Roundup: Boarding and International School Day

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

The Japan Times Boarding and International School Day 2024 for elementary to high schools was held at the Foreign Correspondents’...

CDP Awards Japan highlights successes, challenges

Hiroko Nakata
Contributing writer

Amid a growing global sense of urgency on solving environmental issues, CDP Worldwide-Japan held the CDP Awards Japan 2024 on...

Unlock your global potential: EF Academy — Where tradition meets innovation

School offers an unparalleled global education, fostering academic excellence, cultural diversity and personal growth. With world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and...

Nissay Asset Management stays at forefront

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

The disclosure of nonfinancial information related to companies’ environmental efforts through CDP is increasingly appreciated in the investment market. In...

Decision-useful data is key to a net-zero future

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

To avert further catastrophic climate impacts, global warming must be capped at no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial...

Tokyo leads the cities of the world in acting against the climate crisis

Yuriko Koike
GOVERNOR OF TOKYO

As the impacts of climate change have become a reality, as evidenced by the more frequent occurrence of disasters such...

Government leadership needed: expert Tamaki

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

International finance expert Rintaro Tamaki feels that despite the progressive efforts made by companies like those participating in CDP, awareness...

Kao pursues Kirei Lifestyle Plan for sustainability

Yoshihiro Hasebe
President and Chief Executive Officer

At Kao, as a company that offers everyday essentials to people all over the world, we believe it is our...

FSA head discusses helping firms, individuals take a long-term view

Hiroko Nakata
Contributing writer

Amid increasing global attention to the transparency of companies’ sustainability performance, most important is whether or not disclosure enhances their...

For Sekisui House, home is where the start is

Yoshihiro Nakai
Representative Director of the Board President, Executive Officer, CEO

Since its foundation in 1960, Sekisui House Ltd. has centered its business on home building. We pursued safety and peace...

Tokyo Global Dialogue: Rebuilding security, cooperation

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

In the midst of upheavals in international politics putting global peace and security at risk, the fifth Tokyo Global Dialogue...

CJPF Award 2024 highlights innovation and tradition

Emi Maeda
Contributing writer

The CJPF Award 2024 ceremony on Feb. 26 announced 18 award-winning projects that showcase Japan’s allure through its cultural and...