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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>I will discuss the Nikkei article, "Shareholder proposals on ESG issues may increase in Japan, but the road to their passage will not be easy and should be watched closely."</li>
<li>Japanese asset management companies have begun to move toward ESG compliance. However, a survey conducted by FSA indicated that many asset management companies don't have personnel specializing in ESG issues.</li>
<li>The key to getting shareholder proposals on ESG passed or for a company to become more active in ESG initiatives is for foreign shareholder ratio to be in 30% range.</li>
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I will discuss the Nikkei article, "Shareholder proposals on ESG issues may increase in Japan, but the road to their passage will not be easy and should be watched closely."
Japanese asset management companies have begun to move toward ESG compliance. However, a survey conducted by FSA indicated that many asset management companies don't have personnel specializing in ESG issues.
The key to getting shareholder proposals on ESG passed or for a company to become more active in ESG initiatives is for foreign shareholder ratio to be in 30% range.


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