Shingo Konomoto
Chairman, Member of the Board, Representative Director
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.

Basic policy

NRI Group, we recognize that efforts to address global environmental issues, including climate change and environmental pollution, are common issues worldwide. As a company that provides consulting and IT solution services, we make full use of our creativity and technological capabilities in order to realize a sustainable future in cooperation with all stakeholders. Additionally, as the NRI Group conducts business activities, all executives and employees of the Group will endeavor to reduce NRI's environmental impact.

Guiding principles

1. Making recommendations for building a sustainable society and developing and providing progressive and innovative services

We make recommendations for building a sustainable society, such as reducing the negative impacts of climate change and conserving and recovering natural capital, and strive to develop and provide progressive and innovative services.

2. Activities for achieving quantitative goals

To reduce the impact of climate change, we aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 + 2) of the entire group by FY2030 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 + 2 + 3) by FY2050. Throughout the entire life cycle of our business activities, we will strive to improve energy efficiency and promote the use of renewable energy.

3. Building and operating environmental management systems

We will build and operate environmental management systems, regularly monitor, and evaluate the achievement status of our targets, and strive for continuous improvement, including reduction of energy consumption and waste. After considering environmental risks and opportunities, we set targets for improvement and review them annually.

4. Dialogue and information disclosure for creating a sustainable society

We will work to resolve global environmental issues and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society by grasping social demands and conducting regular dialogue with stakeholders. We will also strive to actively and regularly disclose information related to the environmental issues, incorporate feedback on them, and use them for improvement.

5. Promotion of environmental education and community engagement activities

In order to raise awareness and understanding of global environmental issues, we will promote education and enlightenment activities for executives and employees of the Group and business partners. We support the environmental protection activities and community engagement activities undertaken by each and every employee of the Group.

6. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations

We will comply with environment-related laws and regulations in Japan and each country around the world, local ordinances and consensus, and agreements with stakeholders, and take appropriate actions.

Scope of this policy

This policy applies to the NRI Group. Items regarding the environment are included in the NRI Group Business Partner Code of Conduct, and we request our business partners to comply with it. We promote joint action for the environment based on this policy.
In addition to products, services, and facilities, this policy also applies to distribution/logistics, waste/water management, and due diligence for M&A.

(Established) May 16, 2006
(Revised) February 18, 2020
(Revised) February 10, 2021
(Revised) February 25, 2022
(Revised) February 22, 2023
(Revised) July 1, 2023

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