Press Release
October 03, 2023
- Minister's Secretariat
Declaration on Propelling Responsible Investment to Achieve Net Zero, Circular and Nature Positive Economy
On the occasion of Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in Person in Tokyo, the High-Level Panel on ESG Finance expresses its strong approbation for the efforts of the PRI and makes the “Declaration on Propelling Responsible Investment to Achieve Net Zero, Circular and Nature Positive Economy”, to further promote ESG finance in Japan through collective efforts by the public and private sectors.
The High-Level Panel on ESG Finance
Based on the recommendations of the High-Level Meeting on ESG Finance compiled in July 2018, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan, established the High-Level Panel on ESG Finance in 2019 as a forum for leaders from the finance and investment sectors and government to work together to discuss and take action on ESG finance awareness and initiatives, and has followed up on its progress on a regular basis. The High-Level Panel on ESG Finance has held six meetings since its launch and expects to hold the seventh meeting during this fiscal year.
PRI in Person
PRI in Person is the annual conference to discuss a wide range of ESG issues such as climate change, human rights, and corporate governance, bringing together the stakeholders in responsible investment including the PRI’s signatories.
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Contact
Environment and Economy Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment
- Representative number
- 03-3581-3351
- Direct number
- 03-5521-8240
- Director
- HIRAO Yoshihide
- Director
- INAMURA Kouki
- Senior Coordinator for Financial Markets Planning
- MIYAHARA Aki
- Environmental Specialist
- SEGAWA Yuzo
- Environmental Specialist
- YAZAWA Koki
