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Canon Marketing Japan Invests in Sherpa

In a strategic move to enhance corporate value through sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, Canon Marketing Japan, led by President Masachika Adachi, has announced a significant investment in Sherpa & Company. This investment is facilitated through Canon's corporate venture capital fund, the Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund.

Introduction to Sherpa & Company

Sherpa, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, and led by CEO Jun Sugimoto, specializes in a data platform called SmartESG. This platform is designed to support corporate disclosure of sustainability and ESG information, addressing practical challenges faced by companies, such as complex regulations and unclear disclosure methodologies. Since its launch in November 2022, SmartESG has been adopted by over 70 companies, primarily large enterprises, facilitating the streamlining of operations from data collection to reporting.

Canon's Vision and Investment Goals

Canon Marketing Japan aligns with Sherpa's vision to foster a sustainable future through innovative business solutions. The investment aims to leverage Canon's expertise in document management and electronic scanning technologies alongside Sherpa’s capabilities in structuring and analyzing sustainability-related documents. Together, they aspire to create a seamless ecosystem that enhances the process of collecting and reporting non-financial information.

Additionally, this collaboration seeks to integrate Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) with advanced technology to develop high-value services in the ESG disclosure and management space. By merging these capabilities, both companies aim to improve productivity and quality, accelerating the adoption of sustainability practices across various enterprises.

Canon's Commitment to Well-being and DE&I Initiatives

The Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund highlights the importance of “Well-being” as a core investment area, with a specific focus on fairness. This initiative promotes fair and sustainable competitive practices grounded in human capital management and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Through this investment in Sherpa, Canon aims to forge a pathway toward fostering collaboration and co-creation, emphasizing respect for people and fair opportunities.

As part of their future plans, the Canon MJ group is dedicated to expediting new business developments in the DE&I sector, striving to contribute to the sustainable growth of companies by enhancing their non-financial value.

Conclusion

This strategic partnership between Canon Marketing Japan and Sherpa underscores the growing importance of sustainability and ESG disclosure in today’s corporate landscape. By combining their strengths, both companies are set to play a significant role in supporting businesses in adopting sustainable practices, thereby enhancing overall corporate value. As they continue to innovate and collaborate, they pave the way for a future where social responsibility and corporate excellence go hand in hand.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please reach out to Canon Marketing Japan at the R&B Promotion Division.

• - Visit the R&B website: R&B Official Website
• - Explore the CVC initiative: CVC Official Website

About Sherpa & Company

Founded in September 2019, Sherpa & Company aims to simplify the complexities of ESG disclosures through its cloud-based platform, SmartESG.

• - Location: Tokyo Neon Building, 2nd Floor, 6-4-22 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa, Tokyo
• - CEO: Jun Sugimoto
• - Services: Development of SmartESG, operation of ESG Journal Japan, and ESG Advisory consulting services.
• - Website: Sherpa Official Website