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”.

Issuer

Japan

Year

2017

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

ESG Working Group (Industry)

Instrument type

Report

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

Restrictiveness
- Very Low 0.19%
Restrictions on business
- Low 0.02%
ESG
- E focus: climate change, climate risk, emissions, energy, environment, environmental policy, forests, oil spill, pollution, recycling, waste, water, water quality, water scarcity, biodiversity
- S focus: employee turnover, human rights, value creation, compensation
- G focus: corruption, responsible investment, risk management, accountability
Sustainable Development Goals
GRI standards
Main industries targeted
- Agriculture, Finance, Information, Management, Mining, Professional services