87-1 ESG Working Group Report 2017

Summary

The “Working Group on Incorporating Issues Regarding Sustainability into Investment” (ESG Working Group) has produced the attached Guidebook aiming to improve fundamental understanding of ESG investment, with a particular focus on “E”.

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Issuer

Japan

Year

2017

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

ESG Working Group (Industry)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land