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Building ESG into today’s business models
Japan Times ESG Consortium
On the back of an increasing global commitment to sustainability, Japanese companies have boosted engagement with the environmental sector and...
ESG involvement vital for company leaders
Japan Times ESG Consortium
Commitment from top management is indispensable for promoting ESG (environmental, social and governance) engagement, Yasumasa Nishi, then-president and CEO of...
ESG activity grows with business models
Japan Times ESG Consortium
The gravity of ESG commitments will further increase as the global economic circle has moved to place more emphasis on...
Investing more in Japan’s children and health
ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
“Never say never,” Rohto Pharmaceutical Co.’s new corporate slogan, created in 2016, embodies the firm’s determination to “overcome challenges” to...
Innovative sustainability new front line
Japan Times ESG Consortium
Why are corporate giants such as Unilever, Walmart or Nike aggressively pursuing green business and sustainable corporate practices? Why have...
Sustainable business shines in spotlight
Response Global Media Limited
Since the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) was launched in April 2006 at the New York Stock Exchange, enabling relevant...
Environmental friendliness through recycling
FP Corporation
FP Corp. has grown to become a leading manufacturer of food tray containers over the 56 years since its establishment....
Non-financial factors influencing investment
Japan Times ESG Consortium
Investments based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are long-term investments taking sustainability and growth — in addition to...