Sustainability
Sustainability at Nomura Babcock & Brown
Driving a Sustainable and Prosperous Future
We are committed to helping build a sustainable and prosperous society through international lease transactions, primarily for aircraft. The Nomura Group's purpose is: "We aspire to create a better world by harnessing the power of financial markets". We envision a society that preserves the environment, innovates through technology, values diverse talent, and fosters well-being. We accordingly set three material priorities and focus on eight of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key Priorities
1. Contribute to a Decarbonized and Circular Economy
- The aviation industry faces strong societal pressure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. We leverage our international leasing expertise to help shrink the industry's environmental footprint by introducing advanced low-emissions equipment.
- We help airlines adopt SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) and support renewable energy initiatives.
2. Drive Innovation through Digitization
- We help customers navigate the challenges of a fast-changing social and economic landscape by digitizing processes to add value. We draw on a range of systems and tools to help resolve social issues, innovate, and strengthen partnerships across departments and corporations.
- Digital technologies transform and streamline business processes and operations.
3. Cultivate Talent and a Supportive Work Environments
- People are central to social sustainability and prosperity. We develop talent by helping employees reach their potential and building positive workplaces that embrace diversity.
- We support employee growth through wide-ranging educational and training opportunities.
- We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a corporate culture that respects different perspectives and values.
- We create healthy work environments by encouraging flexible working styles, helping our people balance professional and personal commitments, and implementing health management initiatives.
Specific Initiatives
1. Contribute to a Decarbonized and Circular Economy
IBERIA EETC
In 2022, we managed an EETC (Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate) operating lease transaction for two A350s and three A320neos for Iberia Airlines. A significant feature of this project was the inclusion of an ESG clause stipulating that this carrier would incur certain penalties if it failed to meet targeted emission standards. We helped the airline reduce environmental impact by investing in fuel-efficient, modern aircraft while helping build a sustainable economy by selling an ESG-related instrument.
This project garnered international acclaim for being the first of its type for a private placement and for launching on schedule despite disruption from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It received the Best Capital Markets Deal 2022 award from aviation information vendor Ishka, crediting us as the equity provider.
2. Drive Innovation through Digitization
We are collaborating with Group company Nomura Kagayaki Co., Ltd., to streamline business processes by digitizing contract documents and other paper-based materials. We are harnessing the space freed up to establish internal meeting areas, streamlining operations and enhancing productivity.
3. Cultivate Talent and a Supportive Work Environments
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Winning Gold Award in PRIDE Index 2023
We share the Nomura Group's commitment to diversity and collaboration across organizations and roles to create new value. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to achieve sustainable growth and address social challenges. In recognition of our dedication, we received a Gold Award for meeting all criteria in PRIDE Index 2023*, a benchmark in Japan for LGBTQ+ workplace initiatives, marking our second consecutive win. We will continue to foster a corporate culture where all employees, including LGBTQ+ individuals, can work comfortably and meaningfully, contributing to a society where everyone feels safe and secure.
- The PRIDE Index evaluates companies based on five metrics. These are Policy (Declaration of action), Representation (Support for LGBTQ+ community), Inspiration (Awareness-raising activities), Development (HR policies and programs), and Engagement/Empowerment (Contribution to society and external activities).
Participating in the PRIDE Parade
General Employer Action Plan
In line with the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children, we formulated the following action plan to create a supportive work environment that enables employees to balance their professional and personal commitments, unlocking their full potential.
Action Plan Based on Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children
Managing Employee Health
The Nomura Group adopted the NOMURA Health Management Declaration in July 2016. Our Chief Health Officer spearheads initiatives to maintain and enhance employee health.
Nomura Health & Productivity Declaration Statement
Employees are the Nomura Group's greatest asset. Their mental and physical health is essential for them to fulfill their potential and remains a top management priority.
Health and Productivity Management Goal
To achieve the Group's management vision of achieving sustainable growth by resolving social issues, in fiscal 2021 we committed to ensuring that all employees are not only healthy but are also physically, mentally, and socially fulfilled.
Priorities and Initiatives
We share the Nomura Group's health and productivity management goals, and ensure healthy and dynamic work environments. We emphasize physical and mental well-being, occupational safety and health, and comfortable work environments. Each year, we analyze health risks to identify challenges, plan and execute initiatives, and verify results. We appoint an executive to the Group's Health and Productivity Management Promotion Committee, which meets regularly, to report on our challenges and outcomes.
External Assessments of Our Health and Productivity Management System
Nomura Group's Commitment to Sustainability
Visit the following website for details on the Nomura Group's sustainability initiatives.
