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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>The Nikkei article reported that, "Disclosure of sustainability-related information in securities reports is expected to become mandatory from fiscal 2023."</li>
<li>The requirement to disclose information on sustainability in annual reports, which are legal documents, is extremely significant.</li>
<li>The use of international standards for sustainability disclosure will make comparative analysis with other companies easier, and is expected to help raise the bar for companies that lag behind.</li>
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The Nikkei article reported that, "Disclosure of sustainability-related information in securities reports is expected to become mandatory from fiscal 2023."
The requirement to disclose information on sustainability in annual reports, which are legal documents, is extremely significant.
The use of international standards for sustainability disclosure will make comparative analysis with other companies easier, and is expected to help raise the bar for companies that lag behind.


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