Climate Change Data

Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:21,286 tCO2e/year (FY2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:Approx. 895 (10,000 tCO2e) (FY2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Provision of insurance products and services
  • Health promotion and well-being
  • Diversity and human rights
  • Environmental conservation
  • Corporate governance and human capital management

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 33.9% compared to FY2020/3 (FY2023/3 results).
  • Transitioned electricity used in large facilities to renewable energy.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Kampo GD System for comprehensive employee evaluation.
  • Achieved 100% rate of childcare leave for both male and female employees.
  • Selected for “Next Nadeshiko: Companies Supporting Dual-career and Co-parenting.”
  • Launched the Sukoyakanpo health support app.
  • Supported wheelchair tennis and boccia.

Governance Achievements

  • Revised Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2021-FY2025).
  • Established three committees: Nomination, Audit, and Compensation.
  • Improved Board of Directors effectiveness.
  • Revised Compensation Policies for Directors and Executive Officers.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Ratio of female managers at the head office: 30% by FY2031/3.
  • Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2): 46% reduction (compared to FY2020/3) by FY2031/3.
  • Adjusted profit: ¥97.0 billion by FY2025.
  • Adjusted ROE: Approx. 6% by FY2025.
  • EV growth (RoEV): Target growth of 6% to 8% by FY2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Number of policies in force (individual insurance): More than 18.5 million policies by FY2025.
  • Customer satisfaction: 90% or more by FY2025.
  • NPS®: One of the highest in the industry by FY2025.
  • “Radio-Taiso” performance rate: 25% by FY2025.
  • Impact “K” Project Certified Funds: 15 funds worth ¥50 billion in cumulative total by FY2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Decline in the number of policies in force.
  • Need to strengthen sales force.
  • Maintaining and expanding customer base.
  • Climate change risks (physical and transition).
  • Biodiversity risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Reformed sales system (April 2022).
  • Introduced Kampo GD System.
  • Launched new products (lump-sum payment whole life insurance).
  • Resumed proposals to elderly customers.
  • Active recruitment and development of sales personnel.
  • Enhanced after-sales follow-up services.
  • Promoting DX to improve CX.
  • Strategic partnerships and alliances (KKR, Global Atlantic, Mitsui & Co., Daiwa Securities Group).
  • Implementing stewardship activities.
  • Promoting sustainable investments (Impact “K” Project).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Japan Post Group CSR Procurement Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Rise in insurance claim payments due to natural disasters.
  • Rise in claim payments due to changes in mortality and morbidity rates.
Transition Risks
  • Impaired value of portfolio assets due to changes in regulations and consumer preferences.
Opportunities
  • Expanding green finance market and investment opportunities.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework (IIRC), TCFD, TNFD

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Lump-sum payment whole life insurance

Awards & Recognition

  • Next Nadeshiko: Companies Supporting Dual-career and Co-parenting
  • PRIDE INDEX gold certification