Sherpa Provides Sustainability Disclosure Support Cloud to Sekisui House

Sherpa Partners with Sekisui House for Sustainability

In a significant move towards enhancing sustainability practices in Japan, Sherpa & Company, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, announced the launch of its sustainability disclosure support cloud, 'SmartESG', for Sekisui House, a major player in the housing industry based in Osaka. This collaboration, starting from October 1, 2025, aims to streamline sustainability information disclosures, a critical component for companies aiming to maintain transparency and societal accountability.

Founded in 1960, Sekisui House has been dedicated to contributing to society through housing, guided by its fundamental philosophy of 'human love'. The company is committed to continually creating values needed for the future while addressing pressing challenges faced by customers and society. Sekisui House has set an ambitious vision to become the leading company in ESG management. Their commitment towards sustainability and ESG has been highly acknowledged by various stakeholders, including domestic and international assessment agencies and investors.

Recognizing the growing importance of ESG-related disclosures, including adherence to sustainability disclosure standards (SSBJ), Sekisui House is taking proactive steps to enhance its engagement and operational efficiency in this area.

What is SmartESG?

SmartESG is designed to consolidate sustainability and ESG data scattered across corporate environments into a centralized management system, thereby supporting strategic sustainability management. The platform boasts four key features that facilitate the disclosure of sustainability information and enable advanced data analysis. By utilizing its 'database' and 'workflow' capabilities, SmartESG helps visualize the collection and management of internal data, often trapped in silos. The 'matrix' and 'benchmark' functions leverage AI for sophisticated analytics, enabling companies to enhance their sustainability disclosures and improve stakeholder engagement.

Since its launch in November 2022, SmartESG has been adopted by over 70 companies, primarily large enterprises, accounting for about 15% of companies with a market capitalization exceeding 500 billion yen. The cumulative market capitalization of these implementing organizations has surpassed 200 trillion yen as of August 2025.

Enhancing Corporate Value

The implementation of 'SmartESG' at Sekisui House signifies a strategic move towards improving the sustainability management framework within the organization. By employing data management and analytics capabilities, Sekisui House aims to identify key issues that need immediate attention and develop a structured approach to enhance operational efficiency. This initiative not only helps in increasing corporate value but also in reinforcing their commitment to sustainable business practices.

Sherpa aims to contribute significantly to the further enhancement of sustainability management by providing support through 'SmartESG'. As ESG becomes increasingly critical in today's business landscape, stakeholders have come to rely on robust data management systems to navigate this complex environment.

For more information about SmartESG, companies are encouraged to visit SmartESG for inquiries.

About Sherpa & Company

Company Name: Sherpa & Company Inc.
CEO: Atsushi Sugimoto
Location: 3-6-32 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo
Established: September 2019
Capital: 100 million yen
Business: Development and provision of the sustainability disclosure support platform 'SmartESG', operation of the ESG-focused media outlet 'ESG Journal Japan', and consulting services through 'ESG Advisory' by industry experts.

Corporate Website: Sherpa & Company

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