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Overview of EY Japan's 2025 Integrated Report

EY Japan has recently published its 2025 Integrated Report, marking the fifth edition of their annual report. This report focuses on the achievement of creating sustainable long-term value (LTV) for the fiscal year 2025, covering the period from July 2024 to June 2025.

The theme for the current report is “Generations—What Legacy Can We Leave for the Next Generation?”, reflecting EY’s commitment to driving sustainable practices through its All in strategy. The report showcases how EY Japan is actively investing in both sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI) to create value that resonates with future generations.

Focus Areas of the Report

The 2025 Integrated Report details various initiatives taken by EY Japan, including:

1. Business Reform and Quality Improvement: Emphasizing the role of advanced technologies, including AI, in transforming operations and enhancing quality.
2. Economic and Social Transformation: Highlighting case studies addressing public infrastructure and sustainability challenges that impact society.
3. Employee Well-being: Featuring measures aimed at supporting the well-being of every EY member, which indirectly benefits clients and stakeholders.
4. Entrepreneurial Support: Discussing diverse initiatives aimed at revitalizing local communities through entrepreneurial support.

The report evaluates progress through four perspectives of long-term value:

• - Client Value: EY Japan has provided sustainability-related services to over 25,000 companies and boasts more than 100,000 technology professionals globally.
• - People Value: Since its establishment in June 2022, the Diverse Abilities Center has employed 11 neurodivergent individuals to improve work conditions and secure employment opportunities. The company was recognized as the top ranking in Nikkei Woman's Best 100 Companies for Women in 2025, achieving a female managerial ratio of 27% and a female employee ratio of 35%.
• - Social Value: Through its EY Ripples program, committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), EY Japan has positively impacted approximately 1.74 million people.
• - Financial Value: EY Japan has maintained a high level of revenue, achieving business income of $53.2 billion globally and ¥272 billion in Japan for FY 2025.

Leadership Insights

Moriaki Kida, Chairperson and CEO of EY Japan, additionally serves as the Managing Partner for EY Asia East. He acknowledges the challenges posed by global geopolitical risks, economic uncertainties, and climate anomalies. Kida emphasizes the necessity for collaboration across various industries and regions to address these complex crisis situations. He states:

"We must continue our pursuit of sustainable development through the creation of long-term value. AI poses a revolutionary transformation for industries, enabling us to enhance our operations while delivering high-value services to our clients. With the All in strategy, we are prioritizing sustainability and AI in response to the challenges faced by our clients and society."

Conclusion

EY Japan remains deeply committed to creating value that connects with future generations, guided by their purpose of 'Building a better working world.' The report invites stakeholders to explore EY’s ongoing efforts in driving sustainable futures and fostering partnerships for impactful community engagement.

To read the complete details, refer to the EY Japan Integrated Report 2025.

EY Ripples: This initiative leverages the professional skills and experiences of EY members to contribute to solving societal issues, focusing on supporting future talent, collaborating with influential entrepreneurs, and fostering sustainable environmental practices.

About EY

EY strives to create new value for clients, its members, society, and the planet while establishing trust in the capital market to build a better society. By utilizing data, AI, and advanced technology, EY supports its clients in confidently shaping their futures, providing solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s pressing challenges. Their activities span assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions across 150+ countries, backed by an extensive ecosystem of global networks and industry insights.

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