Positioning Decarbonization Support as a Growth Strategy

「With regard to decarbonization, group company ちゅうぎんエナジー introduced additional renewable energy at 9 sites, including the head office of The Chugoku Bank, by using an off-site PPA service with The Chugoku Bank.」

「Using The Chugoku Bank's off-site PPA service, we introduced additional renewable energy capacity at 9 facilities, including The Chugoku Bank's head office.」

「To expand our business and promote regional decarbonization by securing long-term power sources from FIT solar power plants in our local area, we acquired shares in 8 local solar power companies. From the standpoint of improving operational efficiency, we also conducted an absorption-type merger in which 旭メガソーラー建部田地子株式会社, one of the 8 acquired companies, was the surviving company and the other 7 companies were absorbed companies.」

「We view the response to climate change as a business opportunity. By understanding the issues and needs of business partners and local customers from a medium- to long-term perspective and supporting their responses to climate change and transition to a decarbonized society, we are working to create and expand business opportunities, including through the provision of solutions such as lending and investment.」

「We have positioned efforts toward decarbonization as an important growth strategy. By actively collaborating with external institutions and businesses and taking the lead in supporting decarbonization by local communities and customers, we will contribute to the sustainable development of the region.」