NextGen ESG Japan戦略、インパクトファンド第三者検証機関のBlueMarkより「Gold Rating」を獲得
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 impact approach was assessed across four key pillars of impact accountability: strategy, governance, management and reporting. This top-tier rating confirms that the NextGen ESG Japan Strategy fulfills global best practices across four critical pillars of impact investing. The rigorous third-party assessment validates NextGen ESG Japan as a high-integrity public equities strategy capable of generating both strong financial returns and measurable social […]
「SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 (スシテックトウキョウ2025)」のアンバサダーに就任いたしました
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 creating “sustainable new value” to address global urban challenges through cutting-edge technologies, diverse ideas, and digital expertise. The event showcases innovations designed to create sustainable urban environments. Event Details Projected Scale Ambassador Appointment Overview Website and Social Media About the Organizer The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 Executive Committee consists of the following organizations: Contact Information […]
Varaha社は、Google社が同社から10万トンのバイオ炭の炭素除去クレジットを購入することに合意したと発表しました。
AgFunder SIJ Impact Fundの投資先であるVaraha社は、Google社が同社から10万トンのバイオ炭の炭素除去クレジットを購入することに合意したと発表しました。これはGoogle社にとって最大規模のバイオ炭クレジットの購入になります。Varahaの共同設立者、CEOのMadhur Jainによるこのパートナーシップに関するブログはこちらになります。また、下記はその詳細に関する記事です：
弊社CISOのサシャ・べスリックが「FOR THE WORLD’S PROFIT」へ章を寄稿いたしました
弊社CISOのサシャ・べスリックが米国ワシントンD.C.に本部を置く非営利団体であるBrookings Institutionが出版した「FOR THE WORLD’S PROFIT How Business Can Support Sustainable Development」に第6章「Scaling Sustainable Finance The Role of Asset Owners」を寄稿させていただきました。
製造業脱炭素化支援ベンチャーのムダレスと資本業務提携
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 was founded in October 2011 as a company that provides energy-saving services to the manufacturing industry as well as support for business improvement and other decarbonization-related services through DX in the manufacturing industry. The reality is that domestic manufacturing facilities have not sufficiently maintained, streamlined, and updated the functions of facilities and equipment that are […]
インドネシア水力発電への投資とJCMクレジットの推進へJパワーと共同出資会社を設立
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 MEL through a newly established Joint Venture Company. SIJ has been providing support to MEL’s business through its wholly owned subsidiary, SIJ Climate LLC (“SIJ Climate”), and has decided to collaborate with J-Power to expand MEL’s operation through capital injection and cooperation in JCM credits. MEL is an operating company established in 2016 that develops, […]
SDGインパクトジャパン、Bio Engineering Capitalと資本業務提携
— 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: Yuki Shimahara, hereafter referred to as “BEC”), a company that supports entrepreneurs in life sciences fields such as medical AI/DX and regenerative medicine, has entered into a strategic and capital partnership with. As part of this partnership, Mamoru Taniya, Chairperson of SIJ, has been appointed as Chairperson of BEC, and Shohei Maekawa, Co-CEO of SIJ, […]
双日と弊社が温暖化対策・低炭素事業の共同検討に向けて資本業務提携いたしました
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 Mechanism (“JCM”),1 as well as to partner on decarbonization and circular economy-related start-up investments and incubations. Sojitz has established the Sustainability Challenge as its long-term vision for 2050 and aims to create sustainable growth for both Sojitz and society by working to help achieve a decarbonized society through its business activities and by responding to […]
5/24 CEO前川がJapan Times主催Special Evening Roundtableに登壇
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 for Japan
5/22-23 RI Japan 2024に弊社CISOサシャ・べスリックが登壇いたしました
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 to be an important factor in the financial industry. He was also a speaker at the May 23rd workshop “Risk-Return-Impact: how impact investing is changing the paradigm.” A lively discussion ensued on the topic of impact investing, which is on the rise. https://www.peievents.com/jp/event/ri-japan
