By combining companies’ ESG management practices with The Japan Times' ability to communicate in English, we hope to promote dialogue with investors, improve the value of member companies and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Driving more institutional capital toward sustainable investment
Hiroko Nakata Contributing writer
The last session on the second day of the RI Japan event was plenary 7, which focused on what Japan...
Poppins helps working women and their kids build better lives
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
Poppins Corp. started providing services to support working women 37 years ago, when the concept of social entrepreneurship was not...
Nippon Life engages to encourage green transition
Hiroko Nakata Contributing writer
Engaging with high-emitting companies to spur transformation of their business rather than divesting from them is becoming increasingly important to...
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...
