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Japan's Corporate Governance Code Seeking Sustainable Corporate Growth and Increased Corporate Value over the Mid- to Long-Term 2015

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Summary

In this Corporate Governance Code, “corporate governance” means a structure for transparent, fair, timely and decisive decision-making by companies, with due attention to the needs and perspectives of shareholders and also customers, employees and local communities. This Corporate Governance Code establishes fundamental principles for effective corporate governance at listed companies in Japan.It is expected that the Code’s appropriate implementation will contribute to the development and success of companies, investors and the Japanese economy as a whole through individual companies’ self-motivated actions so as to achieve sustainable growth and increase corporate value over the mid- to long-term.

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Issuer

Japan

Year

2015

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

JPX Tokyo Stock Exchange (Stock Exchange)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Public administration
  • Education
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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