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ORIX Group is committed to focusing its combined strength toward solving environmental and energy issues through business, both today and in the years ahead.

Japan currently faces many major challenges, including restoration and reconstruction initiatives following the Great East Japan Earthquake and the need to secure a stable supply of electric power. In the aftermath of this unprecedented natural disaster, I think that it will be difficult for Japan to aim to return to the pre-disaster status quo. In particular, the first priority is to secure a safe and stable supply of energy, which is the foundation of industry and daily life. We need to establish a new direction that takes into consideration the balance between Japan's economic growth and the environment.

One of the fundamental concepts under the government's "Innovative Strategy for Energy and the Environment" is the development of distributed energy systems, which complement fossil fuels and nuclear power with the use of renewable energy. Initiatives that focus the combined strengths of the public and private sectors are essential in order to realize this objective. The establishment of new social systems entails a range of essential tasks, including not only technical development but also raising funds for capital investment and providing services to promote the adoption of the new systems.

ORIX Group wants to contribute to the creation of a new society through the provision of financial services.

ORIX was established as a leasing company, and through the accumulation of know-how related to both "finance" and "tangible assets" has enhanced its specialized knowledge and expanded its fields of business. ORIX is also developing a wide range of Eco Services in the fields of energy and the environment, such as energy conservation, electric power, the promotion of solar power systems and the operation of a biomass power plant.

Using our accumulated financial service, environmental and energy knowledge in addition to our Group network, we will continue working to support the establishment of a new social system. Moreover, we will promote our Eco Services in overseas markets, where there is an ongoing transition in environmental and energy policies, with a particular emphasis on Asia.

ORIX Group will strengthen its own internal environmental initiatives, such as reducing its CO₂ emissions, conserving energy and ensuring proper waste disposal. In addition, through the provision of Eco Services, we will continue striving to contribute to solving the environmental and energy issues of our customers and society.

October 2011