Shakakachi Stories

We will introduce our efforts to create social value.

2025.02.03

Impact as a Common Language for Investors - Like Finance or English -Exploring the Significance of Impact Investing with Portfolio Companies

#Poverty & Inequality

#Financial Inclusion

#Japan’s Regrowth

2024.12.11

Arrangement of the Group’s First ESG Private Placement Bond for a Multi-Development BankA Path to Mutual Prosperity from the Amazon Region of South America

#Environment

#Natural Capital Conservation

#Sustainable Finance

2024.11.29

Clean Water Access for Rural Families in IndiaEnhancing Living Standards and Empowering Women Through Blue Loan

#Poverty & Inequality

#Sustainable Finance

2024.11.21

Comprehensive Partnership Driving Decarbonization in Kikai TownBuilding a Resilient Island with Local Microgrids and Renewable Energy

#Education

#Japan’s Regrowth

#Regional Revitalization

#Partnership

2024.11.15

Atelier Banrai -ITABASHI-Creating a New Space for Children’s opportunities to experience

#Poverty & Inequality

#Education

2024.10.16

Shaping the Future of Financial Inclusion TogetherCreating Impact through Collaboration with Gojo & Company

#Poverty & Inequality

#Financial Inclusion

#Partnership

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    2025.02.03

    Impact as a Common Language for Investors - Like Finance or English -Exploring the Significance of Impact Investing with Portfolio Companies

    Poverty & Inequality

    Sustainable Finance

    Japan’s Regrowth

    2025.01.10

    Project Finance for Land-Based Aquaculture in Mie PrefectureAdvancing Japan’s Food Self-Sufficiency Through Sustainable Aquaculture

    Environment

    Natural Capital Conservation

    2024.12.20

    Reducing Educational Disparities with Study CouponsA New Support Model through Collaboration with NPOs and Local

    Poverty & Inequality

    Education

    Partnership

    2024.12.20

    How stera transit is Shaping the Future of Japan’s TransportationAddressing Tourism and Regional Challenges Through Contactless Payment Solutions

    Japan’s Regrowth

    Regional Revitalization

    2024.12.12

    SMBC Women’s Basketball Team Joins the W LeagueUnited in the Challenge: Pioneering Work-Sports Balance

    DE&I/Human Rights

    Japan’s Regrowth

    Support for Sports

    2024.12.11

    Arrangement of the Group’s First ESG Private Placement Bond for a Multi-Development BankA Path to Mutual Prosperity from the Amazon Region of South America

    Environment

    Natural Capital Conservation

    Sustainable Finance

    2024.12.06

    Asset-Based Lending Secured by Japanese WhiskyUnlocking Value Through Passion for Whisky and Trusted Conversations

    Japan’s Regrowth

    Regional Revitalization

    2024.12.02

    Exploring and Solving Social Issues Through Collaboration with Kyoto UniversityAn Innovation Lab for Creating Social Value: SMBC Kyoto University Studio

    DE&I/Human Rights

    Declining Birthrate & Aging Population

    Poverty & Inequality

    Partnership

    2024.11.29

    Empowering University Athletics and Sports Teams with 1 Million YenAn Application Process Designed to Cultivate Strategic Thinking

    Japan’s Regrowth

    Support for Sports

    2024.11.29

    Clean Water Access for Rural Families in IndiaEnhancing Living Standards and Empowering Women Through Blue Loan

    Poverty & Inequality

    Sustainable Finance

    2024.11.27

    Japan’s Regrowth Through Collaboration with University of TsukubaAdvanced Research Commercialization and Development of Entrepreneurial Talent

    Japan’s Regrowth

    Partnership

    2024.11.21

    Comprehensive Partnership Driving Decarbonization in Kikai TownBuilding a Resilient Island with Local Microgrids and Renewable Energy

    Environment

    Japan’s Regrowth

    Regional Revitalization

    Partnership

    2024.11.21

    Driving Business Growth and
    Corporate Transformation
    Through Sustainable FinanceImplementing a Sustainability-Linked Syndication Loan for a Subsidiary of a Leading Chinese Auto Company

    Environment

    Sustainable Finance

    2024.11.20

    A New Perspective: Student Art Enriching Bank SpacesContinuity in Action: Art as a Tool for Branding and Dialogue

    Japan’s Regrowth

    2024.11.15

    Global New Era Equity Fund: Driving Social Change Through Investment“Dual Value Creation”: How Investment Trusts and Philanthropy Work Together to Drive Positive Social Impact

    Japan’s Regrowth

    Education

    2024.11.15

    Atelier Banrai -ITABASHI-Creating a New Space for Children’s opportunities to experience

    Poverty & Inequality

    Education

    2024.11.08

    Key to Adopting Renewable Energy: Japan’s First-Ever* Loan for Grid-Scale Battery StorageHow to Approach an Unprecedented Venture?

    Environment

    Decarbonization

    2024.11.08

    Fun and Engaging Financial and Economics Education for ChildrenNew Value Created by Finance x Edutainment

    Declining Birthrate & Aging Population

    2024.11.01

    Empowering Women in Rural Areas with Digital InnovationDriving Sustainable Change Through Digital and Community Support

    Poverty & Inequality

    Financial Inclusion

    2024.10.22

    Addressing Housing Inequality Through Financial SupportProviding Affordable Housing Solutions

    Poverty & Inequality

    Sustainable Finance

    2024.10.16

    Shaping the Future of Financial Inclusion TogetherCreating Impact through Collaboration with Gojo & Company

    Poverty & Inequality

    Financial Inclusion

    Partnership

    2024.10.01

    Creating a Hydrogen Market Beyond Industry BoundariesEnvisioning the Future of Energy Transition and Co-Creation with Hydrogen

    Environment

    Decarbonization

    2024.07.17

    India’s “Rural Project” provides community-based support including microfinance

    Poverty & Inequality

    Financial Inclusion

    2024.07.17

    Cloud services “Sustana” and “Sustana Agri” that support the decarbonization of companies and agricultural producers

    Environment

    Decarbonization

    Interview booklet on Creating
    Social Value, “STORY BOOK”

    Interview booklet on Creating
    Social Value, “STORY BOOK”

    This booklet features interviews with our employees and stakeholders who are creating social value, along with details of their projects.