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Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 9, 2020
Satoyama: Special Award winner
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 9, 2020
ESG: Grand Prize winner
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 9, 2020
ESG: Excellence Award winner
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 9, 2020
ESG: Excellence Award winner
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 9, 2020
ESG: Special Award winner
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 27, 2020
Morgan Stanley-run ESG fund marks biggest Japan debut in 20 years
The fund has raised an initial amount of u00a5383 billion, making it Japan's second-biggest launch of all time.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 9, 2020
Tepco plans ¥2 trillion green power push by 2030
The spending plans are among the most ambitious from Japanese utilities, which lag global peers in shifting away from fossil fuels.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 19, 2019
Villains or visionaries? Hedge funds short companies they say 'greenwash'
Tens of trillions of global investment dollars are pouring into companies touting robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials. Now short-sellers spy an opportunity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 30, 2019
Tepco may become first Japanese utility to issue green bonds
Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc. could become the first Japanese utility to issue green bonds.
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 6, 2019
Recipients recognized for sustainable contributions
The Japan Times Satoyama and ESG consortiums hosted an inaugural awards ceremony on Friday at Tokyo Midtown to recognize seven parties for their activities and contributions in their respective fields.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2019
Satoyama: Grand Prize winner
Kenya Katayama
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2019
Satoyama: Excellence Award winner
Chika Tsubouchi
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 6, 2019
Satoyama: Excellence Award winner
Japanese people have long collected urushi (lacquer) sap, utilizing it for eating utensils, architecture, Buddhist statues and artisanry, among a variety of other things.
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 6, 2019
Satoyama: Special Award winner
Tottori is the least-populated prefecture in Japan, but it is blessed with abundant nature, such as the country's renowned Tottori Sand Dunes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 6, 2019
ESG: Grand Prize winner
We are greatly honored to receive the inaugural Japan Times Satoyama & ESG Awards in the ESG (environmental, social and governance) category.
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 6, 2019
ESG: Excellence Award winner
Marui Group Co. promotes what we call Co-Creation Sustainability Management. With this policy, we aim to bring about an inclusive and flourishing society where all people can experience happiness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 6, 2019
ESG: Excellence Award winner
We started our system of collecting used trays in 1990 at storefronts of six supermarkets. Thanks to the increasing understanding and cooperation of consumers, the number of collection locations for this initiative has grown to more than 9,200.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 18, 2019
Japan Post Insurance eyes firms with tech edge in new ESG investment strategy
Japan Post Insurance is shifting its approach to sustainable investing by picking companies with a technological edge for solving global problems, its investment chief said, in a move away from typical ESG selection criteria.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 2, 2018
More investors engaging in the battle against climate change: PRI chairman
Global investors are becoming more aware of the risk of the global warming and thinking that their investments can function as a spearhead to counter the problem, said the head of the world's leading organization that advocates responsible investment.

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