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Eisai Launches Renewed Sustainability Page

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TOKYO, Jan 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that it has renewed the Sustainability page of its corporate website and it is now accessible to the public.Sustainability Top Pagewww.eisai.com/sustainability/index.htmlThe Eisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and the people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides to them". Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. For realizing our corporate concept, it is necessary to implement corporate measures based on a long-term perspective under a well-cultivated governance structure. Therefore, it is extremely important for our company to contribute to the sustainability of society by actively addressing global environmental and social issues.In order to provide information about our sustainability approach and activities in an easy-to-understand manner, we have enhanced the content, and renewed the key visuals, design and page structure. We have also featured our approach, targets and initiativ...

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Olympus Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Two Consecutive Years

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TOKYO, Dec 16, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global medtech company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced that it has been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), both among the most globally recognized corporate sustainability indices. Olympus has been named to the DJSI World for two consecutive years and DJSI Asia Pacific for four.The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are corporate sustainability evaluation indices for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment. Jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the DJSI track the financial performances of leading companies according to ESG criteria. These indices are updated annually to include companies with excellent corporate sustainability practices.In 2022, 332 companies were selected as DJSI World members from approximately 3,500 companies worldwide in 61 industry sectors, and 156 companies were selected as DJSI Asia Pacific members from approximately 600 companies assessed in the regi...

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NEC Listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) three years in a row

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TOKYO, Dec 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been named three years in a row to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific Index, some of the most prestigious global indices of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment.DJSI is an evaluation indices developed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices that evaluates the sustainable practices of major global companies across the "Governance & Economic," "Environmental" and "Social" dimensions. Companies that receive high evaluations are selected to the DJSI Indices. NEC received high evaluations once again in the "Information Security/Cyber Security & System Availability," "Environmental Reporting" and "Social Reporting" categories, and newly this time in "Risk & Crisis Management," "Environmental Policy & Management Systems" and "Climate Strategy." In addition, NEC's evaluation improved in the "Corporate Governance," "Materiality" and "Talent Attraction & Retention" categories, where NEC is actively promoting efforts and transparency. Other than DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific, NEC is included i...

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Fujitsu research reveals gap between perception of ‘Sustainability Transformation’ preparedness and reality of current status in many organizations

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TOKYO, Dec 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the results of new research commissioned by Fujitsu, carried out by FT Longitude, the specialist research and content marketing division of the Financial Times Group, indicating that sustainability impact is the number one priority for organizations surveyed, and that they are aiming to improve on the three pillars of Sustainability Transformation(1) (SX): environmental, economic and societal.The research shows, however, that few organizations have in fact completed important Sustainability Transformation initiatives, suggesting that many of them have not come as far as they think, despite the importance they believe sustainability holds for the future. This gap is apparent in the figure below, which indicates, for example, that only 26% of the organizations surveyed have implemented health and wellbeing initiatives for employees, and only 12% are using or creating carbon-neutral products.The report identifies that more than two-thirds (68%) of organizations say that Sustainability Transformation will not be a success without significant investments in technology. When asked about the support they need...

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Release of Mazda Integrated Report 2022

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HIROSHIMA, Japan, Dec 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation today released the first Mazda Integrated Report 2022(1), a structured presentation from both financial and non-financial perspectives looking at Mazda's approach to value creation and other efforts, on the company's official website.The Integrated Report is a comprehensive compilation of Mazda's medium- and long-term management policies, ESG-based solutions to social challenges, and approaches underlying these initiatives. The report will also be helpful for shareholders, investors, and other stakeholders in better understanding Mazda's unique approach grounded in our human-centered philosophy for producing value through engineering and manufacturing as well as the creation of human connections.Mazda will continue to create moving experiences in people's daily lives and mobility experiences, which will uplift and energize people and bring more enjoyment to their everyday lives, as we aim to achieve sustainability in both our business and society.Mazda Integrated Report 2022 ContentsChapter 1: About Mazda - Top Message, History of Mazda's Growth, etc.Chapter 2: Value Creation - Value Creation...

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MHI Publishes Integrated Report “MHI Report 2022”

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TOKYO, Nov 30, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today published the "MHI Report 2022." The focus of this year's integrated report is on MHI Group's contributions to global Carbon Neutrality. In October 2021, MHI announced its commitment to achieve Carbon Neutrality Groupwide by 2040, and MHI Report 2022 presents detailed explanations of the efforts to fight against climate change by applying the full breadth of decarbonization technologies MHI Group has developed throughout its history.MHI REPORT 2022The report opens with a message from the President and CEO Seiji Izumisawa outlining MHI Group's value creation proposal. He introduces the standpoint behind the Company's "MISSION NET ZERO," its commitment to achieve net zero CO2 emissions Groupwide by 2040, and also presents a progress report on the Company's 2021 Medium-Term Business Plan as well as an overview of how MHI is responding to the rapid changes taking place in its business environment. This is followed by a message from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Hisato Kozawa describing the Company's financial strategy for enhancing corporate value. Next is a conversation between Chief...

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China Medical System (867.HK) S&P Global CSA Score Achieved Significant Improvement, Leading the Industry Globally

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SHENZHEN, CHINA, Nov 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Recently, the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (S&P Global CSA) released the 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores for China Medical System Holdings Limited ("CMS" or the "Group"). CMS achieved a significant improvement with a score of 53 in 2022 from 36 in 2021, surpassing 92% of the global peers and being significantly ahead of the industry average. This result shows the Company's outstanding achievement from its active integration of ESG governance into strategic development and daily operation.S&P Global CSA is the global leading assessment tool of corporate sustainability practices initiated by S&P Global. S&P Global CSA provides comprehensive evaluation on corporate sustainability performance, and the Group's identification and management abilities of potential opportunities and challenges by considering factors, such as corporate economy and governance, environment protection, and social responsibility. S&P Global CSA has been regarded, by stakeholders, as one of the most important references for making business or investment decisions.Based on a well-est...

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Pertamina to balance energy transition, security in net zero push

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JAKARTA, Nov 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The energy transition process must take place in order to maintain sustainability, chair of the Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Business 20 (TF ESC-B20) Task Force, Nicke Widyawati, has said.Chair of Task Force Energy, Sustainability, and Climate B20, Nicke Widyawati, during the 4th Task Force Energy, Sustainability, and Cimate Call Meeting of B20 Indonesia 2022 held in Jakarta on Tuesday (May 24, 2022). (ANTARA/HO-Pertamina)During a "BloombergNEF (BNEF) Net Zero Summit" discussion initiated by the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment and the Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association (ANGEA), Widyawati, who is also the CEO and president director of state-owned energy company Pertamina, said that the energy transition process is a part of B20 activities.During the discussion, she emphasized that the energy transition cannot be achieved in a short time."The process requires various kinds of technology, costs, and human resources that can reach the standards of renewable energy," she explained.When the energy transition process occurs, the demand for energy will also increase, she pointed out. Thus, ener...

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The Government Blockchain Association (GBA)’s EMEA Lead to speak at UK House of Commons

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London, UK, Oct 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Blockchain Chair in the House of Commons, Martin Docherty-Hughes MP, has invited Ms. Priya Guliani, (the Government Blockchain Association's Regional Lead for Europe, Middle East, and Africa), to speak at the APPG Evidence Meeting on Sustainability & Climate Change: Energy Consumption & Other Issues.This meeting is part of the APPG's work on blockchain in the UK Parliament, and part of a series of APPG meetings to make the policymakers aware of blockchain technology's developments, applications, and regulatory implications.Representatives of academic institutions and the blockchain industry will bring their perspectives on how blockchain can be utilized to solve sustainability and climate change issues. Specifically, is blockchain harming the causes themselves? The issues surrounding blockchain, sustainability, and climate Impact will be discussed by experts, furthering the APPG's understanding of the technology. The meeting logistics will include speakers from different companies and institutions, followed by a Q&A with the members of the houses of Commons and Lord...

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NEC Announces Progress on Environmental, Social and governance initiatives to support sustainable growth for the company and society

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TOKYO, Sep 30, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is promoting initiatives to support sustainability in accordance with policies that aim to "Contribute to Solving Social Issues through Our Business Activities," "Strengthen Risk Management and Enforce Compliance," and "Promote Communication with Stakeholders." Under the Mid-term Management Plan 2025(1), NEC is committed to reinforcing non-financial measurement methodologies to underpin sustainable growth for the company and society. The progress made thus far is outlined in the NEC Sustainability Report 2022 posted on the NEC Global website.1. Started correlation analysis using financial and non-financial data to practice integrated thinkingIn order to identify non-financial initiatives that will lead to greater corporate value, NEC has initiated measures to visualize how non-financial efforts affect financial performance in cooperation with ABeam Consulting Ltd. According to this analysis, NEC has confirmed that there is a strong correlation between Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B) and non-financial indicators, such as "the number of women serving as department heads or higher" and "training days per em...

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Hitachi Publishes “Hitachi Integrated Report 2022” and “Hitachi Sustainability Report 2022”

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TOKYO, Sep 16, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has published "Hitachi Integrated Report 2022" and "Hitachi Sustainability Report 2022" as communication tools for stakeholders.6 material topics,15 sub-material topics and targetsHitachi considers the Integrated Report as a tool to mainly disclose Hitachi's value creation story. The "Hitachi Integrated Report 2022" was created based on our hope to give our stakeholders a better understanding of Hitachi's vision and create value by encouraging further dialogue. This report describes Hitachi's future vision, management, and business strategies under the Mid-term Management Plan 2024(1). In addition, the report highlights the measures Hitachi is taking to realize a sustainable society.The Sustainability Report discloses Hitachi's approach to sustainability and reports the ESG- related information comprehensively. The "Hitachi Sustainable Report 2022" highlights the specific measures that Hitachi is taking to promote sustainable management under the newly strengthened sustainability management structure.The key point of these reports is the clarification of six critical issues (material topics) in susta...

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Fujitsu showcases global vision for driving sustainability transformation through digital innovation at Fujitsu ActivateNow 2022

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TOKYO, Sep 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it will host its global flagship online event, Fujitsu ActivateNow 2022 on October 4, 2022 (Japan, Europe, and the Americas) and October 12, 2022 (Asia and Oceania), highlighting its vision, technology, and case studies for promoting Sustainability Transformation through digital innovation to various stakeholders, including society, customers, partners, and next-generation leaders.This year, under the theme of "Driving Sustainability Transformation through Digital Innovation", the event will feature global programs including keynote speeches by Fujitsu Group CEO and CDXO Takahito Tokita and CTO Vivek Mahajan, panel sessions by special guest speakers, as well as regional programs hosted by company leaders that reveal how Fujitsu delivers solutions to pressing societal issues for a sustainable future.The world faces mounting uncertainty and rapid change as humanity confronts the existential threat posed by environmental problems like climate change, as well as societal issues including poverty, human rights, aging populations, as well as global pandemics. Business and social leaders around the world ...

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Hektar REIT Sustainability & CSR Initiatives Gets Awarded

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT) has been awarded "Company of the Year" under the "Stakeholder and Community Sustainability Engagement Initiatives" category of the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2022 held today at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur.Second from Left: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Rural Development, YBhg Datuk Ramlan Harun and CEO of Hektar Asset Management Johari Shukri bin JamilJohari Shukri bin Jamil, CEO of Hektar Asset ManagementThis award follows the recent 4-star Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating upgrade received by Hektar REIT as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index (F4GBMI) in the June 2022 evaluation by FTSE Russell.The Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2022, which was officiated by the Minister of Rural Development, YB Dato' Seri Mahdzir bin Khalid, and represented by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Rural Development, YBhg Datuk Ramlan Harun is organised by CSR Malaysia, a publication and social initiative under the auspices of the Malaysian Welfare Society for Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility, whic...

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Strong ESG implementation gets Pertamina international recognition

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JAKARTA, Jul 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - State-owned oil and natural gas corporation PT Pertamina has gained recognition from several international institutions over its strong implementation of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) approach this year.Strong implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) approach by Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation PT Pertamina this year gained recognition from a number of international institutions. (ANTARA/HO-PT Pertamina)Pertamina's ESG implementation, which is getting stronger, has attracted international interest, as seen from the acknowledgment from a number of institutions and international awards, the company stated in a release received here on Tuesday.The latest acknowledgment has come from JP Morgan, which included Pertamina in its ESG Emerging Market Bond Instrument (JESG EMBI) Index and assigned it a score of 44.2 in June 2022. The score is higher than the threshold of 20 set by JESG EMBI.It shows that Pertamina has succeeded in improving its business, especially in terms of environmental insight, sustainability, and aspects of good governance, the company said."With this...

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Indonesia recommends Energy Transition Policies at B20 ESC Meeting

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JAKARTA, Jul 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The B20 Energy, Sustainability, and Climate (ESC) Task Force has drafted recommendations and policy actions on global energy transition during the 5th call meeting that was held virtually on June 21, 2022.Deputy Chair of the Energy, Sustainability and Climate Task Force Agung Wicaksono speaks at the B20 Side Event: Energy, Sustainability & Climate Task Force, held virtually on Tuesday, June 21 (ANTARA/HO-PT Pertamina)According to the Task Force's deputy chair, Agung Wicaksono, the recommendations and policies have been intensively discussed by the members for the last five months, and the drafts mark the end of the journey of the planning process."It is truly an honor and privilege for me to convene the last Task Force Call Meeting today, and especially for all members who have been present to share their thoughts and bright ideas and dedicate themselves to the goal solutions of co-financing the global energy sustainability and climate change issues," Wicaksono said in a statement released Wednesday.On the same day during a side event held in Rome, Italy, Wicaksono also said that the Task Force had worked closely in adva...

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Fujitsu global survey demonstrates how ‘digital first’ approach helps to accelerate sustainability transformation

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TOKYO, Jun 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today released its "Fujitsu Future Insights Global Sustainability Transformation Survey Report 2022," highlighting the results of a survey of 1,800 business executives and decision makers in 9 countries conducted by Forrester Consulting with the aim of understanding global trends and current conditions in sustainability transformation(1)(SX). Figure 1. Stage of progress in SX initiatives: breakdown by share of companiesFigure 2. Graph of four elementsFigure 3. Graph of DX contribution in SXThis sixth survey investigated the current status of SX and how digital transformation (DX) contributes to the changes required to improve society's sustainability. Fujitsu will draw on the insights and knowledge gained from this survey to work with its customers to resolve issues towards the realization of a sustainable future for business and society.Global Sustainability Transformation Survey Report 2022Sustainability: a growing management challenge for business leaders globallySustainability that takes into account environmental, societal, and economic impacts represents an urgent priority for individuals, companies, and governm...

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RHT Rajan Menon Foundation’s GAIL Sustainability Forum shines spotlight on the road to COP27

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SINGAPORE, Jun 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - RHT Rajan Menon Foundation Ltd held its Greening ASEAN: Initiatives & Leadership (GAIL) Sustainability Forum, bringing together sustainability experts from across industries to examine the critical challenges caused by climate change, and provide insights to champion sustainable business.Ms Kaylee Kwok, Deputy Chairman of RHT Rajan Menon Foundation, said, "We recognised the importance of sustainability to address climate change, adverse social and community impact and corporate governance issues. In response, the Foundation commissioned the setting up of the GAIL programme in 2018.""One of the objectives of the GAIL programme is to facilitate sharing of industry expertise, knowledge and practical measures so that business organisations gain the confidence and capabilities to embed and grow sustainability within their operations," she added.Following last year's COP26 Summit wherein global leaders revisited and strengthened their commitment towards taking greater actions to avoid the catastrophic effect of climate change, the theme for the GAIL Sustainability Forum 2022 is "Road from COP26 to COP27".Expert panellists d...

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B20 task force highlights recommendations to support net zero-carbon

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JAKARTA, Jun 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The B20 Energy, Sustainability & Climate Task Force, led by state-owned oil giant Pertamina Group, put forth three recommendations to support realization of the target of net-zero carbon emissions.The B20 Energy, Sustainability & Climate (ESC) Task Force held entitled the third Task Force Call Meeting on Thursday, April 19 (ANTARA/HO-Pertamina)"Climate change sustainability is something that we must strive for in the future. For this reason, the B20 Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Task Force has compiled policy recommendations that focus on three recommendations, with 12 policy actions that call for global cooperation," Deputy Chair of B20 Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Task Force Agung Wicaksono said in a statement obtained here on Thursday.He delivered the statement during the hybrid dialogue forum of Energy Transition in Growth Markets on Tuesday (June 21).This forum is one of the events conducted by the Task Force Energy, Sustainability & Climate (ESC) and the Task Force Future of Work and Education in collaboration with the Accenture International Utilities and Energy Conference held on June 21-23,...

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PLS Plantations rated Silver3 by RAM Sustainability

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KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PLS Plantations Berhad today announced their receipt of Silver3 ratings by RAM Sustainability for its principal plantations and trading segments, reflecting some gaps and the early stages of the Company's ESG practices that are crucial for reforestation and plantation-related sectors.The sustainability ratings by RAM Sustainability, a leading provider of independent ESG analytics, captures the Company's corporate sustainability performance based on all the environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes, as well as relevant international and domestic guidelines by Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy (CCPT).PLS Plantations' Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Tan Sri Nazir Razak said, "This rating sets the baseline for the Company, in providing clear forward strategy in terms of our priorities and focus areas, across our business and operations, especially in areas for improvement. Equally as important, it offers our stakeholders - investors, regulators, business partners, suppliers, and clients - an objective and transparent assessment of our commitment to sustainability and respo...