These guidelines set out definitions and calculation methods for reporting environmental performance indicators.
Ministry of the Environment
Government ministryEnvironment
More informationMajor 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 resourcesTrue
Organizations covered by the instrumentAll Companies
Industry scopeAll/none specified
Disclosure venueData disclosure to government
ESG coverage - E (Environment)All
ESG coverage- Eco (Economic & General)Trade and Investment
Current
CountryJapan
RegionAsia Pacific
Date of publication2012
Issuer typeGovernments (governmental department, agency)
Reporting requirementsGuidelines and standards for non-financial reporting
Mandatory or voluntaryVoluntary
The geographical scopeNational/federal