Japan’s responses to rapid global sustainable finance evolution
How can Japanese institutional investors and financial institutions secure a place in the rapidly evolving sustainable finance world?
Join opinion leaders from Japan and abroad to discover how urgent theoretical and practical issues can marry with the vision for a new era of capitalism in a sustainability-conscious world.
Make new connections with 500+ senior Japanese finance professionals to debate regulatory developments, market trends and best practices in responsible investment, and be a part of advancing sustainable finance in Japan.
There are discounts available to NGOs, academics, small businesses and subscribers. Click here for more information.
What can you expect at the forum?
Connect with the Japanese ESG and sustainable finance industry
Past attendees have included Dai-ichi Life Insurance, GPIF, Japan Post Insurance, Pension Fund Association, Sophia School Corporation, Transport Agency Pension Fund, and many more.
Get answers to the biggest ESG questions from industry experts
Carefully curated panel sessions will showcase the depth and the dynamics of sustainable finance discussion from global standardisations of ESG to organisational challenges to take up portfolio decarbonisation.
Japan-focused content with a global perspective
With a well-established network of sustainable finance practitioners, Responsible Investor will bring together both local and international attendees to discuss how to progress Japanese business in a sustainability-conscious world.
Meet our 2023 keynote speakers
Hear from the top officials presenting strategies to push climate risk management forward and enhance opportunities in sustainable finance.
Key event themes
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- Accelerating Japan’s path to Net Zero through the Green Transformation
Understanding the GX Policy Package’s aims for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 – how realistic and deliverable are these aims? - Debating the future trajectory of ESG and its implications for investors
ESG has faced considerable headwinds, given the recent backlash in the US, Ukraine war and energy crisis and increasing concerns of greenwashing – what are these impacts in the longer term? - The advancement of gender equality in Japan
How can Japan further accelerate closing the gender pay gap and increase the ratio of women in managerial positions? - The evolution of data and Japan’s role in data disclosure
Understanding the FSA code of conduct for ESG evaluation and data providers – how will it impact on ESG markets? - Getting the Asset Owner perspective on ESG
What do Japanese institutional investors really want out of ESG?
- Accelerating Japan’s path to Net Zero through the Green Transformation
Connect with 500+ Japanese sustainable finance professionals
Our leading advisory board in 2023
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Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.
Connect with investors & ESG professionals
Responsible Investor Japan provides an opportunity to make connections with an exclusive audience of ESG and sustainable finance decision makers. Share your solutions, collaborate and network with senior-level executives through bespoke sponsorship packages to meet your 2023 business goals.
Our leading advisory board in 2023
Arisa Kishigami
Independent Consultant, En-CycleS
Arisa Kishigami is an independent thought leader & consultant through her initiative En-CycleS. Arisa aims to bridge gaps in thought and action on sustainable investment/finance and corporate management in Japan and globally. As part of this, Ari… Read full bio
Michiyo Morisawa
Senior Lead, Japan, PRI
Dr. Michiyo Morisawa is Japan's senior lead in the signatory relation of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and PRI has expanded ESG investment since establishing the Japan Network in 2010. Also, she is as Japan Director of CDP, guiding… Read full bio
Hideki Takada
Director for Strategy Development, Financial Services Agency
Mr. Takada has been working as a government official at the Ministry of Finance since 1995, dealing with various policy areas including public finance, tax and financial services. His career also includes secondments to other public bodies such as: H… Read full bio
Satoshi Ikeda
Chief Sustainable Finance Officer, Financial Services Agency, Government of Japan
Satoshi Ikeda has been the Chief Sustainable Finance Officer (CFSO) at the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA) since 2019. In this role, he covers a wide range of issues concerning sustainable finance which include, among other things, designin… Read full bio
Mari Kogiso
Co CEO, SDG Impact Japan
Mari is an impact investing expert with extensive background in inclusive business, sustainable finance, and social entrepreneurship. Most recently, Mari founded the SDG Impact Japan to promote sustainable finance in Japan and Asia and serve as CoCEO… Read full bio
The RI Japan conference will take place in May 2023, all timings are in Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).
For more information on the agenda, please contact Andrew Wolff.
andrew.w@peimedia.com / +81 (0) 3 6205 3224
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Agenda
RI Japan 2023 - Wednesday 24th
Day 1 (All times in JST)
08:15 - 09:00
Registration
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome remarks from Responsible Investor and Lead Sponsors
09:15 - 10:05
Plenary 1: Globalisation vs localisation of ESG standards and their adoption in Japan
Hideki Takada,
Ryushiro Kodaira,
Hiroshi Komori
- How do we enable greater interoperability between varying regulatory standards?
- Will tighter disclosure standards actually make any tangible impact in driving capital to sustainable assets?
- What standards will Japan adopt – the ISSB or SSBJ standard? Is there a more localized approach for Japan needed given its transition needs?
10:05 - 10:20
Keynote: Promoting Transition Finance in Japan
Shinichi Kihara
10:20 - 11:00
Networking break
11:00 - 11:50
Plenary 2: Accelerating Japan’s path to Net Zero through the Green Transformation
Reiko Hayashi,
Satoshi Ikeda,
Fumihiro Kajikawa
- Understanding the GX Policy Package’s aims for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 – how realistic and deliverable are these aims?
- GX economic transition bonds and transition finance – what is the role that this can potentially play?
- What is further needed to accelerate the transition of Japan’s energy supply structure and lessons can be learned from other OECD countries? What is the offshore perspective?
11:50 - 12:40
Plenary 3: The evolution of data and Japan’s role in data disclosure
Arisa Kishigami,
Yuki Nishida
- Understanding the FSA code of conduct for ESG evaluation and data providers – how will it impact on ESG markets?
- Can it tangibly influence investor confidence in ESG ratings and enhance ESG standards?
- Alternative data sets, what is the next generation of ESG data?
12:40 - 13:30
Networking lunch
13:30 - 14:15
Stream A-1: Investing in the Just transition
Kenji Fuma
- Balancing between a Just Transition and Net zero alignment.
- Understanding how to mitigate the social impacts of the energy transition.
- Does ESG have a PR problem in this context?
13:30 - 14:15
Stream B-1: Integrating human rights into the investment process
Asako Nagai,
Andrea Webster,
Michiyo Morisawa
- How is the external environment changing from financial institutions to respond to human rights?
- What are the major drivers for financial institutions including legal/regulatory updates?
- What are the best practices taken by leading financial institutions?
13:30 - 14:15
Stream C-1: ESG financial institution disclosure in Japan
Chie Mitsui,
Emi Onozuka,
Ryuichi Horie
- Current regulatory environments in US and Europe vs. Japan.
- Best practices for fund regulation
- The impact of regulation on ESG investments
14:20 - 15:05
Stream A-2: Case study showcase for voluntary carbon trading markets.
Ken Tammoto
- How can carbon credits be used as part of a Net Zero strategy?
- What is the role of the GX league in propelling carbon trading in Japan?
- How to make carbon trading work cross border?
14:20 - 15:05
Stream B-2: Diversity and Inclusion
Mari Kogiso,
Keiko Fujimi,
Kaori Sasaki
- How can Japan further accelerate closing the gender pay gap and increase the ratio of women in managerial positions?
- Successfully implementing DEI change management and its relationship to improved corporate performance.
- The benefits of neurodiversity in the DEI context.
14:20 - 15:05
Stream C-2: Financing Solutions for Net Zero
Ayaka Fujiwara
- Transition finance – is the Japanese approach a blueprint for the world?
- How much can sustainability-linked loans and green bonds can make an impact?
- Blended finance – how can this fill in financing gaps? What are alternatives to blended finance?
15:05 - 15:35
Networking break
15:35 - 16:25
Stream A-3: Sustainable oceans and the blue economy
Akane Enatsu,
Wakao Hanaoka,
Mari Yoshitaka
- How can Japan shift to a low- carbon ocean future?
- What role can blue bonds and blue carbon credits play?
- Creating sustainable fisheries: linking biodiversity conservation and food security
15:35 - 16:25
Stream B-3: ESG Case Study Showcase
- Examples highlighting where ESG has brought tangible results
15:35 - 16:25
Stream C-3: Revisiting governance for sustainable business practices
Shigeru Uchigasaki
- Recognizing the link between good governance and management of ESG issues
- How to increase accountability and real commitment to ESG issues amongst top management
- Understanding the need for cross departmental collaboration on ESG issues.
Shigeru Uchigasaki
President, CEO, Human Resources Governance Leaders Co., Ltd. / Executive Officer, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
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16:30 - 17:30
Plenary 4: Debating the future trajectory of ESG and its implications for investors
Anthony Eames,
Yuki Yasui,
Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker
- ESG has faced considerable headwinds, given the recent backlash in the US, Ukraine war energy crisis and increasing concerns of greenwashing – what are these impacts in the longer term?
- What actions are needed to be implemented to boost ESG’s credibility and what can Japan’s investor community do to enhance this?
- What lessons can Japan’s ESG community learn from the backlash in the US?
17:30 - 19:30
Drinks reception
Agenda
RI Japan 2023 - Thursday 25th
Day 2 (All times in JST)
08:00 - 09:45
Registration
08:30 - 09:45
Deep Dive workshop: how to achieve a net zero goal
The purpose of the workshop is to impart best practices and insight on how investors can set and monitor progress to a net zero goals and discuss engagement strategies for influencing companies. The workshop will explore questions such as:
- What are the steps that investors should take to set and monitor net zero goals?
- How to evaluate climate impacts of portfolios currently?
- What are the obstacles to get more asset owners in this region to visibly commit and act on climate?
- How to engage with companies on net zero progress and decarbonization?
- What escalation strategies and tools can investors employ with companies that aren’t net-zero aligned?
09:45 - 10:30
Stream A-4: Japan Inc’s progress in decarbonization
Hiroyuki Tezuka,
Tadashi Murano
- How corporates in Japan are making efforts to decarbonize?
- How are traditionally fossil fuel intensive corporations leading the transformation?
- How are corporates also integrating biodiversity issues with their decarbonization goals?
09:45 - 10:30
Stream B-4: Strengthening human capital management
Yuki Shimazu,
Takashi Iwamoto
- Understanding the growing importance of human capital in corporate value assessment
- Human capital disclosure practices in Japan and abroad
- Case studies for best practices
09:45 - 10:30
Stream C-4: Getting the Asset Owner perspective on ESG
Haruyoshi Ito,
Yuki Kimura
- What do Japanese institutional investors really want out of ESG? Why and when do asset owners not engage with sustainable investing?
- The changing face of asset owner & asset manager relationships – how are reporting and monitoring standards evolving?
- How do asset owners deal with the issue of greenwashing
10:30 - 10:45
15 minutes break
10:45 - 11:30
Stream A-5: Spotlight on Green Hydrogen as a path to net zero
Miho Kurosaki,
Hidetaka Endo
- Green hydrogen and the energy transition – how can it help decarbonize heavy industry?
- What is Japan’s role in the green hydrogen revolution and how is it encouraging innovation?
- What are the technological & cost constraints? How realistic and effective will it be to implement green hydrogen strategies?
10:45 - 11:30
Stream B-5: Corporate Sustainability and sustainable supply chains
Akiko Sato,
Ryusuke Tanaka
- What are the commercial drivers for large MNCs to adopt sustainable practices?
- What are companies doing to make their supply chains more sustainable?
- What challenges do corporates face in implementing their sustainability strategies and disseminating information on targets to the public and investors?
10:45 - 11:30
Stream C-5: The rise of shareholder resolutions
Asahi Yamashita,
Koh Matsuki,
Brynn O'Brien
- Understanding the process and merits of shareholder resolutions.
- What are the main drivers for success or failure of resolutions?
- Best practices for dealing with Anti ESG resolutions.
11:30 - 11:45
15 minutes break
11:45 - 12:30
Stream A-6: Climate Change scenario planning
Yoko Monoe,
Motoshi Tomita
- Transition scenarios: assumptions and modelling under uncertainty, and financial risks associated with delayed political action.
- Assessing the cost of a delayed transition: the central impact of stranded assets.
- The way forward for climate risk management in the financial sector in uncertain times.
11:45 - 12:30
Stream B-6: Embracing AI and digitalization in ESG
Philip Sugai
- How can Japan accelerate digitalization and change and apply it in the ESG context?
- Why sustainability builds on digitalisation
- The future role of AI technology in ESG reporting
- Understanding the ethics of AI
Philip Sugai
Professor of Marketing (Graduate School of Business), Director (Value Research Center), Doshisha University
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11:45 - 12:30
Stream C-6: ESG Future Leaders Roundtable
Aiko Kozaki,
Hiroyoshi Uchida,
Masato Nakamura
- How can the next generation break through the conservative barriers of a seniority-based culture in Japan?
- What are they keys to success in forging a career in the industry – what are the skill sets needed?
- Success stories from young leaders in the industry.
12:30 - 13:45
Networking lunch
13:45 - 14:00
Keynote
Hiroshi Ono
14:00 - 14:15
Keynote
14:15 - 15:05
Plenary 5: Bringing the biodiversity challenge into the mainstream
Makoto Haraguchi,
Hirotaka Hideshima
- How can you best manage biodiversity risk in the portfolio?
- How do investors view the Cop 15 adoption of the Post 2020 framework?
- How do you go about getting data and is biodiversity data reliable?
15:05 - 15:45
Networking break
15:45 - 16:00
Keynote
16:00 - 16:15
Keynote
16:15 - 17:05
Plenary 6: The rise of impact investing as an investment strategy
Takuro Kimura
- Demystifying impact investing – what does it actually mean in 2023?
- Can impact investing really bring about tangible change whilst delivering compelling financial returns?
- How can impact investing overcome the issue of not scaling?
- How can we accurately measure impact and what methodologies can we employ?
17:05 - 18:30
Close of Conference, followed by networking
For more information on speaking in May 2023, please contact Andrew Wolff
andrew.w@peimedia.com | +81 (0) 3 6205 3224
Speaker line-up in 2023
Jiro Adachi
Executive Director, Japan Center for a Sustainable Environment and Society (JACSES)
Graduated from the College of Arts of the University of Tokyo. After working for a chemical and materials related company, he joined JACSES as a staff member. He also works as a board member of other NGOs, corporate board member, think tank fellow, a… Read full bio
Paul Beddie
CEO, FutureMax Institute / Advisory Board Chairman, Doshisha University, Value Research Center (VRC)
Business development executive with 30 years of experience living and working in Asia, I work with CXO and Board members of Asian headquartered companies in their globalization initiatives using Green Transformation (GX) strategies to drive Digital T… Read full bio
Ravi Chidambaram
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Rimm Sustainability Private Limited
A strong believer in ethical, purpose-driven, and environmental-focused principles, Ravi Chidambaram has brought much value to the community through his knowledge and expertise. He shares his insight as a Professor of Sustainability at Yale-NUS and a… Read full bio
Anthony Eames
Managing Director of Responsible Investment Strategy for Calvert Research and Management / Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Anthony is responsible for the suite of strategies focused on responsible investing, encompassing actively and passively managed U.S. and international equity strategies, fixed-income strategies and asset allocation funds. Anthony oversees client com… Read full bio
Akane Enatsu
Head of Nomura Research Center of Sustainability, Nomura Institute of Capital Markets Research
Akane Enatsu joined Nomura Institute of Capital Markets Research (NICMR) in 2012 and was appointed as the Head of Nomura Research Center of Sustainability (NRCS) in 2019. Her main research coverage includes public finance and sustainable finance. She… Read full bio
Hidetaka Endo
Manager (GX Business Expert) in Technology Development office, Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd
Hidetaka Endo has experienced inter-agency projects in Ministry of Defense for 16 years. After rescue operation in Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, he moved to Toshiba and joined to establish a Green hydrogen energy business, which is to di… Read full bio
Keiko Fujimi
Reskilling Business Manager, Waris Corporation
I have worked in the human resources industry for more than 10 years, providing support for non-regular employment, freelance employment, and other services. I have been involved in supporting the careers of more than 500 women and working for the em… Read full bio
Ayaka Fujiwara
Climate Investment Specialist, Green Climate Fund
Ayaka Fujiwara is Climate Investment Specialist at the Green Climate Fund (GCF)’s Private Sector Facility, where she is responsible for the origination and appraisal of private sector climate projects and programmes since 2018. Ayaka has 12 years of… Read full bio
Kenji Fuma
CEO, Neural Inc.
Kenji Fuma is a founder and CEO of Neural Inc, an advisory firm in corporate sustainability management and sustainable finance with clients of TOPIX 500 brands, start-ups and intuitional investors. He is also an adjunct professor at Shinshu Universit… Read full bio
Wakao Hanaoka
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd.
After working in marine conservation, Wakao founded Seafood Legacy in Tokyo in 2015 to build Japan-centric solutions for seafood sustainability by addressing the importance of domestic business-led initiatives to create a driving force for regulatory… Read full bio
Makoto Haraguchi
SVP of Sustainability Section, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings
Makoto Haraguchi is a TNFD Taskforce Member. Since joining the MS &AD Insurance Group in 1996, he has worked to realize a sustainable and resilient society through business using nature-based solutions.
Reiko Hayashi
Director and Deputy President, BofA Securities Japan
Reiko Hayashi is director and deputy president of BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. In these roles, she oversees the firm’s interactions with regulators and government departments in Japan and is responsible for overseeing the governance framework acro… Read full bio
Hirotaka Hideshima
Counsellor on Global Strategy to President and Board of Directors, Norinchukin Bank
Hirotaka HIDESHIMA took up the current position in April 2021, mainly focusing on regulatory and sustainability-related issues. He joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) in November 2022. Hirotaka HIDESHIMA worked for the… Read full bio
Ryuichi Horie
Co-founder & CEO, CSR Design Green Investment Advisory
Horie is Co-founder and CEO of CSR Design Green Investment Advisory, Co., Ltd., which focuses on ESG advisory in the real estate and infrastructure sectors as well as research on green buildings and sustainable finance. He graduated from University o… Read full bio
Satoshi Ikeda
Chief Sustainable Finance Officer, Financial Services Agency
In March 2019, the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA) decided to create the position of Chief Sustainable Finance Officer (CSFO), to plan and coordinate on promotion of sustainable finance internally and globally. Upon its creation Satoshi Ike… Read full bio
Haruyoshi Ito
Associate Professor of Finance, Aoyama Gakuin University, Graduate School of International Management
After earning a Ph.D. in International Management from Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Ph.D. in Media and Governance from Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, I joined International University of… Read full bio
Takashi Iwamoto
Project Professor, Keio University
Dr. Takashi Iwamoto is a Project Professor of Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University since December 2022. He was a Professor of Yamagata University from September 2018 to March 2023 and a Project Professor of Graduate School of Busi… Read full bio
Fumihiro Kajikawa
Director, Environmental Economy Office, METI
Mr. Fumihiro Kajikawa has served as the Director for the Environmental Economy Office since his appointment in 2019. After entering the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2002, he has served in worked in various areas such as in SME finance,… Read full bio
Shinichi Kihara
Deputy Director-General for Environmental Affairs, METI
Shinichi Kihara has served as Deputy Director-General for Environmental Affairs, Industrial Science, Technology and Environment Policy Bureau since his appointment in 2021. Mr. Kihara has rich experience in the area of international energy and climat… Read full bio
Takuro Kimura
Chief Executive Officer, G-Cubed Partners, Inc.
• Over 30 years of experience in private equity and project finance with impact, from early to growth-stage ventures/projects, in the agribusiness, manufacturing, healthcare, financial, and logistics sectors in emerging markets (EM), including Asia,… Read full bio
Yuki Kimura
Representative Executive Director / Chairman, Institutional Investors Collective Engagement Forum
Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce at Hitotsubashi University. Joined Nomura Research Institute in 1973. Mr. Kimura worked as a sell-side analyst at Corporate Research Department. After assuming various roles including Group Head of Corporate Res… Read full bio
Arisa Kishigami
Independent Consultant, En-CycleS
Arisa Kishigami is an independent thought leader & consultant through her initiative En-CycleS. Arisa aims to bridge gaps in thought and action on sustainable investment/finance and corporate management in Japan and globally. As part of this, Ari… Read full bio
Ryushiro Kodaira
Editorial Writer / Senior staff writer, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei)
Ryushiro KODAIRA is an editorial writer / senior staff writer for the Nikkei Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) . Prior to it, he worked for Editorial Headquarters for Asia (Bangkok), covering the global economies, industries, and financial & capital market… Read full bio
Mari Kogiso
Co CEO, SDG Impact Japan
Mari is an impact investing expert with extensive background in inclusive business, sustainable finance, and social entrepreneurship. Most recently, Mari founded the SDG Impact Japan to promote sustainable finance in Japan and Asia and serve as CoCEO… Read full bio
Hiroshi Komori
Member of International Sustainability Standards Board, IFRS Foundation
Hiroshi Komori was appointed as a member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in August 2022, effective 1 September 2022. Before joining the ISSB, Mr Komori served as Senior Director and Head of the Stewardship of the ESG Divisi… Read full bio
Aiko Kozaki
Independent expert on sustainable finance, impact investing, and sustainable business creation
Aiko has an extensive career in a wider area of sustainability. As a sustainable finance expert, she worked at the Financial Services Agency (FSA) from 2020 to 2022, where she was involved in setting up a dedicated sustainable finance team and helped… Read full bio
Miho Kurosaki
Independent Climate Change/ESG Specialist
Miho has 15 years of experience in ESG and climate change and advised policy makers including ministers, investors, companies on their ESG and climate change strategies based on analysis and data. She has managed a diversified team in Tokyo but also… Read full bio
Yoshihisa Masaki
Director, Social Communication Bureau, Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)
Yoshihisa Masaki is the Director of Social Communication Bureau at Keidanren, which is the most business organization in Japan. He joined Keidanren in 1992 and earned an L.L.M at Boston University. Since 2016, as a director, he has led labor market r… Read full bio
Koh Matsuki
Chief Executive Officer, Proxy Watcher Inc.
Koh is CEO of Proxy Watcher Inc. Aiming to realize "stakeholder democracy," he supports dialogue between asset management companies and NGOs and Japanese companies on ESG investment. Formerly a journalist at Nihon Keizai Shimbun, he was in charge of… Read full bio
Chie Mitsui
Senior Researcher, Data Analyst, Digital Financial Business Planning Department I, Nomura Research Institute
A member of a study group of non-financial disclosure that was organised by METI, since 2021, Chie Mitsui is a graduate of the Tokyo University of Science and has a masters degree from the Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science. Before joi… Read full bio
Yoko Monoe
Senior Consultant (Sustainable Investment) WEALTH, Mercer Japan
She is in charge of the development of Sustainable Investment advisory service in Japan at Mercer since 2021. Prior to joining Mercer, she worked at GPIF for about four years, where she was involved in ESG and climate change related analysis and disc… Read full bio
Michiyo Morisawa
Senior Lead, Japan, PRI
Dr. Michiyo Morisawa is Japan's senior lead in the signatory relation of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and PRI has expanded ESG investment since establishing the Japan Network in 2010. Also, she is as Japan Director of CDP, guiding… Read full bio
Tadashi Murano
Senior Executive Officers GM of Corporate Planning General Div., AGC Inc.
Tadashi Murano is Senior Executive Officer and General Manager of Corporate Planning Division at AGC Inc. As the head of the Group’s corporate planning function, he plays a central role in articulating its growth strategy and driving portfolio transf… Read full bio
Asako Nagai
Managing Director, BSR
With more than 20 years of sustainability experience, Asako leads and advises global technology companies as well as BSR members and partners in Japan to better integrate sustainability into core business strategies as well as specialized on business… Read full bio
Masato Nakamura
Founding Partner, GLIN Impact Capital
Founding Partner of GLIN Impact Capital, which is a first-generation impact/ESG investing fund in Japan. Masato worked throughout his career at Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan where he established new businesses in developing countries (Indonesia), c… Read full bio
Yuki Nishida
Director of the Office for Sustainable Finance, The Financial Services Agency, Japan
Yuki spent many of his professional career at JFSA for works such as supervising major and regional banks, enhancing measures for revitalizing Japan’s regional banks and economies facing COVID19 and shrinking population, reinforcing banks’ AML measur… Read full bio
Brynn O'Brien
Executive Director, Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility
Brynn O’Brien is Executive Director of the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). She is an experienced lawyer and strategist, with expertise in corporate governance, shareholder engagement and stewardship. As Executive Director of… Read full bio
Kosuke Okimori
Managing Director, Kewpie Pension Fund
Managing Director, Kewpie Pension Fund since 2021. Mr. Okimori graduated from Waseda University Social Science in 1987. He joined Nakashimato Co., Ltd., the founder's company of Kewpie group in 1987 and involved in Overseas Department. Also experienc… Read full bio
Hiroshi Ono
Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of the Environment
Mr. ONO Hiroshi has served as Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs since July 2022. He is in charge of MOEJ’s international affairs, including global environmental conservation. He represents MOEJ in international dialogues and negotiations… Read full bio
Emi Onozuka
CEO, Eminent Group
Emi has worked at J.P. Morgan (1998-2000), Goldman Sachs Asset Management Co.,Ltd. (2000-2020), and was the Executive Vice President COO of Monex Group Japan Catalyst Inc. (2020-2022). She has over 20 years of experience in investment management busi… Read full bio
Cedric Rimaud
Asia Senior Credit Analyst, Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute
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Kaori Sasaki
Founder & CEO, ewoman, Inc.
Kaori Sasaki is a well-known diversity expert who invented the Diversity Index, produces and chairs the largest diversity conference in Asia, International Conference for Women in Business, with over 1000 participants each year over 30 years. She is… Read full bio
Akiko Sato
Liaison Officer, Business and Human Rights, UNDP
Akiko is Liaison Officer for the Business and Human Rights project funded by the Government of Japan at UNDP. She has worked on business and human rights over the last 10 years. Before joining UNDP, she worked as a lawyer, advised Japanese companies… Read full bio
Yuki Shimazu
Director of Human Resources Policy Office, Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Started my career in 2004 at METI. As a government official, I have experiences planning and executing aerospace industrial policy, renewable and nuclear energy policy, investment facilitation policy and so on. Assigned at the current position in 202… Read full bio
Philip Sugai
Professor of Marketing (Graduate School of Business), Director (Value Research Center), Doshisha University
Prof. Philip Sugai is the Director of The Value Research Center at Doshisha University, Professor of Marketing within Doshisha University's Graduate School of Business and a Senior Fellow at the OSIPP-IAFOR Research Centre at Osaka University. Dr Sug… Read full bio
Hideki Takada
Director for Strategy Development, Financial Services Agency
Mr. Takada has been working as a government official at the Ministry of Finance since 1995, dealing with various policy areas including public finance, tax and financial services. His career also includes secondments to other public bodies such as: H… Read full bio
Ken Tammoto
Principal Strategist, MOL
Former Programme Officer for UNEP Headquarters (Nairobi, Kenya), where Mr. Tammoto served as Secretariat of the Preparatory Committee for the 1992 The United Nations Conference Environment and Development; Earth Summit in Rio. Since returning to Japa… Read full bio
Ryusuke Tanaka
Programme Officer, International Labour Organization Office for Japan
Ryusuke Tanaka is the Programme Officer at the International Labour Organization Office for Japan. In that capacity, he assumes the role of contact point for tripartite constituents in Japan and has engaged in activities related to international labo… Read full bio
Hiroyuki Tezuka
Fellow (Climate Change), JFE Steel Corporation
Since 2017, Mr.Tezuka has been responsible for Climate Change and Energy & Environment issues at JFE Steel Corporation, one of the major steel companies in Japan. He is also the Chair of the WG on Global Environmental Strategy at Keidanren, Energ… Read full bio
Motoshi Tomita
Research Scientist, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
Motoshi Tomita is a researcher on sustainable finance and environmental policy, focusing on climate and biodiversity. His current research interests include: climate-related scenario analysis and financial risks, corporates’ claim and strategy toward… Read full bio
Hiroyoshi Uchida
University Undergraduate Student, University of Tokyo (Law Faculty)
Hiroyoshi had focused his studies on sustainable finance and energy security. His interest in Climate Change started since he was a university student. 2 years ago, he joined the Climate Youth Japan and had engaged in the Policy Advocacy Department,… Read full bio
Shigeru Uchigasaki
President, CEO, Human Resources Governance Leaders Co., Ltd. / Executive Officer, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Shigeru Uchigasaki is president, CEO, and founder of Human Resources Governance Leaders Co., Ltd., the first consulting firm to focus on realizing corporate sustainability in Japan. Shigeru has a proven track record in board advisory services for lea… Read full bio
Andrea Webster
Finance System Lead, World Benchmarking Alliance
Andrea leads the Financial System Benchmark at the World Benchmarking Alliance, an independent, global non-profit organisation that assesses 2,000 of the world’s most influential companies and financial institutions on their influence towards a susta… Read full bio
Asahi Yamashita
Legal Advisor to ClientEarth in Japan | Attorney-at-law admitted in Japan, Tokyo Surugadai Law Offices
Mr. Yamashita is a legal advisor to ClientEarth since January 2021 to assist ClientEarth’s challenges to tackle climate change in Japan and South East Asia from corporate and investment law perspectives. He is a senior lawyer at Tokyo Sugugadai Law O… Read full bio
Yuki Yasui
Managing Director, Asia Pacific Network, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)
Yuki is the Director overseeing the Asia Pacific (APAC) Network for the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) which was launched in June 2022. She is focused on bringing together the financial sector across developed and emerging APAC to ac… Read full bio
Mari Yoshitaka
Fellow (Sustainability), Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting
Mari joined Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities in 2000 to start up the Clean Energy Finance Committee and transferred to MURC in May 2020. She also holds positions in MUFG Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities. Her area of expertise… Read full bio
Be recognised as driving the future of sustainable finance to institutional investors in Japan
Sponsoring at Responsible Investor global events positions your company at the forefront of key decision-makers and ensures your profile gains a competitive advantage within the industry. Enquire about bespoke sponsorship packages to:
- Align your brand with Responsible investor’s authoritative content-led event portfolio and be seen as a go-to solution provider for senior ESG and sustainable finance professionals.
- Stand tall amongst your competitors by positioning your company at Responsible Investor Japan and embed your brand as a major player to senior institutional investors.
- Raise your profile as a thought leader within the industry to overcome the key challenges within responsible Investing.
- Showcase your institutional investor solutions, in-person to new global audiences and generate new business opportunities to achieve your targets.
2023 sponsors already signed up include:
Connect with 500+ Japanese sustainable finance professionals
Hiroshi Komori
Senior Director, Stewardship & ESG, GPIF
RI events around the world have been beneficial to catch up on ongoing ESG issues and network with great people.
Andrea Palmer
ESG Lead, PGGM
I appreciate the quality of the delegates and the conversations. It’s the go-to venue to gauge developments in ESG integration.
Pre-Event Resources
Institutional Investors at RI Japan 2023
The Responsible Investor Japan provides an unrivalled platform for institutional investors and financial institutions investing in ESG and sustainable finance.
A limited number of complimentary passes for the event are available for asset owners. Check out the benefits of joining the conference and learn who among your peers attends. Apply for a complimentary pass for you or your team now.
Asset owners at RI Japan 2023
The event is the largest meeting place for asset owners and top level corporates for two days of networking and insight sharing.
Check out the benefits of joining the conference and who among your peers you will be joining.
What to expect
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities and leverage ESG expertise focused on regulation, human rights, biodiversity, net zero and more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest ESG managers in the market.
Connect with active investors
Apply for a complimentary asset owner pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for asset owners to join the event.
To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, foundation, endowment, trust, family office or corporate investment division.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.
RI Japan 2022 Affiliated events
Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) Energy Transition Event
May 26
9-10am JST, followed by an invite-only, closed-door roundtable session from 10.30 to 12 noon JST
Toranomon Hills Forum and online
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) will host an event on the side-lines of Responsible Investor Japan 2022 focused upon Japan’s energy transition. It will aim to involve all stakeholders, but more specifically policymakers, investors, utility companies and other Japanese companies, in order to highlight key issues and new perspectives ahead of the Clean Energy Strategy document scheduled to be released by the Government of Japan in July 2022.
The event will take the format of a general session (from 9 to 10am JST) followed by an invitation only, closed-door roundtable where discussions will be centred around the role of ammonia co-firing and renewables in Japan’s energy transition plans.
Transition to Net-Zero: The Role of Finance and Pathway toward Sustainable Future.
May 26
13:30-18:00
Toranomon Hills Forum and online
Climate change is an urgent issue that must be resolved globally. In order to achieve carbon neutrality, all industries need to make transitions that contribute to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. It is also important to properly evaluate these efforts and encourage the mobilization of capital.
Representatives from the financial and industrial sectors as well as government officials, foreign investors and key participants in net-zero private initiatives, are invited to join us for a lively discussion focusing on the transition pathway to net-zero and the role of transitional finance in achieving a sustainable society.
To help keep you and your peers safe, we require you to follow the Covid principles below to ensure the smooth running of RI Japan 2022.
All attendees must wear a mask at all times. You are not allowed to enter the venue if you observe a high temperature above 37.5 degrees, or symptoms such as sore throat, cough, or severe fatigue. The staff will take the temperature at the entrance using a non-contact thermometer. Please refrain from coming to the venue if you are found to be in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
In addition to the above, please help us by:
- Downloading and using the COVID-19 Contact Confirming Application (COCOA)
- Regularly sanitising hands and surfaces
- Maintaining social distances
- Using event apps to exchange contacts
In case you are not able to attend physically, you can still take part in the conference using the conference app where you can see the live streaming of the plenary sessions.
If you have any questions, please contact riaj@responsible-investor.com
Network at the leading sustainable finance event in Japan
After two years of successful virtual meetings, RI Japan will be back in person to bring together the Japanese ESG industry leaders once again. Join 500+ attendees in Tokyo for two days of networking and connect with the ESG community.
The in-person networking experience
Meet leaders in sustainable finance
Network with investment professionals, regulators, and academics who are leading the sustainable finance conversation in Japan.
Network in person in Tokyo
Connect with your peers at plenty of networking breaks, evening drinks reception and roundtable discussions.
Build new connections
Past attendees have included Dai-ichi Life Insurance, GPIF, Japan Post Insurance, Pension Fund Association, Sophia School Corporation, and many more.
Connect with active investors
Be recognised as driving the future of sustainable finance
Responsible Investor Japan provides an opportunity to make connections with an exclusive audience of ESG and sustainable finance decision makers. Share your solutions, collaborate and network with senior-level executives through bespoke sponsorship packages to meet your 2023 business goals.