This report summarizes the discussions of the Expert Meeting on Sustainable Finance, which examined the significance of promoting sustainable finance in Japan while observing changes in the sustainable finance landscape primarily in Europe and the United States, and discussed expanding investment opportunities for a wider range of investors.
Key Points
1. Background and Review Process
- Led by the Expert Meeting on Sustainable Finance (Chair: Takeshi Mizuguchi, President of Takasaki City University of Economics)
- Conducted 5 meetings from October 2024
- Examined based on observed changes in the sustainable finance landscape primarily in Europe and the United States
2. Focus of Discussion
- Reconfirming the significance of promoting sustainable finance in Japan
- Expanding investment opportunities for a wider range of investors who prefer sustainability investments, which has been identified as one of the challenges
- Direction of Japan's initiatives based on changes in international trends
3. Report Structure
- Compiled as the "Fifth Report of the Expert Meeting on Sustainable Finance"
- Published main text (PDF: 1.5MB) and summary version (PDF: 0.4MB)
- Published on June 30, 2025
4. Main Review Contents
- Current status and challenges of sustainability investments
- Measures for expanding the investor base
- Specific methods for creating and expanding investment opportunities
- Development of market environment and institutional responses
5. Future Outlook
- Creating an environment where a wide range of investors can participate in sustainability investments
- Diversification of investment opportunities and market activation
- Establishing Japan's unique approach based on international trends
6. Related Links
- Past discussions of the Expert Meeting on Sustainable Finance
- Overall sustainable finance initiatives of the Financial Services Agency
7. Contact Information
- Sustainable Finance Promotion Office, Policy Coordination Division, Policy and Markets Bureau, Financial Services Agency
- Phone: 03-3506-6000 (Main) Extensions 2918, 5520, 5521
This report aims to further develop Japan's sustainable finance market and strengthen the role of finance in realizing a sustainable society.