Sustainable tech strategy

Leveraging our partnership with Icehouse Ventures, SDG Impact Sustainable Tech Strategy invests in high-growth circular economy opportunities in New Zealand

Early stage ventures tackling circular economy challenges from New Zealand but for the world

In partnership with Icehouse Ventures, a New Zealand early stage venture fund, we have launched a sustainable technology strategy that is investing in high-growth sustainable tech of all sorts, including clean energy solutions, alternatives to plastics, e-waste processing, and others.

New Zealand has a vibrant sustainable tech ecosystem, and we aim to scale these companies in Japan and around the world.

This has been designed in accordance with UNDP’s new SDG Impact Standards for funds.

About us

We help the companies we invest in become the leaders of tomorrow, and drive a sustainable transition.

NextGen ESG strategy

With our award-winning NextGen ESG Japan offering, we are creating real ESG outcomes and financial returns - and setting a new standard for ESG rigour.

AgriFood tech strategy

Explore the growing significance of agri-food tech in addressing global challenges related to food and agriculture.

Decarbonization strategy

Our decarbonization strategy prioritizes climate change mitigation through investing in sustainable infrastructure projects in emerging markets.

Our team

We are a team of investors, business builders, and circular economy experts. This diversity helps us discover opportunities others might miss.

News

SDG Impact Japan, Vana and Nomura Securities join force for Forestry JCM program

November 4, 2025

We have published the “NextGen ESG Strategy Annual Report 2025”

October 27, 2025

Our JCM business was featured in Nikkei GX.

October 21, 2025

環境省「令和6年度二国間クレジット制度資金支援事業のうち設備補助事業」に採択

September 12, 2025

Our Co-CEO Mari Kogiso Featured in Forbes Japan

September 2, 2025

SDG Impact Japan and Ren Energy Announce Joint Venture, Ren Japan

August 22, 2025
Wataru Baba

Senior Fellow, Climate and Sustainability at Panasonic Group since 2022, where he accelerated the company’s growth through an integrated strategy for creating positive impact on climate change and established Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Group CEO. Board Member of Japan Professional Football League (J.League) and Independent Director for a civic technology nonprofit, Code for Japan, and a web3 startup, Financie, Inc