Child Labor and Business: Seminar on the Upcoming 2025 Report and Corporate Responsibilities
On October 27, 2025, a significant seminar will discuss the launch of the 'Child Labor White Paper 2025' presented by ACE, a certified NPO based in Taito, Tokyo. This document, produced in collaboration with Owl Consulting Group and Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, aims to provide an in-depth overview of child labor issues and the responsibilities businesses have in addressing them. With the growing global emphasis on business and human rights, this report, released five years since the last edition, highlights the crucial need for companies to recognize and manage child labor risks within their supply chains.
The seminar's keynote speaker will be Pichamon Yeophantong, the chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights. She will share insights on the evolving dynamics of business and human rights worldwide and discuss challenges and expectations specific to Japan. The event will also feature a panel discussion with experts active in various sectors, exploring practical strategies for businesses to engage with child labor issues responsibly.
Child labor remains a highly sensitive and significant human rights risk, demanding urgent action from those in corporate leadership roles. Over recent years, an increasing number of Japanese companies have begun implementing human rights due diligence processes, catalyzed by the development of diverse domestic and international regulations. This seminar serves as an excellent opportunity for corporate stakeholders, media representatives, NGOs, and anyone interested in the intersection of business and human rights to enhance their understanding and become actively involved in driving positive change.
1. Opening Remarks by: Keisuke Hayuda (CEO, Owl Consulting Group)
2. Presentation on Business and Child Labor Trends: Miwa Ono (Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting)
3. Global Trends in Business and Human Rights: Pichamon Yeophantong (Chair, UN Working Group)
4. Panel Discussion with Experts: Including Pichamon Yeophantong, Yuka Iwatake (ACE), Miwa Ono, and Maniko Shioda (Owl Consulting Group)
5. Q&A Session
6. Closing Remarks
Pichamon Yeophantong: An esteemed researcher and a member of the UN Working Group, she focuses on sustainable development and business challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. She previously conducted a mission in Japan to assess the current state of business and human rights practices.
Yuka Iwatake: The founder of ACE, she has been a prominent figure in advocating for the elimination of child labor since establishing the organization following a global movement led by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi in 1997.
Miwa Ono: Involved in supporting sustainability strategies for companies and government bodies, she has extensive expertise in human rights due diligence and tackling child labor issues within supply chains.
Maniko Shioda: A senior manager at Owl Consulting Group, she is engaged in various consultancy roles surrounding sustainability strategies and human rights.
Keisuke Hayuda: The CEO of Owl Consulting Group, active in promoting social issue resolution across multiple sectors of society.
Registration: Interested individuals can register through this form. Those wishing to attend in person are encouraged to apply by the day before the seminar.
The 'Child Labor White Paper 2025' will be available as a free PDF on ACE's website from 9:00 AM on October 27th, providing valuable insights into the vital discourse surrounding child labor in business contexts. Further, a recording of the seminar will be available on ACE's YouTube channel for those unable to attend live.
About ACE: ACE is a dedicated NPO focused on protecting children's rights and working towards the elimination of child labor. With programs in cocoa-producing regions and advocacy directed towards both governmental and corporate bodies in Japan, ACE continually strives to educate and combat this pressing global issue. Founded by a group of students motivated to enact change in 1997, ACE has since been recognized for its impactful work in international development and social advocacy.
The seminar's keynote speaker will be Pichamon Yeophantong, the chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights. She will share insights on the evolving dynamics of business and human rights worldwide and discuss challenges and expectations specific to Japan. The event will also feature a panel discussion with experts active in various sectors, exploring practical strategies for businesses to engage with child labor issues responsibly.
Child labor remains a highly sensitive and significant human rights risk, demanding urgent action from those in corporate leadership roles. Over recent years, an increasing number of Japanese companies have begun implementing human rights due diligence processes, catalyzed by the development of diverse domestic and international regulations. This seminar serves as an excellent opportunity for corporate stakeholders, media representatives, NGOs, and anyone interested in the intersection of business and human rights to enhance their understanding and become actively involved in driving positive change.
Event Details
- - Date and Time: October 27, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (doors open at 11:15 AM)
- - Location: Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, Marunouchi Niju-bashi Building, 3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- - Format: Hybrid (in-person and online participation)
- - Capacity: 30 in-person attendees and 300 online participants
- - Target Audience: Sustainability, ESG, and human rights representatives from companies, media, NGOs, and anyone interested in business and human rights.
Program Agenda
1. Opening Remarks by: Keisuke Hayuda (CEO, Owl Consulting Group)
2. Presentation on Business and Child Labor Trends: Miwa Ono (Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting)
3. Global Trends in Business and Human Rights: Pichamon Yeophantong (Chair, UN Working Group)
4. Panel Discussion with Experts: Including Pichamon Yeophantong, Yuka Iwatake (ACE), Miwa Ono, and Maniko Shioda (Owl Consulting Group)
5. Q&A Session
6. Closing Remarks
Speaker Profiles
Pichamon Yeophantong: An esteemed researcher and a member of the UN Working Group, she focuses on sustainable development and business challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. She previously conducted a mission in Japan to assess the current state of business and human rights practices.
Yuka Iwatake: The founder of ACE, she has been a prominent figure in advocating for the elimination of child labor since establishing the organization following a global movement led by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi in 1997.
Miwa Ono: Involved in supporting sustainability strategies for companies and government bodies, she has extensive expertise in human rights due diligence and tackling child labor issues within supply chains.
Maniko Shioda: A senior manager at Owl Consulting Group, she is engaged in various consultancy roles surrounding sustainability strategies and human rights.
Keisuke Hayuda: The CEO of Owl Consulting Group, active in promoting social issue resolution across multiple sectors of society.
Registration: Interested individuals can register through this form. Those wishing to attend in person are encouraged to apply by the day before the seminar.
The 'Child Labor White Paper 2025' will be available as a free PDF on ACE's website from 9:00 AM on October 27th, providing valuable insights into the vital discourse surrounding child labor in business contexts. Further, a recording of the seminar will be available on ACE's YouTube channel for those unable to attend live.
About ACE: ACE is a dedicated NPO focused on protecting children's rights and working towards the elimination of child labor. With programs in cocoa-producing regions and advocacy directed towards both governmental and corporate bodies in Japan, ACE continually strives to educate and combat this pressing global issue. Founded by a group of students motivated to enact change in 1997, ACE has since been recognized for its impactful work in international development and social advocacy.
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