Sustainability Initiatives

As a member of SMBC Group, SMBC Trust Bank aims to contribute to the creation of a society filled with happiness and well-being by creating both social and economic value. Guided by SMBC Group's materiality, we leverage our strengths in "Trust", "Real Estate", and "Foreign Currency" services to contribute to the sustainable development of our customers, local communities and society.

Materiality

Materiality	Our Initiatives
Climate Change Natural Capital Circular Economy	Renewable energy business Switch to renewable energy for electricity used at the head office Policies for Specific Businesses and Sectors Green Trust ABL (Asset Backed Loan) Donation for forest conservation activities Internet banking procedures・Digitization of housing loan procedures・Mutual fund ordering app
Poverty & Inequality Education Human Rights	Public-Private Partnership Fund for Promoting Affordable Housing Supply Referral of Philanthropy Advisory Specialists Donation via "TABLE FOR TWO (TFT) " Financial and economic education Supporting young artists "PRESTIA Art Branch NEXT" Support for sports for people with disabilities
Industrial Revitalization Declining Birthrate & Aging Population Digital	Family Baton (support for gift-tax exemption) Smart Inheritance Account⋅Smart Agent Special Contract Support for Dementia Supporter Training A Trust for Business Succession in Preparation for Dementia

Initiatives

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SMBC Group operates the mechanism to accept human rights-related complaints not only from customers and employees but also from a wide range of stakeholders (the Mechanism). Process of the Mechanism includes the reception of human rights complaints, examination and assessment of the complaint, conducting dialogue leading to the remedy. We also coordinate with the human rights due diligence process as necessary.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group participates in the "Engagement and Remedy Platform" operated and provided by the Japan Center for Engagement and Remedy on Business and Human Rights (JaCER). By utilizing this platform, we strive to operate an effective process.

When submitting a grievance, please use JaCER's reporting form found on the "Respect for Human Rights" webpage of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.When completing the JaCER grievance form, please enter "Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group" in the "Member Company" field and "SMBC Trust Bank" in the "subsidiary / group company" field.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's Respect for Human Rights
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