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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

Key to Promote Diversity Isn't Company's Size but Rather Manager's Judgment and Ability to Execute

Corporate Governance in Japan Is Improving, but Has yet to Take Steps to Create Value

Higher ROE & ROA Are Keys to Higher Valuation, but This Wasn't Easy for Companies with Low Valuation

Issues with Content of Disclosures, Not Keyword Searches in TCFD

Need to Increase Human Capital Investment as Soon as Possible to Move to High Value-Added Businesses

Whether or Not to Promote Diversity in the Company Depends on Management Leadership

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>60% companies have established policies to promote human capital. Companies will be asked whether their goals are reasonable and whether their actual measures and progress toward those goals are sufficient.</li>
<li>Since many companies have set a target of 14-15% for % female managerial positions around 2025, it makes us worry whether they can really achieve 30% target in 2030.</li>
<li>Few companies have disclosed specific impact estimates under certain conditions. It’s expected that some proactive companies will push others to do the same regarding "Scope 3" in the future.</li>
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60% companies have established policies to promote human capital. Companies will be asked whether their goals are reasonable and whether their actual measures and progress toward those goals are sufficient.
Since many companies have set a target of 14-15% for % female managerial positions around 2025, it makes us worry whether they can really achieve 30% target in 2030.
Few companies have disclosed specific impact estimates under certain conditions. It’s expected that some proactive companies will push others to do the same regarding "Scope 3" in the future.


Demand for Disclosure to Answer the Goal of Promoting Sustainability to Increase Corporate Value

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Demand for Disclosure to Answer the Goal of Promoting Sustainability to Increase Corporate Value