Japan Investment Adviser Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate ethics
- Legal compliance
- Diversity
- Internal control system improvement
- Transparent management
- Stakeholder relationships
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Cumulative output of developed solar power plants reached about 438,998 MW.
- Methane fermentation biogas cogeneration project commissioned in November 2023 using food waste.
- Environment-friendly weeding with sheep to reduce environmental impact.
Social Achievements
- Received Three Stars of Eruboshi for women's empowerment in March 2023.
- Increased ratio of female managers to 11.8% (aiming for 20% or higher).
- Recruited 31 mid-career workers in 2023.
- Implemented measures to support employees in raising children.
Governance Achievements
- Established Nominees and Compensation Advisory Committee.
- Improved Board diversity with the addition of a female Outside Director.
- Concluded liability limitation contracts with Outside Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members.
- Established a whistle-blowing system.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- ROE target of at least 25% for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2026.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase the ratio of female managers to 20% or higher.
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing the ratio of female managers to 20% or higher.
- Developing an environment where diverse personnel can flourish.
Mitigation Strategies
- Recruitment and training initiatives for female managers.
- Globalizing business operations with an overseas subsidiary in Ireland.
- Recruiting mid-career workers with diverse backgrounds.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Renewable Energy Business
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Renewable energy projects (solar power, biogas)
Awards & Recognition
- Three Stars of Eruboshi