MUFG; Activities of MUFG Employees | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

To encourage employees who are motivated to contribute to society, each group company has introduced a system for participating in volunteer and donation activities.

MUFG SOUL -Turning Passion into Power for Society-

MUFG provides financial support for activities for ideas designed by our executives and employees for resolving social issues. In FY 2022, more than 250 activities were organized (with total funds of about 92 million yen), and a total of more than 3,000 employees participated in them. We will continue to contribute to solving a wide range of social issues by our executives and employees, taking concrete actions by starting from the social issues that are close to them. This includes, for example, activities and support for children's cafeterias that provide free or inexpensive meals to children in need, support for orphanages, and community revitalization activities.

Picture book storytelling hands-on project

Children’s cafeteria project

Project to provide support for creating places for children

Gardening project

Project for regional vitalization through sports

Project for supporting visually impaired individuals

Global Volunteer Month "MUFG Gives Back"

Since the establishment of Global Volunteer Month in 2013, MUFG employees all over the world have been working together on social contribution activities. In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Japan was blessed with support from across the world for its reconstruction efforts. In response, and as an opportunity to express gratitude for the support Japan received, we have named these initiatives "MUFG Gives Back", and we continue to expand our activities each year. Such activities where our employees work together on a global scale are opportunities for our employees in different regions and bases around the world to experience the significance of social contribution activities. In FY 2022, we implemented the "Happy Christmas Together!" Project in Japan. MUFG employees created about 2,100 Christmas cards that were delivered through the CliniClowns Japan, a certified NPO, to children in pediatric wards at hospitals nationwide and to children receiving treatment at home.

Participation in FIT For Charity Run

MUFG participates in the FIT^note For Charity Run organized as a volunteer charity event by employees at companies involved in the financial services industry. The participation fees paid by the employees and cooperation fees provided by the companies of participating runners are donated in support of organizations that have roots in the community and implement socially significant activities but are unable to secure funding to support their activities due to lack of recognition and other problems.

MUFG has been participating in the event since it was held for the fifth time in 2009. In 2022, about 750 employees from 22 group companies participated in the 18th run.

note:Abbreviation of Financial Industry in Tokyo

Acom “Miru” Concert Monogatari

ACOM has been inviting local citizens to “Acom 'Miru' Concert Monogatari” performances all across Japan. Ever since the first performance was staged in 1994, more than 240,000 people have enjoyed upwards of 250 performances. The concerts are truly original works of art that integrate colorful silhouettes and live renditions by a piano trio (piano, violin, and cello) with narration. Moreover, the concerts are held as barrier-free events, with sign language translation provided on stage and ample wheelchair places secured in the auditorium, making it possible for everybody to have a good time.Also, the concerts are run with the cooperation of many people, not only ACOM employees but also local governments and community volunteers.For more information about the Acom 'Miru' Concert Monogatari, visit ACOM’s official website.

Volunteer Leave Program and Assistance for Activity Funding

We have introduced a volunteer leave program that enables employees to participate actively in environmental contribution activities as members of society. We also provide event funding, money to purchase physical items and other financial support for employee volunteer facilities and organizations that meet certain conditions.

Support for Donation Activities

MUFG Bank Social Contribution Fund (Established 2008)
This fund gives money to organizations addressing social issues and contributing to relief funds in times of large-scale natural disaster, using funds donated by company executives and employees through deductions from their salaries each month. These funds are combined with matching contributions from MUFG Bank.In FY 2022, approximately 5,500 executives and employees participated, donating 52.5 million yen to 12 groups.

Kakehashi-Shintaku Ai-no-Kikin Fund (Established 1977)
This fund collects membership fees from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking and affiliated company officers, employees, former employees, and their families to make donations to social welfare organizations nationwide that engage in such activities as welfare for the elderly, healthcare covered by health insurance and disaster assistance. In FY 2022, the Fund donated 1.2 million yen to 12 groups.

Employee Donations Account (Opened in 2007)
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings has an account for collecting donations from employees of domestic subsidiaries (Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, MUS Business Service, and MUS Information Systems). The company matches the funds donated by employees each year (from July through June). From its establishment through June 2023, the account has donated a total of approximately 7 million yen to two organizations.

Donations based on Employees' Ongoing Fund Raising (Established in 2011)
Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS has continued to raise funds based on employees' salary deductions since September 2011 for the purpose of supporting reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through this scheme, which also includes donations by the company, a total of 126 million yen had been donated by FY2022. Currently, the company makes donations to the UNESCO Association Study Support Scholarship and the Great East Japan Earthquake Fukushima Children's Fund.

ACOM Bluebird Fund (Started in 1984)
The fundraiser was initiated by ACOM employees. Money collected through donation boxes installed companywide and payroll deductions are donated as relief funds in the event of a major natural disaster. As of August 31, 2021, the cumulative total of donations has reached approximately 12 million yen (100 donations). As a general rule, the company makes matching donations.