NextGen ESG Japan Strategy Receives “Gold Rating” in BlueMark, a Third-Party Verifier of Impact Funds
The NextGen ESG Japan Strategy is proud to have been issued a “Gold Rating” in the Fund Impact Diagnostic (FID) conducted by BlueMark, the leading provider of independent impact verification and intelligence for the sustainable and impact investing market. SDG Impact Japan engaged BlueMark to independently assess the alignment of the NextGen ESG Japan Strategy, for which we act as investment advisor, with impact investing and ESG best practices. NextGen ESG Japan Strategy’s […]
We have been appointed as an ambassador for the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025
We has been appointed as an ambassador for the Global Innovation Conference “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025”, which will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from May 8 (Thursday) to May 10 (Saturday), 2025. Overview of “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025” What is “SusHi Tech Tokyo”?“SusHi Tech Tokyo” (Sustainable High-City Tech) is a Tokyo-based global conference aimed at […]
Varaha has announced that Google has committed to purchasing 100,000 tonnes of biochar carbon removal credits from Varaha.
Varaha, which is the portfolio company of AgFunder SIJ Impact Fund has announced that Google has committed to purchasing 100,000 tonnes of biochar carbon removal credits from Varaha. This is Google’s largest single purchase of biochar credits and first large-scale carbon offtake in India across project categories. Varaha’s co-founder Madhur Jain, Varaha’s CEO, wrote a blog post on […]
Our CISO Sasja Beslik has contributed a chapter to “FOR THE WORLD’S PROFIT” published by the Brookings Institution
Our CISO Sasja Beslik has contributed a chapter “Scaling Sustainable Finance The Role of Asset Owners” to “FOR THE WORLD’S PROFIT How Business Can Support Sustainable Development,” published by the Brookings Institution, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C.
Capital and business alliance with MUDALESS, a venture company supporting decarbonization of the manufacturing industry
SDG Impact Japan(Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors and Co-CEOs: Mari Ogiso and Shohei Maekawa; hereinafter “SIJ”), which promotes business incubation and sustainable investment for the realization of a sustainable society for the next generation, has invested in MUDALESS Co. SIJ will contribute to the creation of a decarbonized society through collaboration with MUDALESS. MUDALESS […]
Establishment of a joint venture with J-Power to invest into Indonesian hydropower company
SDG Impact Japan, Inc. (“SIJ”) has established a joint venture with Electric Power Development Co.,Ltd. (“J-Power”), the Japanese major independent power producer, to promote Joint Crediting Mechnism (JCM) [1] generated from hydropower projects operated by PT Mulya Energi Lestari (“MEL”), the developer and operator of hydropower projects in Indonesia. J-Power and SIJ will invest in […]
SDG Impact Japan and Bio Engineering Capital Form Strategic and Capital Partnership
— Strengthening Efforts to Promote Impact Investments Focused on Healthcare-related Ventures — SDG Impact Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Mari Kogiso and Shohei Maekawa, hereafter referred to as “SIJ”), which promotes business incubation and sustainable investments towards realizing a sustainable society for future generations and Bio Engineering Capital Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: […]
Capital and Business Tie-Up with Sojitz Corporation to Partner on Global Warming Solutions and Low-Carbon Businesses
Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) and SDG Impact Japan Inc. (“SIJ”) have entered into a capital and business tie-up to jointly pursue global warming solutions and advance low-carbon businesses. Under this agreement, the two companies will explore collaboration to generate carbon credits for renewable energy projects in developing countries, with a view to utilize Japan’s Joint Crediting […]
5/24 Our CEO Maekawa spoke at Special Evening Roundtable hosted by the Japan Times
On May 24, our Co-CEO Shohei Maekawa participated in the “Special Evening Roundtable: Building a Greener Future for Japan” hosted by the Japan Times. The discussion focused on the current status and challenges of sustainability initiatives in Japan. It was a great opportunity to interact with like-minded people. Special Evening Roundtable: Building a Greener Future […]
Our CISO Sasja Beslik spoke at RI Japan 2024 on May 22nd and 23rd.
On May 22nd, “Plenary 3: What Role Should Japan Play in Countering the ESG Backlash? The panelists discussed the backlash against ESG and its impact. Despite the emphasis on acronyms and some ESG bashing, he expressed his view that sustainability is at the core of corporate management and that the essence of ESG will continue […]
