November 2019

Keidanren’s initiatives ondelivering on the SDGs

CareTechTakashi INOUE, KEIDANREN,CBCC

About KEIDANRENKEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) isa comprehensive economic organization
with a membership comprised of 1,412
representative companies of Japan, 109
nationwide industrial associations and 47
regional economic organizations (as ofApril 1, 2019).
Established: August 16, 1946
Chair: Hiroaki Nakanishi,
Executive Chairman, Hitachi Ltd.

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Society 5.0 – Co-creating the future Digital technologies and data should be utilized to create a society
where people lead diverse lifestyles and pursue happiness in their ownways. In the future, humans will require imagination to change theworld and creativity to materialize their ideas. Society 5.0 will be an
Creative Society.
The Birth ofHuman Race

B.C.13000

18th Century～

Late 20th Century～ Early 21st Century～2Society 5.0 for SDGs

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Charter of Corporate Behavior(revised in Nov. 2017)“Charter of Corporate Behavior” is the code of conductcomposed of 10 principle that Keidanren’s member corporations
pledge to take the lead in the realization of a sustainable society.

1. The 10 principles （Keidanren’s Core Values)
2. The Implementation Guidance
 49 Key implementation items under the 10 principle

3. The charter is the product of in-depth

deliberations and experience ofover 1,300 corporate members
English version is available on Keidanren website
http://www.keidanren.or.jp/en/policy/csr/charter2017.html

4Charter of Corporate Behavior– For the Realization of a Sustainable Society –The role of a corporation is to take the lead in the realization of a sustainable society by creating
added value that will benefit society and generating employment, through autonomous and responsible
behavior, on the basis of fair and free competition. To this end, regardless of its location, a corporation isexpected to comply with the letter and spirit of relevant laws and regulations and international rules
and to fulfill their social responsibility with a strong sense of ethical values, by acting in line with thefollowing ten principles.

1. Sustainable economic growth andthe resolution of social issues

6. Reform of working styles andenhancement of workplaceenvironments

2. Fair business practices

7. Engagement in environmental
issues3. Fair disclosure of information andconstructive dialogue withstakeholders

8. Involvement in community andcontribution to its development

4. Respect for human rights

9. Thorough crisis management

5. Relationships of trust withconsumers and customers

10. Role of top management andimplementation of this Charter

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Innovation showcases examples for SDGs
- Road to Society 5.0 -We issued the booklets entitled “INNOVATION FOR SDGs - Road toSociety 5.0 -” in July 2018 and “INNOVATION FOR SDGs - Road to
African Development -”in August 2019, which are the collections ofstart-up innovations showcases examples that will bring us a stepcloser to “Society 5.0.”

6KeidanrenSDGs.com
 We also launched
the special website“KeidanrenSDGs.com”
in July, 2018.
 Anyone can check
291(Japanese) and192(English) casestudies on innovationfor SDGs.

URL：https://www.keidanrensdgs.com/

 The database of casestudies is continuouslyupdated. By reference
to it, we welcome
further collaboration
with other organizations.
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Towards Collaboration - HLPF 2018

Keidanren’s Presentation

Keidanren participated in SDG Business Forum on July 17, 2018 andgave a presentation about our initiatives on the SDGs

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Towards Collaboration with UN agencies

H.E. Ms. Amina Mohammed

Mr. Achim Steiner

Deputy Secretary-General , UN

UNDP Administrator

Mr. Fabian
UNICEF Ventures

Dr. Mohieldin

Ms. Keiko Honda

The World Bank Group
Vice President

Executive Vice President
9and CEO, MIGA

B20 Tokyo Summit
1. Date：14(Thu) – 15(Fri) March 2019
2. Venue：Keidanren Kaikan (Tokyo)
3. Theme：”Realising Society 5.0 for SDGs”
4. Number of Participants：approx. 300(Executives of business federations from G20 countries, International organisations, Leading members of Keidanren(Chairman and Vice Chairs, Chairman and Vice Chairs of the Board of Councillors, Chairs of Committees and SubCommittees), etc.)

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Linking Society 5.0 and ESG Investment to Deliver on SDGs
《Society 5.0 x ESG investment → SDGs》
ESG investors
Digital《Society 5.0×ESG投資→SDGs達成》
transformation &Companies promoting“Society 5.0”

Sustainability

More than 66 trillion dollars

Digitaltransformation

Sustainability

Return &Sustainability

Society 5.0

Capital- Co -c r e a ting the futur e –Sustainability

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Utilization of Dormant Deposits (1)The system that dormant deposits in bank accounts which have been inactive for 10 or moreyears are utilized to promote public interest activities is introduced in FY2019, based on the “Acton Utilization of Funds Related to Dormant Deposits to Promote Public Interest Activities by thePrivate Sector”.
Deposit Insurance
Corporation of Japan

Financial
Institutions

Depositors
Deposits

Transfer

Dormant
deposits

Claims for Repayment
Repayment

PublicInterest
Activities

System for transfer, management, andutilization of dormant deposits

Implementing Group[Private Organization Carrying out
Public Interest Activities] (POCPIAs)

Supervision

Organization
Distributing
Funds (ODFs)

Grant

Supervision

Grants, Loans or Investments

GrantsBusiness reports

Business reports

What is the ‘Organization Distributing Funds(Funds Distribution Organization)’?
The 'Organization Distributing Funds' is an organization which
provides implementing groups with grants, loan or investments
using dormant deposits as a resource.

Designated Utilization
Organization (DUO)

JANPIA

Application andapproval of
business plans

Supervision
Business reports

Cabinet OfficeCouncil for Utilization ofDormant Deposits

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Utilization of Dormant Deposits (2)Social Issues that should be preferentially solved
The following seven social issues are designated as ‘Social problems that should bepreferentially solved’ and actively addressed. Projects aimed at solving theseproblems are selected as a priority; however, applications for other projects thathave a significant influence/effect on solving social problems are also acceptable.

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3Activities relating to the support for children and young people
1. Support for children with domestic disadvantages such as poverty
2. Support for children and young people facing difficulties in their daily life and development
3. Support in building the capacity of young people who are engaged in social problem resolution

Activities relating to the support for people having difficulties in their daily and social lives
1. Support for people having difficulties in working
2. Support towards resolution of social isolation and discrimination

Activities relating to the support for areas facing social difficulties such as a decline in social vitality
in local communities
1. Support for job creation in local communities
2. Support of developing secure and safe communities

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Keidanren supports the SDGs