT, etc. (in FY2023)
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Ensure appropriate disclosures related to our climate change response (TCFD, etc.)
Strengthen our management system to achieve net zero carbon
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Revise and embed the Daiwa Securities Group "Environmental and Social Policy Framework"
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Embed sustainability elements into Corporate Executive Officers’ compensation
Roadmap for achieving Net Zero Carbon
2021/4
2024/3
final year for “Vision 2030”
(Realize the SDGs)
2030
2040
Realize Japanese goverment
Carbon Neutrality
2050
Achieve by 2030
Set intermediate targets (in FY2023)
Achieve
by 2050
Daiwa Securities Group’s Management Vision “Vision 2030”
Medium-term Management Plan “Passion for the Best” 2023
The Daiwa Securities Group Net Zero Carbon Declaration
Progress on
net zero within our
own operations
Shift to 100% renewable energy
Continue efficient use of energy
Consider carbon offsetting
Progress on net zero related to
business activities
Initiatives
within our
investment
and loan
portfolios
Initiatives except
investment and
loan portfolios
Initiatives
through
business
activities
Analyze emissions
management methods
for investment
and loan portfolios
Start monitoring
investment and
loan portfolios
Strengthen engagement with investees
Promote reduction of emissions related to business travel, commuting, etc.
Promote green finance / transition finance
Expand business investment in the renewable energy sector
Promote innovation (hydrogen, CCUS, etc.) and provide support for new technologies
Provide investment opportunities that contribute to the delivery of a carbon-neutral society
Appropriate disclosures related to climate change response (TCFD, etc.)
Participate in international initiatives (SBT, etc.)
Strengthen our management system to achieve net zero carbon
Revise and embed the Daiwa Securities Group’s "Environmental and Social Policy Framework"