Chugoku Bank's 'Future GO Project' Second Phase! ~A Mechanism Where Customers' Choice of 'No Paper Passbook' Protects Future Nature~
Chugoku Bank is launching the second phase of its "Future GO Project," a CSR initiative that donates to local environmental conservation efforts based on the increase in customers choosing to go without paper passbooks. On April 15, 2026, a donation will be made to support cherry blossom preservation at Mt. Shiyunzan in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture.
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Chugoku Bank (Okayama City, CEO Sadatoshi Kato) is promoting the 'Chugoku Bank Future GO Project' as a social contribution activity that balances regional environmental conservation with digitalization, launched in FY2024. As the second phase of this initiative, a donation will be made on April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) to support the cherry blossom preservation activities undertaken by Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, at Mt. Shiyunzan.
This project was born from the desire that 'small everyday choices become a force to protect regional nature.' It is a system that allows customers to experience the convenience of digital services, while simultaneously returning the environmental load reduced by choosing 'no paper passbook' as support for regional nature.
1. Project Overview
This activity involves donating an amount calculated by multiplying the net increase in 'no passbook' accounts during the target period by 50 yen [Future GO (50)] to local governments. Each fiscal year, support will be provided to activities that contribute to regional nature and environmental protection.
2. Donation Details to Mitoyo City (Regarding the Donation Ceremony)
* Date & Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 13:30 - 14:00
* Location: 1st Reception Room, 2nd Floor, Mitoyo City Hall
* Purpose: Cherry blossom preservation activities at Mt. Shiyunzan
* Recipient: Mr. Akifumi Yamashita, Mayor of Mitoyo City
* Donor: Mr. Yasunori Nishimidera, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, Chugoku Bank
3. Other
For FY2025, in addition to Mitoyo City, donations are also planned for Bizen City (around December 2026). Details regarding the donation to Bizen City will be announced once finalized.
This project was born from the desire that 'small everyday choices become a force to protect regional nature.' It is a system that allows customers to experience the convenience of digital services, while simultaneously returning the environmental load reduced by choosing 'no paper passbook' as support for regional nature.
1. Project Overview
This activity involves donating an amount calculated by multiplying the net increase in 'no passbook' accounts during the target period by 50 yen [Future GO (50)] to local governments. Each fiscal year, support will be provided to activities that contribute to regional nature and environmental protection.
2. Donation Details to Mitoyo City (Regarding the Donation Ceremony)
* Date & Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 13:30 - 14:00
* Location: 1st Reception Room, 2nd Floor, Mitoyo City Hall
* Purpose: Cherry blossom preservation activities at Mt. Shiyunzan
* Recipient: Mr. Akifumi Yamashita, Mayor of Mitoyo City
* Donor: Mr. Yasunori Nishimidera, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, Chugoku Bank
3. Other
For FY2025, in addition to Mitoyo City, donations are also planned for Bizen City (around December 2026). Details regarding the donation to Bizen City will be announced once finalized.