Mergermarket M&A Forum Japan 2023

The premier M&A forum in Japan

The Conrad, Tokyo and online

29 Jun

Regulatory landscape: The future of Japan’s ESG and corporate governance

Japan’s recent changes to sustainability and corporate governance disclosure requirements for listed companies has accelerated the use of M&A as a way for corporates to recognise that sustainable transformation is a long-term investment. Separately, the renewed emphasis on human capital and diversity is impacting the decisions of both financial and strategic buyers. A panel of regulators, investors, and advisors will discuss the effects of the new regulations, how companies can navigate them and utilise M&A to deliver sustainability transformation.

  • What are the latest regulations that corporate acquirors need to be aware of, especially on the data requirements from an ESG perspective?
  • What are the new polices on ESG, and will it help to improve transparency and tackle greenwashing?
  • How can investors ensure their medium-to long-term sustainability initiatives are consistent with their management policies and M&A strategy?
  • How can Japan tackle human capital and diversity challenges and reverse the talent drain?
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  • Speakers keyboard_arrow_down
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    Masamichi Kono Senior Advisor, MUFG BANK Member of Global Advisory Board, MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP Bio
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    Ayaka Fujiwara Climate Investment Specialist, Private Sector Facility GREEN CLIMATE FUND Bio
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    Yumiko Murakami General Partner MPOWER PARTNERS Bio
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    Shoji Misawa Executive Director and Responsible Officer ORIX ASIA ASSET MANAGEMENT Bio
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    Kazuhiko Tahara Director, Corporate Governance & Sustainability - Japan MORROW SODALI Bio