Standards for Social Contributions and Environmental Issues
Basic Approach
Our basic stance on social contribution is to be a good corporate citizen in partnership with local communities. To achieve this, there must be close communication with the public and activities must be in line with social norms and expectations. Mizuho established the Standards for Social Contributions and Environmental Issues, and is moving ahead with continuous social contribution activities based on the changing times, as well as with environmental initiatives.
Social contribution activities are separated into seven classifications, and are evaluated and implemented after being comprehensively considered from various angles.
Environmental issues are being actively pursued, and are denoted by sustainable economic and social development.
Operating Standards for Social Contributions and Environmental Issues
Program Areas
- Youth Development
- Social Welfare
- Support for the Arts, Culture and Academics
- International Exchange
- Environmental Preservation
- Financial Literacy
- Humanitarian Activities
Program Assessment Standards
- Community contribution
Does the initiative contribute to the development of the local community? - Local acceptance
Does the initiative benefit society and is it broadly accepted by the public? - Originality
Does the initiative address a social issue in an original or progressive way?
Program Format
- Independently planned programs
- Support for the group's philanthropic foundations
- Donations
- Support for volunteer activities engaged in by officers and employees
Initiatives for Environmental Issues
- Provide financial services in line with environmental policies to prevent global warming
- Comply with environmental laws and ordinances as a Group.
- Reduce the use of resources and energy in our business activities
- Support environmental protection organizations and our customers' programs for dealing with environmental issues
- Support the activities of officers and employees for environmental issues
Results of Social Contribution and Environmental Issue Initiatives
Results of Social Contribution Initiatives
Please refer to "Social Contributions" for details on initiative results
Corporate Citizenship Outlays (FY2011)
- *Outlays for initiatives that fall under two categories are split half and half between the two categories.
Results of Environmental Issue Initiatives
Please refer to "Environment" for details on initiative results.
