Sustainability
Development of the Next Generation
As a retail financial services provider, we believe that contributing to the sound development of the next generation and younger members of society, and communicating how they can safely, securely and conveniently utilize financial products and services, is of paramount importance not only for our Group but also for the sustainability of society as a whole. Therefore, we position "Initiatives for the Development of the Next Generation" as one of our Group's key social contribution activities. In particular, after comprehensively considering the impact of our Group's business activities and their influence on the sound physical and mental development of the next generation and younger generations, we have identified the fields of "Financial Education and Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration" and "Culture and Arts" as especially important. We are promoting initiatives in these areas as outlined below.
Financial Education and Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration
We collaborate with diverse outside stakeholders, including financial and other educational institutions, research organizations, and others, to implement various financial education and awareness initiatives. Specifically, we are working to enhance the financial literacy of our customers and younger generations through initiatives such as next-generation education programs, public lectures aimed at preventing multiple debts, and the publication of content for new adults on our website.
Initiatives through culture and arts
Sponsorship of "Yamatane Museum of Art NIHONGA AWARD: Seed 2024"
"Yamatane Museum of Art NIHONGA AWARD: Seed 2024" is one of the few open-call exhibitions in Japan dedicated to Nihonga, traditional Japanese paintings. The Yamatane Museum, located in Shibuya, Tokyo, has been actively promoting the beauties of Nihonga, and organized this event with the aim of discovering and nurturing the next Generation of talented artists. Orico proudly sponsors the "Yamatane Museum of Art NIHONGA AWARD: Seed 2024" as part of our commitment to social contribution through supporting artistic and cultural activities.
Continuing sponsorship of "Theatre of the Heart"
We are pleased to sponsor "Theatre of the Heart", an invitational performance project for children organized by Shiki Theatre Company and the General Incorporated Foundation of Center for Performing Arts, and supported by the Agency of Cultural Affairs. Through family musicals produced by Shiki Theatre Company, this project aims to instill in children the importance of values such as "the sanctity of life", "compassion for others", and "the joy of believing in each other". Since its inception in 2008, the project has touched the hearts of around 500,000 children nationwide, ranging from Hokkaido to Okinawa. In support of this activity, we are sponsoring " Theatre of the Heart " in 2025 since we did in 2022.
In 2025 there were three productions: "The Prince and the Boy", "The Parent Trap" and "The Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly". Approximately 400 productions are planned in around 140 cities, with an expected audience of around 500,000 children. In Tokyo, where we are a co-sponsor, Theatre of the Heart reached around 81,200 children through 63 productions in 8 cities.
Initiatives through Sports
Sponsoring the "SOFTBANK WINTER CUP 2024" for the second consecutive year
The "SOFTBANK WINTER CUP 2024, the 77th National High School Basketball Championship Tournament, Reiwa 6", Organized by: Japan Basketball Association, a public interest incorporated foundation; Co-organized by: National High School Athletic Federation, a public interest incorporated foundation, is a tournament featuring 60 boys' and 60 girls' teams, totaling 120 schools, who have won their respective prefectural qualifiers. It determines the national high school basketball champions. As part of our commitment to nurturing the next generation through supporting student sports that deliver inspiration, we are sponsoring the "SOFTBANK WINTER CUP 2024".
