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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Embraces Smart Sustainability Solutions

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), renowned for its technological heritage, continues to pioneer advancements in sustainability with the introduction of two innovative services. Starting April 1, 2026, MHI will roll out the SmartESG cloud platform along with the AI-driven answering service known as Answer Ease, provided by Sherpa & Company. This strategic move is poised to revolutionize how MHI approaches sustainability reporting, making it more efficient and insightful than ever before.

MHI proudly articulates its mission through its corporate philosophy, emphasizing contributions to societal progress via its operations. Over the years, it has adapted to various changing social challenges, focusing on essential areas such as energy transition, smart infrastructure, and cyber security. MHI's commitment to fostering a sustainable, safe, and secure society aligns perfectly with these emerging trends and technologies.

With Sherpa's implementation of SmartESG, MHI will be able to centralize its sustainability and ESG data, facilitating strategic management across the organization. This data platform addresses the often fragmented nature of sustainability data, bringing together information to allow for enhanced visibility and analytics. Key features within SmartESG include:

• - Database & Workflow: Both components enhance data collection and management, ensuring that information across departments is streamlined and easily accessible.
• - Focus & Benchmark: These AI-driven analytical tools provide advanced insights, making it easier for MHI to meet stakeholder demands while improving information disclosure processes.

Since the initial launch in November 2022, SmartESG has garnered the attention of over 70 companies, encompassing approximately 15% of firms with a market capitalization exceeding ¥500 billion ($4.5 billion). The cumulative market capitalization of these companies has surpassed ¥200 trillion, highlighting the effectiveness and importance of this platform in today’s business landscape.

Tentative details about the services are as follows:
1. SmartESG: A comprehensive cloud platform for managing sustainability reporting, positioning companies to advance their sustainability efforts strategically and efficiently.
2. Answer Ease: An AI-based service that generates automatic responses for common queries related to sustainability, thereby enhancing operational efficiencies.

MHI’s adoption of these tools signifies a crucial step toward elevated sustainability practices while aiming for higher corporate value through responsible management. Sherpa is dedicated to supporting MHI’s journey towards a lasting legacy of sustainability. By providing a robust data platform like SmartESG, Sherpa is supporting MHI’s efforts to cultivate more advanced management for sustainable growth.

If you would like more information about SmartESG or to explore how it can transform your sustainability strategy, please visit the official website: SmartESG.

About Sherpa & Company

Founded in September 2019 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Sherpa & Company specializes in developing and offering the SmartESG platform while also operating the ESG-focused media platform, ESG Journal Japan. With a dedicated team of sustainability consultants, they provide advisory services tailored to meet today's pressing environmental challenges.

You can find out more at Sherpa’s corporate site: Cierpa and their recruitment site here.