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Naho Nakakubo Joins the Dai-ichi Life Group Sustainability Promotion Committee

In a significant move towards enhancing sustainability initiatives, Naho Nakakubo, the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSuO) at Sherpa & Company, has been appointed as an external expert to the Dai-ichi Life Group’s Sustainability Promotion Committee, effective May 20, 2025. This appointment highlights the increasing importance placed on sustainability within corporate governance and strategy.

The Dai-ichi Life Group has established the Sustainability Promotion Committee as a part of its strategic framework designed to champion a sustainable society. The committee focuses on fostering effective dialogues regarding group policies and strategies, external commitments, and monitoring the progress of sustainability initiatives across its subsidiaries. It aims to engage in comprehensive discussions that consider both immediate and long-term perspectives while incorporating insights from external experts like Nakakubo.

With this appointment, Nakakubo will actively participate in discussions at the Sustainability Promotion Committee and leverage her expertise in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters to provide valuable advice and insights. Her involvement is particularly pertinent as the committee aims to push for global sustainability initiatives and address key material issues relevant to each stakeholder involved.

Comment from Naho Nakakubo

Upon her appointment, Nakakubo expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to the sustainability efforts at Dai-ichi Life Group. She stated, "I am thrilled to take on the role of an external expert at the Dai-ichi Life Group's Sustainability Promotion Committee. I look forward to using the ESG expertise I've developed over the years to contribute to the committee's goals of pursuing sustainability initiatives from a global perspective and addressing our core material issues effectively."

Sherpa & Company, the firm where Nakakubo serves as CSuO, specializes in harnessing cutting-edge technology and ESG knowledge to unlock the potential of non-financial information. The organization aims to support companies in enhancing their sustainability management through innovative solutions.

About Sherpa & Company

• - Company Name: Sherpa & Company
• - CEO: Atsushi Sugimoto
• - Location: 2F, Tokyo Neon Building, 6-4-22 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: September 2019
• - Capital: ¥100 million
• - Business Focus: Development and provision of the ESG information disclosure support cloud service "SmartESG," operation of the ESG-focused media "ESG Journal Japan," and offering specialized consulting services through "ESG Advisory."

For further details on Sherpa & Company, visit Sherpa Corporate Website.

Recruitment and Services

Explore career opportunities with Sherpa on their Recruitment Page and learn more about their ESG disclosure service on the SmartESG Website.

The growing emphasis on sustainability within business practices underscores the need for expert guidance and informed strategy development. Nakakubo's engagement with the Dai-ichi Life Group marks a progressive step in aligning corporate goals with sustainable development objectives.