Celebrating One Year of Sustainability: The 2nd i-SMA Forum in Tokyo

2nd i-SMA Forum: A Year of Sustainability

On July 15, 2025, the general incorporated association, Institute of Sustainability Management & Assurance (i-SMA), will celebrate its one-year anniversary by hosting the second i-SMA Forum themed "Standing at the Crossroads: The Next Chapter of Sustainability". The event will occur in the AP Ichigaya D Room in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

The forum aims to gather diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, investors, and experts, to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainability both in Japan and globally. As sustainability practices become more critical, this forum will provide participants with an opportunity to share insights and engage in meaningful dialogue. The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions, all designed to reassess the essence of sustainability and explore potential collaborations for future practices.

Event Details

Date: July 15, 2025
Time: 16:00 - 19:45 (Registration opens at 15:30)
Location: AP Ichigaya D Room, 5th floor, Ichigaya Daigou Building, 1-10 Goban-cho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Capacity: 100 participants (Registration will close once capacity is reached)
Organizer: Institute of Sustainability Management & Assurance (i-SMA)
More Information and Registration: Event Link

Program Outline

Part I: Keynote Speeches and Panel Discussions (16:00 - 18:30)

- Opening Remarks (16:00-16:05)

Yoshiyuki Takahashi (Pronexus Inc.)

- Keynote Speech 1 (16:05-16:30):

"The Crossroads Ahead: Where Is the Path to a Sustainable Society?" by Tsuyoshi Mizuguchi (Takasaki University of Economics)

- Keynote Speech 2 (16:30-16:55):

"The Significance and Direction of Sustainable Finance in Times of Change" by Kenji Ikeda (Financial Services Agency)

- Panel Discussion 1 (16:55-17:30):

"Why Do Companies Take on Challenges, and What Do Investors Ask?"
Panelists: Shinji Ayuha (Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management), Kazuho Hoshi (Fuji Oil Co., Ltd.)
Moderator: Tomoko Tsuru (CSR Design Environmental Investment Advisory Co., Ltd.)

- Panel Discussion 2 (17:30-18:05):

"Challenges and Future through Impact Finance"
Panelists: Masaki Koichi (K3, Inc.), Kiyoka Takatsuka (Impact Capital, Inc.)
Moderator: Gentaro Asakura (KOSO Partners LLC)

- Keynote Speech 3 (18:05-18:20):

"Decarbonization Business Supporting Sustainable Growth: Towards a Positive Cycle of Economy, Society, and Environment" by Takeo Sugii (Ministry of the Environment)

- i-SMA Study Session and Networking Invitation (18:20-18:25)

Shiro Shimada (Proterra Co., Ltd.)

- Closing Remarks (18:25-18:30)

Takashi Yamamoto (QUICK Corporation)

Part II: Networking Event (18:30 - 19:45)
An open session encouraging free dialogue and interaction among participants from various backgrounds, fostering new partnerships and collaborations.

About i-SMA

The Institute of Sustainability Management & Assurance (i-SMA) aims to realize sustainable management by providing a platform for collective learning and debate. It encourages networking among participants to form collaborations on sustainability-related projects. Its members include business executives, external directors, sustainability specialists, and professionals from consulting and auditing sectors.