We, in collaboration with the ICMA Women’s Network, hosted an event titled “Investing in Human Rights and Gender Equality to Foster Economic Opportunities.”

In recent years, respect for human rights and promotion of gender equality have come to be recognized as essential elements for sustainable corporate growth and stronger competitiveness. The importance of gender equality has also been rising within sustainable finance, with increasing international guideline development and investment examples.

At this event, we had the honor of welcoming Yuriko Koike, the Governor of Tokyo, along with other distinguished speakers from diverse fields working on gender equality and they shared concrete initiatives and market trends toward achieving these goals.

The event was held at Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd., Head Office, 18th Floor Conference Hall. A lot of participants from Japan and abroad attended.

【Welcome remarks】　Ms. Angela Brusas, Director, Nordic Investment Bank / Chair, ICMA Women’s Network

【Keynote presentation 1】　Ms. Koike Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo

【Keynote presentation 2】　Ms. Todoroki Maiko, President & CEO, Poppins Corporation

【Panel discussion】

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　Moderator：Ms. Samantha Swiss, Chief Executive, KangaNews

　Mr. Felix Grote, Head of Funding & Investor Relations, Council of Europe Development Bank

　Ms. Robyn Oates, Head of Sustainable Finance, UN Women　

　Ms. Ayelet Perlstein, Head of Investor Relations, IFC

　Ms. Imoto Sachiko, Special Advisor to the President, Japan International Cooperation Agency

　Ms. Murakami Yumiko, General Partner, MPower KK / Outside Director, Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

【Closing remarks】　Ms. Negishi Mami, Managing Director, Sustainability Solutions Dept., Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.


Video message from ITOCHU Corporation, the first company in Japan to issue an Orange Bond (a bond aimed at promoting gender equality)