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Sustainable Lab Collaborates with Tottori Bank to Support ESG Initiatives

Sustainable Lab Inc., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is thrilled to announce its recent partnership with Tottori Bank, based in Tottori City, Japan. Both organizations aim to facilitate the realization of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainable management for local businesses through a collaborative agreement.

Background of the Collaboration

Local businesses are often challenged by various factors when trying to promote ESG and sustainability. They may face limitations in human resources, access to vital information, and financial constraints, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that struggle with dedicated systems and long-term investment decisions. Nevertheless, the potential to create meaningful ESG value through the utilization of local resources and co-creation is significant. Thus, forging a supportive alliance with financial institutions is critical for achieving a sustainable regional economy.

Sustainable Lab will provide Tottori Bank's upcoming program, the “Toriggin Sustainability Start Loan,” with access to its platform, “TERRAST for Enterprise,” as a special benefit. This collaboration enables businesses utilizing this loan to visualize their ESG and sustainability management statuses more clearly. Furthermore, Tottori Bank will feature many sustainability efforts on its website, enhancing partner companies' public images and boosting their brand values, aiding in recruitment and business expansion.

Overview of the Services

• - Product Name: Toriggin Sustainability Start Loan
• - Target Audience: Corporations and individual entrepreneurs operating within Tottori Prefecture
• - Benefits: Utilization of “TERRAST for Enterprise” and promotion of their sustainability efforts
• - Loan Amount: Starting from 10 million yen
• - Launch Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

For further details regarding the loan’s usage, conditions, and handling fees, refer to Tottori Bank's website and press releases.

This initiative will allow companies to visualize and quantify their progress in ESG and sustainability management, including their responses to climate change and human capital. It aims to create new business opportunities through collaborative efforts between financial institutes and businesses. By evaluating and scoring ESG and sustainability management, specific avenues for improvement can be identified, enabling deeper analysis and actionable management proposals.

Sustainable Lab and Tottori Bank will continue to support local companies in promoting their ESG and sustainability management, further expanding their initiatives aimed at enhancing the sustainability of the regional economy.

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About Sustainable Lab Inc.

Sustainable Lab Inc. is a pioneering company focused on quantifying the environmental and social contributions of businesses using big data and AI technology. It operates Japan's most extensive ESG data platform “TERRAST” and provides tools for ESG data disclosure and analysis like “TERRAST for Enterprise.” Additionally, it runs the “TERRAST TV,” a sustainable company directory, conducting causal analyses and correlation analyses of non-financial and financial metrics. Sustainable Lab aims to seamlessly connect societal and environmental contributions with economic value through its initiatives.

Official Website: Sustainable Lab
Recruitment Site: Sustainable Lab Recruit

Summary

In conclusion, the partnership between Sustainable Lab and Tottori Bank marks a significant step towards advancing ESG and sustainability practices in local enterprises, showcasing the importance of collaboration in fostering a future where businesses can thrive sustainably.