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Free Seminar: The Impact of Sustainability Disclosure on SMEs

Introduction

As sustainability becomes a global priority, regulations surrounding sustainability disclosure have been strengthened. In Japan, starting in 2025, large companies will be mandated to disclose sustainability-related information. There is particular emphasis on information related to climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which are crucial for promoting carbon neutrality in management. This seminar aims to clarify the latest trends in sustainability disclosure and how these regulations will affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their supply chains.

Target Audience

This seminar is ideally suited for:

• - Business leaders looking to start their journey towards carbon neutrality.
• - Management and planning personnel from SMEs, along with those responsible for promoting carbon reduction initiatives.
• - Individuals interested in learning specific strategies and case studies about carbon neutrality management.
• - Anyone wanting to stay updated on the latest carbon neutrality trends.

Seminar Details

• - Theme: Is Sustainability Disclosure Mandatory? Understanding the Latest Trends in Carbon Neutral Management
• - Date and Time: December 25, 2025 (Thursday), from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
• - Location: 16th Floor, PASONA SQUARE, 3-1-30 Minami Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo (Online participation is also available)
• - Who Should Attend: Business leaders and personnel interested in and responsible for carbon reduction within SMEs.
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Speaker: Hayata Matsunaga, Manager at the Sustainability Disclosure Advisory Group, Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC.

About the Speaker

Hayata Matsunaga has extensive experience since 2011 in promoting environmental management systems and is engaged in developing leaders in sustainable management through collaboration between academia, industry, and government. In 2018, he led sustainability initiatives at a major construction and real estate company. In 2024, he joined Deloitte’s advisory department to provide guidance to large firms across various sectors on non-financial disclosures (CSRD, SSBJ).

Seminar Agenda

Part I: Lecture

1. Latest trends in sustainability disclosure regulations
2. Overview of Japan's sustainability disclosure standards (SSBJ)
3. The impact of large enterprises' disclosure regulations on SMEs and supply chains
4. Steps and strategies SMEs should adopt for carbon neutrality management
5. Q&A session

Part II: Introduction to Tokyo's HTT Initiatives and Support Measures

Special Offer

After the seminar, attendees will have access to consultations with HTT practical promotion navigators regarding Tokyo’s grants related to energy reduction initiatives. This service is completely free.

For interested parties, feel free to register for the seminar!

Additional Information

HTT practical promotion navigators will also provide a clear and straightforward explanation of Tokyo’s grants for energy reduction initiatives. Feel free to reach out for inquiries and assistance.

• - Website: HTT Navigator
• - Past Seminar Reports: Seminar Reports

Contact Information

HTT Practical Promotion Navigator Project Office
Contractor: Pasona Inc.
Address: 3-6-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0072
Phone: 03-6633-3615
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