JBA’s Targets/Goals for Various Environmental Issues

The JBA has set the following environmental targets/goals to promote the banking community's efforts relating to various environmental issues.

[Carbon Neutrality Action Plan]

• Reduce CO2 emissions in FY2030 by 51% compared to FY2013.
   

[FY2050 Goal]

• Promote a just transition to carbon neutrality/net zero for society as a whole, with the entire banking community working together to achieve virtually zero CO2 emissions.

[FY2025 Targets]

• Paper recycling rate of 90% or more by FY2025.*
• Purchase rate of recycled paper and eco-friendly paper in FY2025 of 75% or more.*
• 80% or more of member banks handle deposit products without issuing passbooks in FY2025.
   

[FY2030 Targets]

• Paper recycling rate of 90% or more by FY2030.*
• Purchase rate of recycled paper and eco-friendly paper in FY2030 of 75% or more.*
• 50% or more of member banks engage in finance initiatives that contribute to a circular economy in FY2030.

*
The total of headquarter/head office and system centers, operating centers. In case of eco-friendly paper, papers considering sustainability of forest resources by thinned wood mark or PEFC and/or FSC certification attached. 

[FY2030 Targets]

• Attain a 100% ratio of member banks practicing garbage separation of used PET bottles. (Target year: FY2030)
• Attain a 100% ratio of member banks implementing measures to reduce marine plastic waste, such as cleaning activities. (Target year: FY2030)
• Practice efficient use of resources and reduce waste throughout the banking community.
• Actively support throughout the banking community companies that engage in activities to reduce plastic waste that are in line with government policy.
   

[FY2040 Targets]

• Attain a 100% ratio of member banks implementing measures to reduce marine plastic waste, such as cleaning activities. (Target year: FY2040)
• Practice efficient use of resources and reduce waste.
• Actively support companies’ efforts toward plastic resource circulation through both financial and non-financial means.

To contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through the creation of a nature-symbiotic society, the banking community will collectively promote nature-positive initiatives (conservation and restoration of nature), integrated with efforts toward carbon neutrality and transition to a circular economy.