Sony Life Commences 10 Billion Yen Impact Investment in Japanese Equities

Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Hiroyuki Tsubota, hereinafter "Sony Life") has announced the commencement of investment in an impact investment fund targeting domestic listed stocks as part of its efforts toward achieving a sustainable society.

Impact investing is an investment intended to generate positive social and environmental changes (impact) alongside financial returns by addressing societal and environmental challenges.

This impact investment fund aims to realize a society where "everyone can live with purpose and draw a lifestyle that suits them," based on Sony Life's vision of "protecting the 'purpose in life' of our customers." To achieve this, the company identifies structural factors—such as illness, childcare, regional environment, and educational settings—that limit the important choices in life for the generation creating the future as social issues that need to be addressed.

In this investment scheme, Sony Life acts as the asset owner. Under the investment advice of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (President: Hiroshi Kubota), Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. (President: Yutaka Kawakami) will manage the fund as the asset manager. Through an investment totaling 10 billion yen in domestic listed stocks, the company aims to contribute to solving these social issues and achieving its vision.

Sony Life will continue to support businesses that lead to the resolution of social and environmental problems through ESG investment initiatives, including impact investment funds, and further contribute to the realization of a sustainable society as a responsible investor.

■ Fund Overview
Fund Name: Domestic Equity Impact Investment Fund
Management Company: Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Investment Advisory Company: Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Investment Target: Domestic listed stocks
Total Fund Amount: 10 billion yen
Fund Characteristics: To realize a society where everyone can live with purpose, the fund selects and invests in strictly chosen companies (domestic listed stocks) along three themes: "Supporting People," "Supporting Social Infrastructure," and "Supporting the Global Environment."

■ Company Profiles
Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Location: Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube, 1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hiroyuki Tsubota, President & CEO
Established: August 10, 1979
URL: https://www.sonylife.co.jp/

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Location: 1-4-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hiroshi Kubota, President
Established: March 10, 1927
URL: https://www.tr.mufg.jp/

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Location: Tokyo Shiodome Building, 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yutaka Kawakami, President
Established: August 1, 1985
URL: https://www.am.mufg.jp/