RI Asia Japan 2019

Tokyo

Date and Time

Wednesday April 10-Thursday April 11, 2019
9:00 am-5:00 pm JST (Japan Standard Time)

Location

Tokyo

Topics

#Financial Services

This annual two-day conference provides a unique opportunity to learn, share, and debate on responsible investment issues with more than 500 investment professionals from across the globe. Engage with Asia’s largest investors on key themes affecting local markets and the rest of the world. Thought leaders from across the institutional investment sector, as well as academic researchers, will come together to debate key issues.

The conference is produced by Responsible Investor, the only dedicated news and events service covering responsible investment, ESG, and sustainable finance for institutional investors globally.

The conference attracts more than 500 attendees and over 100 speakers and sponsors annually. Session topics include:

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Shareholder rights and active ownership
Climate change divestment and investment strategies
Impact investing
Supply chain risk and ESG
EU policy and regulations in sustainable finance
Ground-breaking ESG research revealed live

Join us at Midtown Roppongi in Tokyo, April 10-11. For further information, visit the Responsible Investor website.

Blog

A Five-Step Approach to Engaging Investors on Sustainability

Charlotte Bancilhon, Associate Director, BSR

Companies that are not engaging investors on sustainability are missing an opportunity to attract and retain investors focused on long-term value and ESG.

Progress and Opportunities for Responsible Investing in Japan

David Korngold, Director, BSR

At the RI Asia Japan conference in April 2019, three unique, Japan-focused dynamics stood out. These dynamics point to keys for adapting and applying global sustainable investment themes within Japan and ways the rest of the world can learn from Japan’s rapid uptake.

How Private Equity Can Address TCFD and Climate Change

David Korngold, Director, BSR

What courses of action will help private equity firms address climate risks and opportunities in an actionable, meaningful way? BSR suggests two types of approach.

How Private Equity Firms Can Develop Responsible Investing Policies

Nandini Hampole, Manager, Private Equity, BSR; David Korngold, Director, BSR

A responsible investment policy is a private equity firm's commitment to incorporate ESG factors into investment decisions to better manage risk and generate sustainable, long-term returns. Our white paper outlines guidance for private equity firms on a straightforward approach, relevant principles, and practical tips to use in developing a responsible investment policy.

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BSR™ is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR™ develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Learn more about BSR’s 25 years of leadership in sustainability.