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Bridging the ESG Gap: Aligning Japanese Companies with Foreign Investor Priorities
Tuesday 21 Jan | 12.00 - 13.00
Join us for an insightful session as we explore the findings from Sodali's 2024 Global Investor ESG Survey – Japan in Focus. Japanese companies are rapidly gaining global attention due to their growth potential and emerging commitment to sustainable practices. However, foreign investors still perceive a gap between current practices and international ESG standards.
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Written by Yousef
Japanese companies are increasingly drawing global attention for their growth potential and evolving commitment to sustainability. However, foreign investors continue to identify gaps between current practices and international ESG standards. During a lunchtime webinar on Tuesday, January 21, BCCJ members and guests will be guided through the findings from Sodali’s 2024 Global Investor ESG Survey – Japan in Focus.
This session will provide:
- Insights into Investor Expectations: What global investors value in areas like climate action, governance, and human rights.
- ESG as a Driver of Long-Term Value: How addressing material ESG issues can support sustainable growth.
- Practical Steps to Enhance ESG Performance: Gaining actionable insights to improve transparency, governance, and ESG communication.
Ideal for executives, sustainability leaders, investor relations teams, and anyone involved in shaping or communicating ESG initiatives within Japanese corporations, this 60-minute session will offer actionable insights to align with global ESG standards.
Heather Prosser | Managing Director, Head of Sustainability at Sodali & Co. Japan
Heather has over 20 years of impactful experience in the Asia-Pacific financial services and sustainability sectors. Having worked in Tokyo and Hong Kong, she has a strong track record of significant contributions to business development, advisory, strategy, fundraising, and investor relations.
Heather started her position as Managing Director, Head of Sustainability at Morrow Sodali Japan in January 2024 after playing a crucial role in launching and growing the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team at EY Japan from 2015 onwards. She excels in navigating Japanese companies towards ESG risk mitigation, driving sustainable initiatives, and harmonising environmental responsibility with corporate growth.
Originally from the United States, Heather embarked on her career in venture capital in Silicon Valley, before moving to Japan in 2001. As a committed community leader, her contributions include board member of the ACCJ, leading the Sustainability Committee, and is currently an Executive Committee member of the BCCJ.
Heather has earned the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.
Heather Prosser | Managing Director, Head of Sustainability at Sodali & Co. Japan
Heather has over 20 years of impactful experience in the Asia-Pacific financial services and sustainability sectors. Having worked in Tokyo and Hong Kong, she has a strong track record of significant contributions to business development, advisory, strategy, fundraising, and investor relations.
Heather started her position as Managing Director, Head of Sustainability at Morrow Sodali Japan in January 2024 after playing a crucial role in launching and growing the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team at EY Japan from 2015 onwards. She excels in navigating Japanese companies towards ESG risk mitigation, driving sustainable initiatives, and harmonising environmental responsibility with corporate growth.
Originally from the United States, Heather embarked on her career in venture capital in Silicon Valley, before moving to Japan in 2001. As a committed community leader, her contributions include board member of the ACCJ, leading the Sustainability Committee, and is currently an Executive Committee member of the BCCJ.
Heather has earned the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.
