Mission
To achieve high sustainability performance through stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy integration, and effective governance and reporting.
Our Strategy for Impact
JSSWG is dedicated to serving companies with a presence in the Japanese market to improve their sustainability performance and build strong stakeholder relationships. We do this through sharing good practices from across BSR’s membership network and adapting learnings to be relevant to stakeholders in the Japanese market.
Impacts: SDGs 9, 12, 13
How We Work
JSSWG is a network of companies headquartered in Japan that collaborate through:
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Reviewing the latest expectations of stakeholders, reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD), recommendations (ISSB), and policy trends (EU CSRD and ERIS, SEC rules)
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Hosting in-person and virtual knowledge-sharing meetings
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Engaging experts from leading ESG investor communities and leading peer companies to gather new insights
Working with members to develop business sustainability strategies
Creating effective reporting approaches and governance mechanisms
Engaging with multiple stakeholders, including civil society organizations, ESG ratings services, and other ESG experts.
Assisted several members in committing to net-zero goals and science-based targets.
Participation is open to all companies headquartered in Japan or those that have a significant presence in the Japanese market.
Our Experts
Depth of Experience and Knowledge
