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Upcoming Webinar: Key Investor Focus Points in ESG Ratings

On May 20, 2026, Sherpa & Company, based in Tokyo, is set to host an insightful webinar titled, "Asking MSCI: Key Points of Investor Attention in ESG Ratings". The event will feature Porter Moeko, Vice President of MSCI Sustainability & Climate Research, as a guest speaker. This session aims to address the complex landscape of ESG ratings amidst rising demands for sustainability information disclosure from businesses.

With the advent of regulatory frameworks like the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies are now required to provide more robust and systematic sustainability reporting. However, many organizations are still grappling with how ESG evaluations are used in investment decisions and how their own disclosures correlate with these evaluations. This rising complexity necessitates a reevaluation of the methodology behind MSCI's ESG ratings and the expected corporate responses to changing standards.

During the webinar, attendees can gain insights from Porter's perspective, focusing on how companies can effectively adapt to these evolving requirements while also fulfilling investor expectations. The session will also explore practical strategies on how to connect regulatory disclosures with evaluation processes, prioritizing actions within limited resources for maximum impact.

Webinar Details

• - Theme: Key Points of Investor Attention in ESG Ratings – Understanding Changes and Required Corporate Responses
• - Date: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 16:00 - 17:00 JST
• - Format: Zoom Webinar
• - Cost: Free

Speakers

• - Porter Moeko: Vice President, MSCI Sustainability & Climate Research
• - Yusuke Nara: Lead Sustainability Expert, Sherpa & Company, Sustainability & Impact Division

Program Outline

1. Presentation by Porter Moeko: An explanation of the key changes in MSCI’s ESG rating revisions for 2026, including the fundamental framework considerations like financial materiality and sector-specific risks.
2. Discussion Panel: A dialogue between Porter Moeko and Yusuke Nara on how investors utilize MSCI’s ESG data and the prioritization of actions within governance frameworks for compliance with regulatory disclosures.
3. Presentation of Best Practices: Insights into streamlining sustainability information disclosure to enhance efficiency.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for sustainability managers and responsible parties from companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It will cater to those involved in sustainability information disclosure and seeking to optimize their operational efficiency.

Speaker Profiles

• - Porter Moeko: A senior governance analyst at MSCI, Porter oversees corporate governance research across the Asia-Pacific region. With extensive experience in Japanese market engagement and a background at Glass Lewis, she brings valuable insights to the discussion.
• - Yusuke Nara: Leading sustainability expertise at Sherpa, Yusuke has been instrumental in integrating sustainability knowledge into product development and driving internal sustainability initiatives. He has over six years of experience in ESG evaluation and methodology improvement.

For those interested, the application deadline for the webinar is May 19, 2026, at 23:59 JST. Please sign up at this link. If registration through the form is challenging, contact [email protected].

Please note:

• - Registration from competing firms or individual applicants may be canceled.
• - The content of the seminar is subject to change without prior notice.

For inquiries, please reach out to Sherpa & Company Seminar Office at [email protected].