FIF’s activity and SDGs

Aiming to contribute to SDGs

Since its foundation in 2006, FIF has made social contributions through cooperating with various stakeholders. FIF aims to contribute towards SDGs, a set of shared goals by the international society, through different activities utilizing the knowhow and networks accumulated over the years.
By promoting activities towards five of the 17 goals and related targets, FIF has been contributing to the achievement of SDGs goals.

What is SDGs?

SDGs stands for Sustainable Development Goals, which is adopted in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly, aiming for “No one is left behind” from the world. It consists of 17 goals with 169 targets, intended to be achieved by both developing and developed countries by 2030.
The 169 targets on this page are quoted from the following website.United Nations, “Take Action for the Sustainable Development Goals – United Nations Sustainable Development”. Retrieved September 6, 2021.

GOAL4

Quality Education

TARGET 4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

In this changing world, it is becoming more and more important for young generations to identify issues, to cooperate with others and to find solutions. In order to support such activities, FIF’s “Kids Innovation Lab” organizes a wide range of programs for future generations from preschoolers to university students. In 2024, FIF held an international event where high school handball club students received skills training from world-class players of Paris Saint-Germain, which is one of the top handball teams.

GOAL5

Achieving Gender Equality

TARGET 5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decisionmaking in political, economic and public life

Fostering female STEAM talents is strongly needed for maximizing welfare and developing Japan’s economy. FIF strongly supports the career development of female students having strong interests in science and technology. In 2023, FIF held an online seminar where female scientists and engineers in universities and firms had lively talks with female students seeking for their careers. In 2024, FIF organized events for female students to discuss with female IT consultants with degrees in science and engineering to develop their careers.

GOAL9

Industry, Innovation,
and Infrastructure

TARGET 9.5 Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

FIF’s “Member Companies Lab” provides an open innovation platform for managers and next-generation leaders in various industries to learn about global trends and cutting-edge technologies and to discuss common issues and challenges.
FIF’s “Kids Innovation Lab” organizes various events for children to talk with corporate managers and to experience advanced technologies, in order to provide opportunities for them to seek for their careers and to develop their ability to design their own society in the future.

GOAL10

Reduced Inequalities

TARGET 10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

Since 2016, “Kids Innovation Lab” has been providing IT-based para-sports experiences, using a VR app developed by volunteer engineers of Future Corporation. FIF creates various opportunities for young generations to consider and understand the importance of a symbiotic society. As part of such activities, FIF holds experience sessions of VR Blind Soccer®, visits elementary schools to provide learning opportunities, and supports exhibitors at relevant events.

GOAL17

Partnerships for the Goals

TARGET 17.17 Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships

FIF’s activities are supported by various stakeholders, including companies, government agencies, and schools. “Member Companies Labholds various seminars with experts to promote the development of regional economies and the cooperation among firms, governments, and academia. “Kids Innovation Lab” organizes wide-ranging programs for children to obtain knowledge and experiences. As part of such activities, IT consultants talk directly to children in workshops at elementary schools.