Strategic Focus: Understanding ESG & Sustainability Regulations And Reporting In Japan
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Executive Summary
Sustainability is a critical consideration in Japan, with economic, social and geographical factors at play. The country frequently finds itself in the path of extreme weather and geological events. Its history of product innovation and – more recently – competition in a global marketplace have significantly contributed to the development of its macroeconomic strategy and social policy. Bringing each of these factors together, Japan’s government is focused on building a regulatory landscape that promotes resilience and transparency. This report provides executives with an overview of Japan’s sustainability landscape and how they can prepare for entering its markets.Historical influences and current necessities drive Japan’s ESG and sustainability agenda
Transparency and investor demand drive regulatory focus on resilience and opportunity
Firms in Japan should prepare themselves for the opportunities on offer
Figure 1. Japan’s key sustainability visions, policies and regulations
Figure 2. Timeline of circular economy models in Japan
Figure 3. Changes in Japan’s Corporate Governance Code
About the Authors
Callum Millard
Analyst
Callum is an Analyst at Verdantix, helping firms navigate the evolving ESG, sustainability, product innovation and product stewardship landscapes, to drive value creation and ...
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Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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