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Environmental Reporting Guidelines, 2007, 2012

Japan Current 2012

These guidelines set out definitions and calculation methods for reporting environmental performance indicators.

Issuer name

Ministry of the Environment

Government ministry

Environment

More information

Major revisions include: (1) If companies wish to report in accordance with the guidelines they are required, among other things, to; include summary lists and tables for major indicators; report on the status of environmentally-conscious investment or financing; and report on the status of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of biological resources. (2) Companies are recommended to take measures for improving the reliability of environmental reporting and prepare an environmental report with a greater focus on stakeholders' views.

Reporting resources

True

Organizations covered by the instrument

All Companies

Industry scope

All/none specified

Disclosure venue

Data disclosure to government

ESG coverage - E (Environment)

All

ESG coverage- Eco (Economic & General)

Trade and Investment

Status

Current

Country

Japan

Region

Asia Pacific

Date of publication

2012

Issuer type

Governments (governmental department, agency)

Reporting requirements

Guidelines and standards for non-financial reporting

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

The geographical scope

National/federal

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