Identify Material Issues in Light of Stakeholder Input
Based on perspectives required by stakeholders and perspectives on important issues for The Norinchukin Bank, we have established five focus areas and 14 topics.
We considered the four points below in choosing these topics, formulating the process as seen in the diagram to the right.
Points for Consideration
- Be mindful of measures to address sustainability-related issues
- Incorporate input from our stakeholders
- Consider the various perspectives related to sustainability (e.g., the SDGs)
- Base our approach on our Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2019-2023)
We will continue to review issues as appropriate in light of social trends.


- Sustainability
- Sustainability Management at The Norinchukin Bank
- Message from the CEO
- Sustainability Advisory Board
- Sustainability Issues Surrounding the AFF Industries
- Formulation of Purpose of the Bank and the Medium/Long-Term Goals
- Our Purpose, Vision and Mission
- Milestones of Sustainability Management
- Philosophies and Policies Supporting Sustainability Management
- Identifying Sustainability Issues
- Sustainability Promotion Structure
- Participation in Initiatives
- Initiatives Against COVID-19
- Initiatives for Medium/Long-Term Goals FY2030
- Progress of Initiatives Toward the Medium/Long-Term Goals FY2030
- Reducing GHG Emissions at investees and Borrowers
- Restoring a Healthy Circulation of Forest and Forest Industry Providing Full Support for Wood Utilization Initiative
- Solving Environmental and Social Issues Through Sustainable Finance
- 環境・社会課題の解決をビジネス機会とする取組み
- Initiatives to Manage Environmental and Social Risks
- Initiatives to Increase the Income of Farmers, Fishermen and Foresters
- Initiatives to Promote Diversity & Inclusion
- Examples of Major Initiatives
- Sustainability Disclosure