Exploring New Trends in Sustainable Investment: Climate Risks and Natural Capital

Exploring New Trends in Sustainable Investment

On March 18, 2026, the Japan Policy Institute (JPI) will host a seminar entitled "Exploring New Trends in Sustainable Investment: Climate Risks and Natural Capital." This event will feature Akira Kikuchi, Chief Researcher at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Research Institute's Private Equity Advisory Division. The seminar aims to shed light on the evolving landscape of sustainable investment, particularly in the context of climate risks and natural capital.

The Rise of Sustainable Investment

In recent years, sustainable investing has captivated the attention of investors worldwide. This seminar will explore how the frameworks for assessing the impact of climate change and natural capital on business operations have been institutionalized globally. Investors are increasingly demanding that companies disclose their exposure to climate-related risks and opportunities based on standardized guidelines.

One of the intriguing aspects of this trend is the emergence of new methodologies for calculating "Reduction Contributions" that aid in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has gained attention as a pioneering framework in this area, promoting enhanced disclosure related to natural capital.

Understanding Climate Risks

Moreover, the seminar will discuss recent advancements in evaluating physical risks associated with climate change. Innovative research methods have been introduced, such as assessing the probability of levee breaches during river floods. Understanding these physical risks is crucial for investors as it can dramatically affect their investment decisions and corporate engagement strategies.

Key Topics to be Covered

The seminar will delve into various crucial topics, structured as follows:

1. Climate Change Issues and Global Trends
- Current Status of Global Warming
- Economic Risks Associated with Climate Change
- The Movement Towards Carbon Neutrality
- Trends in Information Disclosure
- Understanding Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Constructing Narratives Centered Around Climate Change Responses

2. Key Issues in Climate-Related Financial Disclosure
- Current Status of Scope 3 Disclosure
- Understanding the Calculation of Reduction Contributions
- Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP)
- Development of Transition Plans

3. Impact of Natural Capital and TNFD
- Overview of TNFD
- Progress in Institutional Support for Natural Capital Assessment
- Case Studies from Advanced Companies

4. Advancements in Physical Risk Assessment: Research on Levee Breach Probabilities
- What is Physical Risk?
- Understanding the Concept of Breach Probabilities
- New Trends in Physical Risk Management that Investors Should Note

5. Related Q&A Session
6. Networking Opportunities
This seminar also provides attendees with a rare opportunity to engage directly with industry experts such as the speaker, Akira Kikuchi, through Q&A sessions and networking opportunities. Participants can exchange business cards and engage with fellow attendees from diverse industries, setting the stage for valuable exchanges of information and potential collaborations.

Registration and Attendance

The seminar will be available in various attendance formats:

- On-site participation (archive access not included)
- Live-streamed participation (archive access not included)
- Archive viewing

Both on-site and live participants can opt to add archive access for a special fee.

The participant fee is set at 37,280 yen (tax included) for one person, while subsequent participants from the same company can attend for 32,280 yen each. Special rates of 11,000 yen (tax included) are available for up to two attendees from local public organizations, exclusively for on-site and live-streamed attendance.

To learn more and register, visit the JPI Seminar Page.

About JPI

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