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ESG Journal Cafe: An Insight into ESG Evaluations Amid Changing Disclosure Regulations

On September 10, 2025, Shellpa and Company, based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, will host the fifth edition of the exclusive member event "ESG Journal Cafe." This event, organized by the ESG-focused media platform "ESG Journal Japan," caters specifically to free subscribers.

The ESG Journal Cafe serves as a community-driven learning experience aimed at corporate sustainability and ESG information disclosure. As companies face increasing demands for sustainability reporting, understanding the latest disclosure regulations and standards is crucial. This event will provide insights tailored to the challenges faced by sustainability professionals, facilitating knowledge sharing among participants.

The theme for this fifth gathering is "The Positioning of ESG Assessments in Light of Changing Disclosure Regulations and Practical Examples." The format includes expert dialogues and group discussions. Recent developments in sustainability disclosure standards, including those introduced by ISSB and SSBJ, have created an environment of uncertainty in mandatory disclosures. Companies continue to face pressure from external evaluation agencies, and navigating these complexities is critical to successfully advancing sustainability initiatives.

As a highlight, the event will feature a dialogue with Kaoru Mamiya, the Line Manager from the Sustainability Unit at Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company. Kaoru will share her practical experiences on how organizations can align their decision-making framework in the face of regulatory changes and how to effectively integrate responses to evaluation entities into corporate culture.

Following this dialogue, attendees will participate in group discussions aimed at fostering peer connections and sharing innovative approaches to common challenges. Insights gleaned from these interactions will help participants carry actionable ideas back to their organizations, ultimately promoting enhanced sustainability practices.

Event Details

• - Date: September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 16:00 - 18:00
• - Venue: TKP Garden City PREMIUM Shinagawa HEART (2-minute walk from JR Shinagawa Station)
• - Cost: Free of charge
• - Capacity: 30 participants
• - Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025 (Friday) by 23:59
• - Registration Link: ESG Journal Cafe Registration

Program Overview

• - Dialogue on" The Positioning of ESG Assessments in Light of Changing Disclosure Regulations and Practical Examples"

- Discuss how to prioritize actions in a fluctuating regulatory environment.
- Explore strategies for enhancing corporate value through alignment with evaluation agency responses.
- Identify collaborative actions within the organization to drive assessment improvements and initiatives forward.

• - Group Discussion

- Share challenges in disclosure compliance and innovative practices among peer companies.

• - Presentation of the SmartESG Cloud Service
• - Networking Session (40 minutes, with flexible exit)

Who Should Attend?

• - Professionals or department heads engaged in sustainability/ESG domains.
• - Individuals involved in sustainability information disclosure who face challenges in organization and efficiency.
• - Those aiming for exchanges of ideas with peers focusing on sustainability initiatives.

Featured Speakers

• - Kaoru Mamiya

Line Manager for Sustainability Planning at Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company. Kaoru has extensive experience in supporting sustainability disclosures and has led various corporate sustainability strategies at Dai-ichi since 2023.

• - Naho Nakakubo

Chief Sustainability Officer and head of ESG initiatives at Shellpa and Company, focusing on leveraging AI for sustainability problem-solving.

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact the operating Secretariat of the ESG Journal Community at Shellpa and Company via email at [email protected].

For insights into previous ESG Journal events, visit: ESG Journal Cafe Archive.
Please note: Registrations will be subject to a lottery, and those chosen will be notified via email within a week.

About ESG Journal: A specialized media outlet providing timely news and case studies on ESG and sustainability efforts within and beyond Japan. Visit us at ESG Journal Japan.

Company Overview:

• - Company Name: Shellpa and Company
• - CEO: Jun Sugimoto
• - Location: 2F Tokyo Neon Building, 6-4-22 Minami-Ooi, Shinagawa, Tokyo
• - Founded: September 2019
• - Capital: 1 billion yen (including capital reserves)
• - Business: Development and provision of "SmartESG" sustainability disclosure support cloud, operation of "ESG Journal Japan," and consulting services through "ESG Advisory".