Advancing SDG Initiatives
First written in FY2019. 2 of 6 entries say "Reframed", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
The Shimizu Bank moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The 29th Medium-Term Management Plan, which began in April 2026, also identifies sustainability initiatives as a key strategy, and we will pursue the relevant measures.」
Following the establishment of the Sustainability Division in 2024, sustainability management was explicitly identified as a key strategy under the 29th Medium-Term Management Plan. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2024, we established a Sustainability Division within the expanded Management Conference, chaired by the President. The expanded Management Conference (Sustainability Division) is held in principle at least once every 6 months, with a system established for submitting and reporting key sustainability initiatives and disclosure matters.」
With respect to promoting the SDGs and sustainability management, a Sustainability Division was established within the expanded Management Conference, chaired by the President, and a system for submitting and reporting matters at least once every 6 months in principle was put in place. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「We have adopted three basic policies and will implement them: “advancing solution-based sales,” “strengthening human capital,” and “practising sustainability management.”」
The previous SDGs initiatives were restructured under the 28th Medium-Term Management Plan as policy measures encompassing the sustainable development of the environment, society and economy, as part of the practice of sustainability management. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「Based on this understanding, and in order to achieve sustainable growth together with the local communities, we are pursuing sustainability management in accordance with the basic policies set out in the 27th Medium-Term Management Plan. In response to the changing times, we maintain the “ability to drive change” together with our “unchanging commitment” to stand by our customers, understand them, and think and act in ways that bring them satisfaction and provide value.」
The explanation of the previous SDGs initiatives was restructured as the practice of “sustainability management,” including participation in sustainable growth and regional revitalisation. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Bank will further advance its SDG initiatives toward the realisation of a sustainable society, strengthen governance further to enhance corporate value, and continue working together as officers and employees to meet the trust and expectations of customers.」
The policy of further advancing SDG initiatives was reiterated in the explanation of the 27th Medium-Term Management Plan and the issues to be addressed. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「The Bank will continue working together as officers and employees to further advance its existing SDG initiatives toward the realisation of a sustainable society and to meet the trust and expectations of shareholders and local communities.」
The policy of further advancing existing SDG initiatives toward the realisation of a sustainable society was included in a thread for the first time.