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Japan's Corporate Governance Code: Seeking Sustainable Corporate Growth and Increased Corporate Value over the Mid-to Long-Term

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Summary

This Corporate Governance Code establishes fundamental principles for effective corporate governance at listed companies in Japan. It is expected that the Code's appropriate implementation will contribute to the development and success of companies, investors and the Japanese economy as a whole through individual companies' self-motivated actions so as to achieve sustainable growth and increase corporate value over the mid-to long-term.

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Issuer

Japan

Year

2018

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

JPX Tokyo Stock Exchange (Stock Exchange)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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