JAPAN POST BANK Environmental Policy

Ⅰ Basic Philosophy

As "the most accessible and trustworthy bank in Japan," JAPAN POST BANK will engage in environmentally friendly activities, and work to resolve environmental issues, to protect nature and the environment of regional communities, and preserve the irreplaceable global environment for the next generation.

Ⅱ Basic Policies

1. We will comply with laws, regulations and ordinances concerning the environment, as well as sign various agreements, and make further efforts to reduce the burden on the global environment and prevent environmental pollution.
2. We will set and systematically implement environmental objectives and environmental goals, and construct a framework to regularly review them, aiming for continuous improvement of our environmental management system.
3. We will work actively to save resources and energy, recycle resources, use environmentally friendly goods, and manage industrial waste, as well as decrease the impact on the global environment of our business while taking into consideration the influence of our business on environment.
   We will also contribute to the realization of a recycling society and preserve the global environment by promoting environmental awareness in society and effectively addressing the issue of climate change in our business activities.
4. We will strive to improve awareness of environmental problems by actively disclosing information concerning the environment both inside and outside the Bank, as well as promote environmental education and awareness raising activities.
5. We will continue to improve environmental activities through effective communication with local communities.
6. We will broadly announce the policy to the public.