SDG Impact Japan act as an Investment Advisor for Japan Listed Equity Engagement Impact Strategy and has now published the “NextGen ESG Strategy Annual Report 2025.” Since its establishment approximately three years ago, this strategy has conducted engagement activities, deeply immersing itself with investee companies possessing clear sustainability goals.
While there are various discussions regarding ESG investing, many Japanese companies are actively adopting sustainable practices and deepening dialogue on ESG issues, demonstrating significant progress in corporate sustainability. According to the Impact Investing Survey 2024 conducted by GSG Impact Japan National Partner, impact investment assets in Japan reached approximately ¥17 trillion in 2024, indicating steadily increasing investor interest and engagement with ESG principles.
Our engagement with portfolio companies emphasises a collaborative approach, fostering deep dialogues that empower these firms to embed ESG considerations into their core operations. We take pride in the achievements we have made, including:

• Receiving the GOLD rating from BlueMark, recognising our commitment to high standards in impact strategy, governance, management, and reporting.
• Successfully increasing the number of companies in our portfolio that have implemented carbon emission reduction initiatives, contributing to Japan’s goals for a sustainable future.
• Actively engaging with companies to adopt policies that enhance gender equality, resulting in measurable improvements in female representation at management levels across our portfolio.
• Facilitating significant advancements in human rights practices within our portfolio companies, ensuring that ethical considerations are prioritised throughout their supply chains.

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