Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economy
• Society
• Environment

Environmental Achievements

• Minimized energy consumption by limiting lighting and air conditioner usage, selecting energy-efficient products, and promoting public transportation.
• Achieved a high waste recycling rate at the head office, with plans to expand efforts to reduce and reuse waste.
• Introduced a shuttle bus service powered by an electric motor.

Social Achievements

• Provided grants totaling approximately ¥400 million to educational programs.
• Offered lectures on securities at over 110 universities, reaching more than 20,000 students.
• Supported various cultural and art activities through the Nomura Cultural Foundation.
• Implemented programs to improve employee mental health, including consultations and a counseling hotline.
• Offered more generous maternity, childcare, and family care leave than legally required.

Governance Achievements

• Adopted the Committee System in 2003 to improve management transparency and strengthen corporate governance.
• Established an Audit Committee, including outside directors, to oversee business execution.
• Established a Compliance Hotline to report questionable acts.
• Developed a uniform compliance structure across Group companies.
• Revised information and disaster management measures.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Need to further reduce energy consumption and waste generation.
• Need to address environmental conservation more comprehensively, including reducing CO2 emissions.
• Need for proactive policies to address social aspects of CSR beyond legal compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

• Designing a Group-wide environmental management system.
• Implementing a system to raise awareness among executives and employees of environmental conservation.
• Using the website and other forums to inform the public of measures being adopted.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, GRI Sustainability Guideline (2002 Edition)

Awards & Recognition

• Mecenat Award for Outstanding Cultivation of the Arts

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Environmental Conservation
• Financial Literacy
• Community Engagement
• Employee Well-being
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced power consumption at the head office by 14.7% (approximately 7.66 million kWh) in the 3-year period through fiscal 2004. Total carbon dioxide emissions dropped by 18%
• 61% of leased vehicles in Japan were low-emission models
• Implemented “green” purchasing policies
• Improved office facilities to reduce water usage

Social Achievements

• Established a Women's Financial Planning Section
• Launched financial literacy programs for various age groups, reaching over 40,000 participants
• Supported community initiatives through donations and sponsorships
• Revised personnel system to create a more motivating and worker-friendly environment

Governance Achievements

• Transitioned to a committee system of corporate governance
• Established a new CSR Section
• Strengthened internal controls and compliance systems
• Implemented a Group-wide crisis management platform

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer needs
• Intensifying competition with other financial institutions
• Need to improve environmental conservation efforts
• Need to enhance financial literacy in the community
• Need to address the growing gap in income between countries and individuals

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed new products and services to meet diverse client needs
• Implemented a new personnel system
• Established a working group to examine environmental policies
• Launched various financial literacy programs
• Established the SRI Research Group to study socially responsible investment

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Consideration of the environmental track record of prospective suppliers when making purchasing decisions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative's Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (2002)

Awards & Recognition

• Mecenat Award for Outstanding Promotion of the Arts (1999)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Global Warming
• Financial and Economic Literacy
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance
• Community Involvement
• Culture and Arts
• Workplace Environment
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Purchased 5.9 million kWh of certified green power annually, becoming the largest consumer of certified green power in Japan.
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 6.5% (268 tons) compared to the previous year's target.
• Achieved a 98.3% paper recycling rate at Nihonbashi headquarters.
• Reduced water usage through improved facilities and water-efficient systems.
• Reduced CO2 emissions in London by 15.3% compared to 2001.

Social Achievements

• Developed and distributed educational materials on finance and economics to schools and libraries.
• Offered financial literacy seminars at over 120 universities in Japan and overseas.
• Launched the Baby Boomer Project to provide asset management solutions for the retiring generation.
• Implemented a re-employment system for employees reaching retirement age.
• Improved accessibility features on the Nomura Group website.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented aggressive reforms to ensure management transparency.
• Transitioned to a committee-based system of corporate governance.
• Established a Group Information Security Committee.
• Enacted a Code of Ethics applicable to all directors, officers, and employees globally.
• Established a Crisis Management Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Difficulty in making significant cuts in CO2 emissions due to the nature of the business.
• Negative public image of the investment and securities business.
• Need to improve financial literacy among the general public.
• Managing indirect economic, environmental, and social impacts resulting from activities.

Mitigation Strategies

• Purchased Green Power Certificates to reduce CO2 emissions.
• Launched various financial literacy initiatives, including educational materials and seminars.
• Strengthened corporate governance and internal controls.
• Established clear policies and procedures for managing risks and impacts.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green purchasing policies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Investment in clean technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (2002)

Awards & Recognition

• First Barrier-Free Town Creation Prize (Ota Branch)
• Letter of appreciation from Tokyo Metropolitan government for waste reduction and recycling

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Customer Relations
• Community Relations
• Employee Relations
• Environmental Conservation

Environmental Achievements

• Annual purchase of 5.9 million kWh of green electricity.
• 20% reduction in CO2 emissions vs. FY2001 at Nihonbashi Headquarters.
• 92.6% waste recycling ratio (Nihonbashi HQ).
• 98% paper recycling ratio (Nihonbashi HQ).
• Nomura International plc achieved ISO14001 accreditation.
• Nomura International plc won a Platinum Award at the Fiscal 2007 Clean City Awards.

Social Achievements

• Distribution of 200,000 copies of supplementary textbook “The T-Shirt Shop” for financial education.
• Publication of supplementary textbook “The Economics Classroom” for elementary school students.
• Support for the Pacific Music Festival (PMF) since 1990.
• Over 160,000 participants in financial seminars as part of lifelong learning programs.
• Various community involvement activities in Japan and overseas (e.g., charity runs, food aid, volunteer work).

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of measures to prevent insider trading following an incident.
• Establishment of a committee-based corporate governance system.
• Establishment of the CSR Committee to promote CSR at the management level.
• Formulation of Nomura Group’s Code of Ethics.
• Establishment of a Group Compliance Officer position.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Insider trading incident undermining public trust.
• Need to improve financial and economic literacy among Japanese children.
• Need to reduce environmental impact of operations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented measures to prevent insider trading (enhanced internal controls, ethics training).
• Developed and distributed educational materials on finance and economics.
• Implemented various environmental conservation initiatives (green purchasing, energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green purchasing initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Nomura International plc)

Awards & Recognition

• Governor’s Award (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Global Warming Initiative)
• Platinum Award (Clean City Awards)
• Gold Prize (Kids Design Awards)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Responsible Business
• Business for Sustainability
• Citizenship

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions at Nihonbashi head office by 31.6% below fiscal 2002 level
• Increased waste recycling rate at Nihonbashi head office to 91.3%
• Reduced paper use by 156,000 sheets by eliminating and digitizing internal forms
• Purchased green power certificates equivalent to 100% of annual electricity consumption at Nihonbashi head office

Social Achievements

• Launched the East Japan Revival Support Bond Fund to assist reconstruction efforts
• Donated a portion of trust fees from the East Japan Revival Support Bond Fund to disaster relief
• Provided financial and economics education programs to approximately 580,000 participants
• Raised over £1,000,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK
• Won the Dragon Award for excellence in Community Affairs in London

Governance Achievements

• Instituted a committee-based corporate governance system with a majority of outside directors
• Strengthened risk management structure by conducting stress and scenario analyses
• Established a Compliance Committee chaired by the Group CEO to oversee groupwide initiatives

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Addressing social and environmental risks arising from various transactions
• Managing reputational risks
• Meeting the diverse needs of clients in a changing social and economic environment
• Revitalizing regional economies in Japan

Mitigation Strategies

• Reviewing and confirming issuers' awareness of potential risks to society and the environment
• Developing new forms of investment to meet client needs
• Establishing Nomura Agri Planning & Advisory Co., Ltd. to support agribusiness development
• Collaborating with local governments, universities, and businesses to revitalize local communities

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green purchasing initiatives (74.3% of purchases were green products)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (G3)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Nomura International plc)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• IFC Green Bonds
• East Japan Revival Support Bond Fund

Awards & Recognition

• Dragon Award
• Business Charity Awards
• Clean City Award
• Business in the Community, Education Award for Excellence
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Global Warming Countermeasures Plan Award for Excellence

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Sustainable Finance
• Financial Literacy
• Regional Revitalization
• Business Succession
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Commitment to net-zero GHG emissions from own operations by 2030 and net-zero GHG emissions from lending and investment portfolios by 2050.
• Target of $125 billion in sustainable financing over five years through March 2026.
• Increased use of renewable energy at main global offices (over 50% in 2021, aiming for 100% by 2030).
• Established an environmental management system in Japan and promotes environmental initiatives globally (e.g., ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications in London office).

Social Achievements

• Launched the TASUKI Project in July 2022 to contribute to SDG-related projects carried out by local governments.
• Provided financial education programs for people of all ages, reaching 1,075,000 participants in FY2021/22.
• Established the Financial Well-being Dept. in April 2022 to strengthen financial education capabilities.
• Initiatives to promote women's participation and advancement, including securing a human resource pool and hiring experienced professionals for executive and managerial positions.
• Received the Gold Award in the PRIDE Index for LGBTQ+ workplace initiatives for six consecutive years.

Governance Achievements

• Sustainability Committee chaired by the Group CEO, responsible for formulating business policies and determining activities concerning sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Establishment of a Sustainability Council as an advisory body to the Sustainability Committee.
• Supports the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change risks and opportunities (physical and transition risks).
• Business succession needs in Japan due to an aging population.
• Need for improved financial literacy.
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Mitigation Strategies

• Conducting credit risk exposure analysis related to climate change and scenario analysis.
• Setting net-zero targets and a target amount of sustainable financing.
• Collaborating with Japan Search Fund Accelerator (JaSFA) on the Japan Search Fund Platform (JSFP) to address business succession needs.
• Strengthening financial education programs.
• Implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the group.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green purchasing of office supplies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Expansion of financing, consulting, advisory, and asset management opportunities related to decarbonization.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ESG/SDGs investment products

Awards & Recognition

• Gold Award in the PRIDE Index (6 consecutive years)
• Rainbow Award (2021)
• Excellence Award at the Consumer Education Materials Awards 2022
• 3rd Japan Childcare Support Grand Prize

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Finance
• Social Contribution
• Human Rights
• Financial Education

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions from own operations by approximately half compared to FY2020/21, reaching 21,927 t-CO2e in FY2023/24.
• Achieved 74.0% renewable energy use in FY2023/24, exceeding the 70% target for FY2025/26.
• Initiated decarbonization verification project in agriculture using advanced technology.

Social Achievements

• Provided financial education to 1,104,433 participants in FY2023/24.
• Donated 1,140,449 books by end of March 2024.
• Conducted Global Charity Challenge, donating to health promotion and social contribution activities.
• Provided relief aid following the Noto Peninsula and Eastern Taiwan earthquakes.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Committee chaired by the Group CEO.
• Established a Sustainability Forum for cross-departmental discussions.
• Appointed a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSuO) in 2023.
• Established a Human Rights Policy in May 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Data quality for GHG calculation in financed emissions is still evolving.
• Achieving net-zero GHG emissions from lending and investment portfolios (Scope 3 Category 15) by 2050/2051.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a governance structure to monitor emissions and manage the ratio of renewable energy-related lending and investments.
• Published a Net Zero Transition Plan to achieve net zero in financed emissions.
• Improving data sourcing and calculation methodologies for financed emissions.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NZBA, GHG Protocol, PCAF

Certifications: ISO 14001

Awards & Recognition

• Bronze Award in the financial services sector (securities sector) at the 5th ESG Finance Awards Japan