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Efficiency improvements in postal and logistics businesses, DX promotion, and service expansion tailored to regional needs will be strengthened.\n\n### Governance Enhancement and Sustainability Management\nIn light of past scandals, compliance and governance strengthening are positioned as key management priorities. Thorough measures to prevent recurrence and organizational culture reforms will be promoted. Initiatives to reduce environmental impact include introduction of EV vehicles and utilization of renewable energy. Efforts to advance diversity and employee health management are also emphasized. 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