The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan’s (SSBJ) Exposure Draft on “Revised Proposals Related to the Calculation Period for the Reporting of Metrics”. We provide comments on the English summary available on the SSBJ’s website.
Good morning everyone, welcome to the ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference Asia, here in wonderful Tokyo. We are thrilled to have you all with us.
I would like to start with a very special thanks to our hosts, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and to our premier partner KPMG. Without the support of our hosts, partners and all our generous sponsors, we would not be able to make events like this happen, so please join me in thanking them all.
The Japanese Stewardship Code has been a significant element of Japan's efforts to enhance corporate governance and promote sustainable economic growth, the opportunity arising as a result of this review to enhance it further is welcomed as we look to the future and hope to see this progress continue.
We are proud to be launching our investor-led Global Policy Committee and Future Leaders Committee on 20 January 2025, as part of ICGN’s 30th Anniversary year.
Integrating workers’ voice as an input into corporate decision-making is part of effective human capital management. It can help company boards and management identify risks and opportunities early, attract and retain talent, and enhance company performance. Consulting workers is also an important aspect of responsible business conduct, anchored in international standards and conventions
The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Revision draft of Cabinet Ordinance of Annual Securities Report disclosure on cross-shareholding.
The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) appreciates the opportunity to comment on Bursa Malaysia’s draft “Proposed amendments to the main market listing requirements and Access, Certainty, Efficiency (ACE) market listing requirements in relation to sustainability reporting requirements and other enhancements”.
The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Mexico National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) proposed amendments to the “General provisions applicable to securities issuers and other participants of the securities market”.
The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), with Members responsible for assets of approximately $US77 trillion, announced the appointment of its Board of Governors at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in London and online in a hybrid format.
The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Council of Switzerland’s (“the Council”) consultation entitled “Code of Obligations (transparency about sustainability aspects)”. Led by investors responsible for assets under management of $77 trillion, ICGN is an authority on global standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship. Headquartered in London, our membership is based in more than 40 countries.
