Responsible Business Nominees: BBA 2025

Barclays

Through Unreasonable Impact, a multi-year partnership with Unreasonable Group, Barclays is supporting high-growth ventures to scale and address global issues while creating jobs of tomorrow. Participating entrepreneurs are supported through networks, resources and mentorship and Barclays colleagues are involved in coaching the entrepreneurs each year.

Coaching Leaders Japan G.K.

Since our founding in 2020, Coaching Leaders Japan has supported more than 1,000 leaders in Japan and around the world to grow beyond traditional ways of leading. We help leaders build the courage to make bold, responsible choices and inspire their teams to create lasting social and environmental impact.

EY Japan

In EY Japan, we aim to build a better working world by creating long-term value for our clients and society. We supported Japanese public and private sector initiatives, advanced in our own KPIs which are disclosed transparently in our latest Integrated Annual Report and won international recognition in ESG consulting.

KiFor

KiFor runs hands-on social impact workshops that unite employee growth with community good. In the past year, we’ve engaged 100+ employees, raised ¥660,000+ for single mothers and the homeless, and donated 100+ laptops and food boxes to orphans, proving that businesses in Japan can lead with purpose and social impact.

Klein Dytham architecture

Over the past year, Klein Dytham architecture (KDa) has demonstrated responsible practice and sustainable impact in Japan’s Noto region. In partnership with NPO Home for All, KDa secured funding and coordinated five post-earthquake community shelters, designing the first in Noroshimachi using local materials and inclusive collaboration to foster resilience, helping rescue 21 tons of kawara roof tiles that were reused, preserving cultural heritage while rebuilding community strength.

learningBOX, INC

learningBOX champions sustainable workforce development with innovative e-learning technologies. Our platform reduces environmental impact and improves employee working conditions by optimising resource utilisation and minimising carbon footprint, enhancing workforce efficiency through intelligent, digital-first solutions.

TG Octopus Energy

Greener, Cheaper — Octopus Energy builds sustainability into its core business model. With 100% renewable electricity, fair pricing, and our 'LOVE & POWER' culture, we prove that responsible practices can drive growth while empowering households, communities, and the planet. We are reimagining energy for the 21st century.

Standard Chartered Bank

We, Standard Chartered Japan, are applying for the Responsible Business Award in recognition of our efforts to drive sustainable economic growth and promote responsible investment. Over the past year, we have focused on advancing social and environmental impact through initiatives such as our Africa seminar in connection with TICAD 9 (9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development), which highlighted inclusive development, renewable energy, and digital access.

Walk Japan

Walk Japan integrates ESG into operations: revitalising rural communities, expanding sustainable farming, restoring heritage and promoting inclusive governance. From rice harvests to recovery tours, our actions deliver measurable impact aligned with the UN SDGs and demonstrate the power of responsible tourism in Japan.

We extend our deepest thanks to this year’s sponsors, whose support makes this celebration possible.