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Principles for financial action towards a sustainable society

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Summary

This set of Principles was drawn up as guidelines for action by financial institutions concerned with the future of the planet and seeking to fulfil their roles and responsibilities in shaping a sustainable society. It is also intended as a starting point for like-minded financial institutions to cooperate without reference to their specific industry types, size and geography.

Issuer

Japan

Year

2012

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

The Drafting Committee for Environmental Finance Principles; Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan (Government)

Instrument type

Principles

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

    • Very Low 0.09%
    • Low 0.00%
    • E focus: climate change, conservation, emissions, energy, environment, green procurement, recycled materials, recycling, resource efficiency, sustainable finance, biodiversity
    • S focus: human rights
    • G focus: responsible investment, risk management, equator principles
    • Finance, Health, Management, Real estate