Sustainability Management

Message from the Head of Sustainability
Daiwa Securities Group's Management Vision "Vision 2030"
Materiality
Sustainability Promotion Structure

Message from the Head of Sustainability

Keiko Tashiro Director, Deputy President, Head of Sustainability, Head of Financial Education Head of Sustainability, Head of Securities Asset Management, Head of Think Tank, Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

Enhancing Corporate Value

The impact of the pandemic and the emergence of geopolitical risks have accelerated the imperative for companies to embrace sustainability-oriented business operations where they are not only expected to pursue economic returns, but also to minimize the negative impacts and maximize the positive impacts of their operations on the environment and society. As an integrated securities group, it is our pivotal mission to support fundraising symbolized by transition finance, which has gained significant attention as a financing mechanism for the transition to a carbon-neutral society.

The promotion of sustainable finance is the key for companies to ensure that contributing to sustainability through business is not just as a temporary movement, but a medium- to long-term strategy to increase their own resilience. Recognizing this, Daiwa Securities Group will enhance its system to promote sustainable finance in line with our “Vision 2030”. We will engage with both investors and issuers to help them understand its significance, and support the enhancement of corporate value that brings positive outcomes.

Companies are expected to assume the role of facilitators in addressing social issues. To meet this expectation, all employees will make a collaborative effort to establish a new cycle of funds that contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Daiwa Securities Group's Management Vision "Vision 2030"

"Creating a prosperous future through financial and capital markets" is the concept underlying our Group management vision.
In the era of 100-year lifespans, as professionals in the financial and capital markets we will provide high-quality solutions while promoting innovation both inside and outside the Company, and contributing to carbon-free initiatives in order to achieve a prosperous future for society.

Materiality

Materiality in Vision 2030

In "Vision 2030," Daiwa Securities Group identified priority areas and priority issues it should focus on as "Materiality."

100 years of life

In preparation for achieving a society where anybody can live comfortably in the area of 100-year lifespans, we will help to maximize the value of assets to meet the diversifying needs of customers.

Innovation

In addition to aiming to generate innovation for a prosperous society through cooperation with our partners both in Japan and overseas, we will expand the number of new business opportunities and take on the challenge of self-transformation.

Green & Social

In order to achieve a sustainable and carbon-free society, we will focus on providing financial products and services that help resolve social issues.

Diversity & Inclusion

In order to strengthen our competitiveness, we aim to become an organization in which employees can express their individuality and demonstrate their expertise, and achieve personal growth and job satisfaction.

Foundation of sustainable management

In order to achieve these themes of 100 years of life, Innovation, Green & Social, and Diversity & Inclusion, we will make the base that supports sustainable corporate management even more robust.

Sustainability KPIs

The Medium-term Management Plan "Passion for the Best" 2023 maps out strategies for the first three years of Vision 2030 and incorporates KPIs for managing progress as it seeks to achieve its vision.

Sustainability Promotion Structure

Sustainability-related operations and the Group policies are regularly discussed at the Sustainability Promotion Committee chaired by the President and CEO, and are disseminated throughout the Group through the Sustainability Promotion Dept.

The details of discussions are reported to the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Committee as necessary, and important matters defined as core management matters in the Regulations of the Board of Directors are decided by the Board.

In addition, as a system to promote sustainability across the Group, we appoint Sustainability Managers at each division and major Group company, and promote sustainability-related businesses and manage the progress of sustainability KPIs through Working Groups. The details of discussions in these Working Groups are reported to the Sustainability Promotion Committee as appropriate.

Board of Directors

Executive Management Committee

Sustainability Promotion Committee

Chair: President and CEO
Head of Sustainability
Outside members etc.

Sustainability Managers

Sustainable Business WG
(Headquarters, Group companies
and major overseas offices)

ESG Response WG
(Head offices)

Sustainability Advisory Group

Sustainability Disclosure WG

Scope3 Emissions Monitoring Team

Secretariat : Sustainability Promotion Dept.

Head of Sustainability	Promotes sustainability-related businesses across the Group and oversees initiatives that enhance the foundation of sustainable management
Sustainability Managers	Promote sustainability-related businesses and manage the progress of KPI at each division and Group company
Sustainable Business WG	Monitor KPIs, grasp the progress of sustainability-related businesses, identify issues, and implement measures under sustainability managers
ESG Response WG	Enhance ESG response in reference to external ESG evaluations(investors and evaluation organizations)

Sustainability Advisory Group	Internal experts with expertise in sustainability make recommendations on issues and future action
Sustainability Disclosure WG	Cross-departmental organizations that aim to expand sustainability-related disclosures from the perspective of integrated reporting
Scope3 Emissions Monitoring Team	Monitors emissions relating to the investment and loan portfolios, and sets targets

Members of the Sustainability Promotion Committee

Chairman

Internal Members

Outside Members