Category Archives for Japan

NORINCHUKIN BANK AND DAI-ICHI LIFE RANK TOP FOR ESG POLICY TWO YEARS IN A ROW ACCORDING TO NGOS
December 8, 2021

NORINCHUKIN BANK AND DAI-ICHI LIFE RANK TOP FOR ESG POLICY TWO YEARS IN A ROW ACCORDING TO NGOS

Japan – The latest set of scores was released by Fair Finance Guide Japan, a coalition of Japanese NGOs that shed light on the investment and lending policies of major financial institutions. Norinchukin Bank and…
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JAPANESE INVESTORS OFTEN NOT DISCLOSING FOREIGN SHAREHOLDER VOTING RESULTS
March 11, 2021

JAPANESE INVESTORS OFTEN NOT DISCLOSING FOREIGN SHAREHOLDER VOTING RESULTS

In recent years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) related shareholder resolutions have been increasing at the Annual General Meetings (AGM) of companies. At the AGMs of companies, shareholders have the opportunity to raise questions and use their…
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JAPANESE BANKS ENABLE PALM OIL BUSINESSES TO DESTROY INDONESIA’S NATIONAL PARK AND NEGLECT THE RIGHTS OF ITS INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS
March 9, 2021

JAPANESE BANKS ENABLE PALM OIL BUSINESSES TO DESTROY INDONESIA’S NATIONAL PARK AND NEGLECT THE RIGHTS OF ITS INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS

Located almost at the center of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, Tesso Nilo National Park is an important habitat for iconic Sumatran wildlife like the Sumatran elephants and Sumatran tigers. It is said to have…
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY IN ENSURING DUE DILIGENCE IN EXTRACTIVE SECTOR
February 9, 2021

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY IN ENSURING DUE DILIGENCE IN EXTRACTIVE SECTOR

In this study, Fair Finance Guide Japan underscores the situation in two mines (a nickel mine in the Philippines and a copper mine in Chile), both producing minerals needed for a low-carbon energy transition, and…
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UNCOVERING THE DARKNESS OF MEGA BANK – PALM OIL HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS HIDDEN IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
January 22, 2021

UNCOVERING THE DARKNESS OF MEGA BANK – PALM OIL HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS HIDDEN IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Indonesian palm oil plantations reported human rights abuses, including child labor. However, Japan’s Mega Bank continues to lend to the farm’s parent company. “Where are you going, my money? – The transnational flow of finance…
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JAPAN INSURANCE GUIDE
January 7, 2021

JAPAN INSURANCE GUIDE

Please click here to go to: 保険ガイド | Fair Finance Guide Japan
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PRESS RELEASE: NORINCHUKIN BANK AND DAI-ICHI LIFE RANKS TOP ACCORDING TO NGOS
December 9, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: NORINCHUKIN BANK AND DAI-ICHI LIFE RANKS TOP ACCORDING TO NGOS

Key Highlights from the 2020 Policy Assessments on Sustainable Finance for Banks in Japan Using the Fair Finance Guide Methodology Norinchukin Bank and Dai-ichi Life are among the top scoring financial institutions, according to a…
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The Authoritarianism of Japanese Major Banks
October 7, 20200

The Authoritarianism of Japanese Major Banks

This video shows the relationship between Japanese people’s money and deforestation in Sarawak, Malaysia. To watch the video, click here.
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Case Study on Decrease of Tropical Forests from Excessive Logging
July 20, 20200

Case Study on Decrease of Tropical Forests from Excessive Logging

Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, is one of the regions where deforestation has progressed rapidly against the backdrop of strong timber demand in Japan. This report revealed the responsilbility of Japanese major banks. To read the full…
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FINANCE BEHIND THE MAN-EATING BANANAS -HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR VIOLATIONS IN BANANA PRODUCTION IN THE PHILIPPINES
March 6, 2020

FINANCE BEHIND THE MAN-EATING BANANAS -HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR VIOLATIONS IN BANANA PRODUCTION IN THE PHILIPPINES

The Japanese people consume various fruits, those produced domestically as well as those produced abroad. For many years, the mandarin orange was the top-ranking fruit. Especially in the winter, many families buy the oranges by…
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