Social Contribution Activities
Social Contribution Activities Policy
SMFL Group contributes to solving social issues by serving as a bridge between society and the various partners, while practicing the SMFL Way* and expanding beyond our core business operations.
* Our management philosophy and policies
Social Contribution through Collaboration with Customers –Sustainability Partnership–
SMFL has actively supported the resolution of social issues through,“SDGs Lease Mirai 2030®” (donation-type), which allocates a portion of lease payments to public interest incorporated foundations, certified NPOs, and other organizations contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. Initiatives toward these recipient organizations extend beyond financial donations and are further expanded through our pro bono activities.
Pro bono activities refer to initiatives in which employees apply professional skills developed through work on a voluntary basis. At SMFL, employees are allowed to use part of their working hours for such activities, creating opportunities to engage with social issues and participate in efforts to resolve them. In particular, SMFL places strong emphasis on social contribution through collaboration with customers. By leveraging our extensive network across diverse industries—an advantage unique to a financial institution—we implement initiatives that contribute to addressing social challenges.
Looking ahead, to generate impact beyond what SMFL can achieve alone in tackling increasingly complex social issues, we will further promote collaboration by combining our customers’ expertise with our network, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
Examples of Collaboration with Customers
Camping event for children supported by KIDSDOOR with JDC Corporation
Camping event for children supported by KIDSDOOR with JDC Corporation
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In recent years, due to rising prices and other factors, opportunities for experiences have been decreasing, particularly among children facing difficult family circumstances, raising concerns about a widening “experience gap.” Against this backdrop, SMFL collaborates with its business partner, JDC Corporation to provide camp and nature-based experiential learning opportunities for children supported by the certified NPO KIDSDOOR, which offers educational support for children from low-income households.
In March 2026, the third event took place. JDC Corporation provided the venue (Izumi Peak Base), as well as restaurant facilities, and donated part of the accommodation and rental costs. SMFL contributed by covering various associated expenses and by having employees plan and manage the event.
Employees of SMFL, staff of the certified NPO KIDSDOOR, and employees of JDC Corporation collaborated to plan and manage the event. Together,
the three organizations implemented an initiative aimed at reducing the “experience gap.” The participating children greatly enjoyed the event, with many saying, “It was fun.”
POP-making workshop for children at KIDSDOOR with FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
POP-making workshop for children at KIDSDOOR with FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
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In collaboration with FamilyMart Co., Ltd., we held a workshop for children attending KIDSDOOR learning centers, aimed at providing an opportunity to think about work and their future.
This workshop marked the first joint initiative between FamilyMart and SMFL, combining FamilyMart’s expertise in store operations with SMFL’s management support service, “More Than Finance®.”
Children were divided into teams and experienced creating promotional POP materials for popular FamilyMart private brand products such as “Potato Chips (Lightly Salted)” and “Shimi Choco Corn.” Through this activity, they learned how to collaborate and achieve results as a team. The POP materials created by the children were later displayed in actual FamilyMart stores.
FamilyMart and SMFL have previously collaborated through the “Famima Food Drive” to provide food support to economically disadvantaged families
supported by KIDSDOOR. This initiative represents a further step in that collaboration, aiming to provide children with opportunities to think about their future and careers.
Environmental Education Tour for children supported by KIDSDOOR with Ishizaka Inc.
Environmental Education Tour for children supported by KIDSDOOR with Ishizaka Inc.
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Environmental education tours for KIDSDOOR were held at “Santome Konjaku Village,” operated by Ishizaka Inc., in both 2024 and 2025.
This collaboration originated from an introduction to SMFL’s KIDSDOOR initiatives following an encounter at a circular economy roundtable hosted by SMBC.
During the tour, participants visited recycling facilities and learned about the processes from waste sorting to resource recycling, deepening their understanding of a circular economy.
In addition, activities such as satoyama exploration, honey soap-making, and barbecues provided opportunities to learn about coexistence with nature while offering children “memorable food experience” opportunities.
Going forward, we will continue to expand collaboration opportunities aimed at promoting the circular economy for the next generation who will lead a sustainable society.
Soy Sauce Factory Tour for children supported by KIDSDOOR with YAMASA CORPORATION
Soy Sauce Factory Tour for children supported by KIDSDOOR with YAMASA CORPORATION
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In collaboration with Yamasa Corporation, we organized a factory tour for children attending KIDSDOOR learning centers to visit Yamasa’s soy sauce factory in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture.
During the tour, the children had an up-close look at the traditional soy sauce brewing process and learned about both traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing technologies.
Prior to the factory tour, children were also treated to a lunch featuring fresh local seafood at a restaurant near Choshi Port, providing a “food experience” that allowed them to engage with local industries and culinary culture through all five senses.
Gathering of Supporting Companies for WaterAid Japan with Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
Gathering of Supporting Companies for WaterAid Japan with Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
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We hosted the “WaterAid Japan Partners Networking & Seminar Event” for companies supporting the certified NPO WaterAid Japan.
The event aimed to promote cross-sector collaboration beyond organizational and industry boundaries to address social issues, particularly in the fields of water and sanitation. A total of 29 participants from 14 organizations, including speakers, attended the event.
The program included a keynote speech by WaterAid Japan, as well as presentations and discussions among supporting companies.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. contributed to the planning of the event, and Kuritac Co., Ltd., a Kurita-affiliated company, presented a case study on disaster relief using emergency water purification systems.
Through partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including this event, SMFL will continue to strive to create greater social value.
Meal Support Events for children supported by KIDSDOOR with Partner Companies
Meal Support Events for children supported by KIDSDOOR with Partner Companies
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Since FY2024, volunteer employees from various departments within SMFL have formed teams to plan and conduct meal support events for children attending KIDSDOOR programs.
These initiatives are made possible through the cooperation of many partner companies that share our vision and provide food and ingredients. In 2024, a “Christmas Meal Event” was held, followed by a “Halloween Meal Event” in 2025. During these events, children were served special meals including pizza, nuggets, potatoes, soup, and colorful desserts.
Additionally, essential food items such as eggs and ready-to-eat meals, as well as gifts such as soft toys, were distributed, filling the venue with smiles throughout the event.
These events became heartwarming and memorable experiences that went beyond simply providing meals, made possible by the generous support and shared commitment of many partner companies.
Going forward, we will continue to
leverage strong partnerships with stakeholders to support the healthy growth and enriching experiences of children, who represent the next generation of a sustainable society.
Participating Companies (in Japanese alphabetical order): Ishii Foods Co., Ltd.; MCC Foods Co., Ltd.; Sandelica Co., Ltd.; GENDA GiGO Entertainment Inc.; NittoBest Corporation; FamilyMart Co., Ltd.; Unifrutti Japan Corporation; and many other companies.
Participating Companies (in Japanese alphabetical order)
Social Contribution through Employee Engagement
Sustainability Week
To foster a corporate culture in which each employee takes ownership of sustainability and acts proactively, we held the first “SMFL Sustainability Week” in February 2026.
Over approximately two weeks, from February 2 to 13, we conducted a total of 13 programs. These included a town hall meeting led by our executive officer in charge of sustainability, an in-house seminar on SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), collection drives for surplus food and unused items, and a lecture hosted by the Assistance Dogs Japan.
A cumulative total of 1,171 employees participated during the period, contributing to heightened awareness and helping to build a company-wide foundation for advancing sustainability initiatives.
We will continue to hold this initiative on an ongoing basis and further accelerate sustainability management across the entire group.
Contributions through Employee Engagement Events
SMFL regularly holds social contribution events and encourages employee engagement.
- Blood Drive
- We hold in-company blood drives during periods when there are few donors, contributing to medical care.
- Welfare Product Sales
- We engage in the in-house sale of products made by people with disabilities through work training at employment support and other facilities.
- Food Drive
- Under this initiative, employees bring food from their homes, which is then donated through partner organizations to families and welfare facilities in need.
- Collection of Used Goods
- We gather unwanted items from households and use them for donations or contributions through support organizations.
Contributions through Volunteer Activities, Donations, etc.
SMFL engages in volunteer and donation activities utilizing its unique knowledge and resources.
- SMFL established the Mirai Kizuna Fund in a bid to address child poverty
- Educational Support for the Next Generation
- Employees voluntarily provide learning support and safe spaces for children attending study centers operated by KIDSDOOR, a certified nonprofit organization.
- Dispatch of lecturers to SMBC Group Financial Literacy Education at universities across the country
- Provided by the SMBC Group for students who will lead the future and local residents, SMBC Group Financial Literacy Education is a free seminar aimed at helping participants acquire correct knowledge and make appropriate judgments with regard to money.
As a member of the SMBC Group, we deliver lectures on the links between leasing and sustainability at universities across the country. In fiscal 2024, lectures were delivered at 10 universities nationwide, and in fiscal 2025, at 19 universities. - Donating PCs where lease periods have expired to orphanages and related facilities
- Donating surplus calendars and notebooks
We will continue to expand these initiatives to further contribute to addressing social issues.