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Mizuho Joins NextGen CDR Facility: First Japanese Bank to Commit to Tech-Based Carbon Removal Credits

Mizuho Joins NextGen CDR Facility: First Japanese Bank to Commit to Tech-Based Carbon Removal Credits

Mizuho Financial Group has taken a pioneering step in the financial sector by becoming the first Japanese bank to commit to long-term purchases of technology-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits. The bank’s participation in the NextGen CDR Facility, a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation and South Pole, is aimed

Japan Unveils First-Ever Sustainability Disclosure Standards: "Aligning with Global Reporting Frameworks"

Japan Unveils First-Ever Sustainability Disclosure Standards: "Aligning with Global Reporting Frameworks"

Japan's Sustainability Standards Board (SSBJ) has launched its inaugural set of sustainability disclosure standards, marking a pivotal step toward enhancing corporate transparency in line with international ESG expectations. The new standards align closely with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards set by the International Sustainability

Japan's New Climate Plan Targets 60% Emission Cuts by 2035

Japan's New Climate Plan Targets 60% Emission Cuts by 2035

Japanese government has approved a comprehensive strategy aimed at drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reshaping its energy landscape through 2040. The plan sets ambitious goals, with a target of cutting emissions by 60% by 2035 and 73% by 2040 from 2013 levels, positioning the country as a major player

JPX Launches AI-Powered ESG Tool for TSE Companies: "Streamlining Sustainability Disclosures"

JPX Launches AI-Powered ESG Tool for TSE Companies: "Streamlining Sustainability Disclosures"

The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) has launched a beta version of its new “JPX Sustainability Information Search Tool,” designed to improve access to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data for companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). The tool is intended to simplify the way investors, analysts, and stakeholders

ADB Boosts Climate Finance by $7.2B with U.S. and Japan Guarantees

ADB Boosts Climate Finance by $7.2B with U.S. and Japan Guarantees

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to increase its climate-related lending by up to $7.2 billion, thanks to sovereign guarantees from the United States and Japan. This groundbreaking move marks a significant step in scaling up financing for climate projects, allowing ADB to provide more support to developing

ISSB and TNFD Unite to Mainstream Nature Disclosures: “Nature is essential to our economies and our future”

ISSB and TNFD Unite to Mainstream Nature Disclosures: “Nature is essential to our economies and our future”

In a landmark move for global sustainability reporting, the IFRS Foundation and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate nature-related risks and opportunities into the heart of financial disclosures. The collaboration signals a pivotal step toward embedding biodiversity, ecosystem services,