2021.11.9 TUE

10:30 - 12:00

2021.11.9

A Road to develop a "net-ZERO" society

Nikkei, Inc.

Seminar abstract

Who is the Earth for? Our answer to that question will dictate change for all of us.
We, the corporate and individual participants in the Nikkei “net-ZERO” Project, are determined to bequeath to the next generation a world of natural harmony and sustainability.
In a unique interview session and a panel discussion, leaders of our corporate project members will declare their resolve to develop a net-zero society.

Speakers

  • • Yukari Takamura Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo Professor
    • Kiyoshi Ando Nikkei Inc. Editorial Writer
    • Akira Sugano Asset Management One Co., Ltd. President & CEO
    • Miki Baba Nikkei Business Publications Editor in Chief, Nikkei ESG,

    ▼Online speakers
    • Takeshi Niinami Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer
    • Toshiro Mitsuyoshi Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. President
    • Shigeru Kobayashi NGK Insulators, Ltd. President
    • Hisahide Okuda JERA Co., Inc. Corporate Vice President, Director
    • Hiroyuki Isono Oji Holdings Corporation Director of the Board, Senior Executive Officer, General Manager, Corporate Governance Division
    • Wataru Hamamoto Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd Managing Director, Senior Executive Managing Officer
    • Tokuya Takizawa EY Japan Co., Ltd. Regional Accounts Leader, Japan Chief Sustainability Officer
    • Yasuhiko Ushikubo Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Senior Executive Officer, Global Head of Sustainable Business Solutions
    • Hiroko Urashima Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. Manager, Climate Change Solution Team, Corporate Planning Dept.
    • Yudai Maeda afterFIT Co., Ltd. Executive Officer

Session Summary

There were more than 1,300 audience online from numerous countries in addition to actual participants at the venue.
Advanced approaches and initiatives of the corporate members of Nikkei net-zero Project were presented by their leaders.

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