Strengthening Initiatives for Regional Revitalization and the SDGs
First written in FY2023-Q3. 2 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-06-01. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 2 of 14 companies on the "Worse" side.
23 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In February 2026, we entered into a wide-area cooperation agreement on support for the automotive industry with 7 regional banks, including 株式会社広島銀行. Through joint measures that contribute to maintaining and strengthening supply chain management by leveraging the knowledge and networks held by each bank, we will promote initiatives that support the medium- to long-term growth of local companies beyond individual regions and contribute to the revitalization of regional economies.」
In addition to cooperation with local governments and companies, the scope and means of regional revitalization have expanded to include wide-area cooperation by 7 banks, intermediation of corporate hometown tax donations, and visualization of regional issues. - 2026-06-01AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「We proposed the Okayama Future Co-Creation Project to the Okayama SDGs Study Group and are considering measures aimed at making Okayama a place that people choose to live and work, against the backdrop of regional issues such as the outflow of young people and women to other prefectures.」
With respect to regional revitalization and the SDGs, the company has given concrete form to a cross-regional project involving local governments, universities, the business community, media organizations, and others, as well as activities to visualize regional issues and retain talent in the region. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「Under "1. Deepening Regional Revitalization and the SDGs," we will respond more closely to the issues and needs of local communities and customers through expansion of business domains and maximization of group synergies. By combining the group's various solutions, we will strengthen initiatives that address the region as a whole in cooperation with local governments and local companies.」
Regional revitalization and the SDGs have expanded from simply strengthening initiatives to "deepening" them by combining cross-group solutions and addressing the region as a whole. - FY2023-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Under "I. Strengthening Initiatives for Regional Revitalization and the SDGs," we will strengthen initiatives such as supporting distinctive local industries, supporting startups and ventures, and utilizing tourism resources while deepening cooperation with local governments.」
Cooperation with local governments, industry and startup support, and use of tourism resources are identified as specific measures for regional revitalization.