Held the "9th NTT Group Sustainability Conferences"

The Grand Prizes for the 9th NTT Group Sustainability Conferences have been determined
There are also General Vote Awards determined through online voting!

The Sustainability Conferences are held annually, with this year marking the ninth installment. As everyone is aware, the Conferences are a place to introduce and share initiatives conducted by NTT Group companies in Japan and around the world that contribute to a sustainable society, and serve as an event to promote awareness of the NTT Group's sustainability management as something that each employee is responsible for. The results of the "9th NTT Group Sustainability Conferences," which were held online from February 15 to March 15, were announced the other day. (Last year's article "8th NTT Group Sustainability Conferences Held Online from February 15" can be found here ）
The Grand Prizes for the CSV category and Social Contribution category were determined by the judges. We also created a General Vote Award determined by online voting to recognize initiatives that had garnered considerable support.

CSV Category - Grand Prize

Initiative overview
AI-operated buses refers to a vehicle dispatching system which supports demand-based transportation. The AI system performs the optimal vehicle dispatching in real time based on bookings from users, and provides operation instructions to vehicles. This enables users to move about without being restricted by timetables or bus lines, and makes it possible to operate the buses efficiently. Additionally, the system can also provide information on things such as regional facilities, shops, and coupons, which contributes to the revitalization of the area by generating new demand for transportation as well as encouraging people to go out to more places. Stemming from these AI-operated buses, we aim to develop and accelerate efforts for multimodal MaaS and self-driving in order to overcome various social issues related to transportation and mobility.

CSV Category - Prize of Excellence (Two initiatives)

Initiative overview
The "ICT buoy" was created together with fishermen as a result of interactions with seaweed and oyster farmers in the Sanriku region. These efforts started through reconstruction assistance following the Great East Japan Earthquake. The initiative made it possible for fishermen to easily check ocean conditions at any time via a smartphone, and contributed to a leap in production efficiency. Recently, we began a proof-of-concept for advanced smart aquaculture in fish farming (e.g., measuring fish length, optimizing feeding rate). We are making efforts together with our partners to raise the profitability of aquaculture management. We are always aware of "frontline perspectives." We aim to realize "sustainable and hopeful community development (regional development)," using ICT to energize fisheries locations.

CSV Category - Prize of Excellence (Two initiatives)

Initiative overview
We utilize digital technologies in a wide range of fields including "bolstering the safety and security of city residents," "improving convenience for city residents," "revitalizing industry," and "promoting interactions" to overcome social issues for the social implementation of a regional smart city in Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture. Over the five years of utilizing the grant for the promotion of regional development, we aim to further improve the business models of each project, create industries, and build a data utilization system, aiming for a sustainable approach rooted in the community. Over the five years of utilizing the grant for the promotion of regional development, we aim to further improve the business models of each project, create industries, and build a data utilization system, aiming for a sustainable approach rooted in the community.

CSV Category - Prize of Excellence (Two initiatives)

Initiative overview
We provide support to the Siriraj Thailand Hospital, which uses telemedicine to swiftly treat stroke patients with their first Mobile Stroke Unit. With this technology, physicians can provide immediate treatment and diagnosis while patients are being transported to the hospital.

Social Contribution Category - Prize of Excellence (Two initiatives)

Initiative overview
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the three major infectious diseases in the world. The SDGs, founded by the UN, include the eradication of TB by 2030 as a part of the Good Health and Well-Being goal. Utilizing jointly developed AI medical imaging and diagnosis technology, NTT DATA and India's DeepTek have rolled out a TB diagnosis service with the aim of early detection and early treatment of TB patients in India, which has the largest number of TB patients in the world. We are conducting a social contribution activity in which this service is provided free of charge for 100,000 residents in the Chennai municipality. For residents who have difficulty visiting a hospital, the service can now be provided by a medical checkup vehicle which travels around the region equipped with an X-ray machine and AI diagnostic imaging.

Social Contribution Category - Prize of Excellence (Two initiatives)

Initiative overview
Specifically, OriHime serves as a way to connect rugby players with people in the community to provide new ways to cheer the athletes on and watch games. Furthermore, it also connects rugby players with children who eat meals alone. Sharing meals through remote technology can resolve issues and enables the players to provide food education to the children. These initiatives work to realize new types of communication that address social challenges.

CSV Category - General Vote Award (Two initiatives)

Social Contribution Category - General Vote Award (Two initiatives)

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