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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.

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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>The reason why TCFD's progress is the slowest is that prudent companies are still exploring the minimum line that should be taken by other companies to see how they’re responding.</li>
<li>The lack of specific numerical targets for ensuring diversity, which are not explicitly stated in the Corporate Governance Code, is the main reason for the slow progress.</li>
<li>While some formal progress has been made, such as the establishment of nominating/compensation committees, there are many challenges ahead. Scandals have occurred even in companies that have implemented formal standards.</li>
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The reason why TCFD's progress is the slowest is that prudent companies are still exploring the minimum line that should be taken by other companies to see how they’re responding.
The lack of specific numerical targets for ensuring diversity, which are not explicitly stated in the Corporate Governance Code, is the main reason for the slow progress.
While some formal progress has been made, such as the establishment of nominating/compensation committees, there are many challenges ahead. Scandals have occurred even in companies that have implemented formal standards.


It Is Crucial that Corporate Governance Practices that Are Formally in Place Actually Function

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It Is Crucial that Corporate Governance Practices that Are Formally in Place Actually Function