Sherpa Becomes First Accredited S&P Global Partner in APAC for Corporate Sustainability Assessment

Sherpa's Landmark Achievement in Sustainability

In a significant move towards enhancing corporate sustainability assessments, Sherpa & Company, based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has been recognized as the first accredited S&P Global CSA Taxonomy Partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Officially signed on April 1, 2025, this partnership with S&P Global Inc., headquartered in New York and led by President & CEO Martina Cheung, marks an important milestone in the field of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

Background of the Partnership

Sherpa's collaboration with S&P Global Sustainable1 began with the announcement of a Master Data Agreement (MDA) in July 2024. This strategic tie-up has enabled SmartESG, Sherpa's cloud-based platform for corporate ESG information disclosure, to seamlessly integrate with S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This API connection is a groundbreaking achievement for Japanese sustainability system vendors, simplifying the data exchange process for companies engaged in the CSA surveys.

Following the integration, companies utilizing SmartESG can now create their responses to CSA assessments directly using their centralized sustainability databases and analytical insights housed within the SmartESG platform. This means that users can submit answers without dealing with time-consuming data transcription tasks, allowing for a more efficient and seamless process.

Improved Efficiency for Clients

This partnership aims to improve working efficiency in corporate sustainability disclosures, which has already proven beneficial for numerous companies implementing SmartESG. Feedback from these users has been overwhelmingly positive, showcasing the practical advantages offered by the API integration. By streamlining their ESG reporting processes, companies can better address the growing expectations placed on them by stakeholders focused on sustainability.

What the Accreditation Means

Sherpa's recognition as an accredited S&P Global CSA Taxonomy Partner comes as a result of the demonstrated successes since the system integration's inception. This accreditation is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first such partnership in the Asia-Pacific region. By being designated a S&P Global CSA Taxonomy Partner, Sherpa solidifies its position as a pioneer in ESG solutions, enhancing its ability to support businesses in implementing sustainability-focused management strategies.

Future Directions

Moving forward, Sherpa plans to continue refining its services based on feedback from SmartESG users. With the goal of expanding its partnerships and enhancing service offerings, Sherpa is committed to supporting businesses in advancing their sustainability practices. This includes providing valuable insights and resources that enable companies to adopt more effective sustainability management techniques effectively.

About SmartESG

SmartESG is a cloud service designed to centralize and optimize ESG data within organizations, facilitating analysis and improvements in sustainability efforts. Through the SmartESG database, companies can effectively manage external ratings and disclosure information, which otherwise might be scattered across various departments.

Moreover, the SmartESG workflow helps standardize information management and collection processes across departments and affiliated companies. By simplifying ESG data requests and survey response tasks, organizations can drastically enhance their efficiency. The compiled ESG data is mapped through the SmartESG Matrix to identify overlapping criteria among different rating agencies and reporting standards, clarifying the significance and priority of various ESG aspects. Furthermore, with the SmartESG Benchmark, companies can identify best practices in disclosures from benchmark firms, thus improving their ESG ratings in the marketplace.

For inquiries regarding the SmartESG product, please contact us through our official website: SmartESG.

Company Overview

Company Name: Sherpa & Company, Inc.
CEO: Jun Sugimoto
Location: 2nd Floor, Tokyo Neon Building, 6-4-22 Minami-Ooi, Shinagawa, Tokyo
Established: September 2019
Capital: 100 million yen
Business Activities: Development and provision of the SmartESG cloud service, management of the ESG and sustainability-focused media platform 'ESG Journal Japan', and offering consulting services through 'ESG Advisory'.

Company website: Sherpa
Recruitment site: Careers