Independent Leading Corporate Governance Research

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.

Japan's Governance: Labor Productivity and Gender Diversity

Japan's Governance: Nomination Committee Update

Smartkarma Webinar | Corporate Governance and Value Creation in Japan

Japan's Governance: Gender Gap Index and Women Directors

Japan's Governance: Social and Human Rights

Japan's Governance: Background of Independent Outside Directors

Japan's Governance: Disclosure Factor for Annual General Shareholders Meeting and Investor Relations

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

<p>In the ESG initiatives, it seems that many Japanese companies are more enthusiastic about E than about S and G. In the case of E, it is relatively easy for Japanese companies, which have a successful experience of setting technical numerical targets such as CO2 emission targets and improving the level of technology through bottom-up efforts led by engineers, to finally achieve high targets. Even with S and G, it is possible to set clear goals and timeframes for improvement without setting numerical targets. I have mentioned several times on this website that respect for human rights, or in other words, understanding of diversity, is crucial for creating a society where people from all different backgrounds can live comfortably. I would like to update the diversity initiatives that I discussed in my previous article "Japan’s Governance: Social and Human Rights.</p>

In the ESG initiatives, it seems that many Japanese companies are more enthusiastic about E than about S and G. In the case of E, it is relatively easy for Japanese companies, which have a successful experience of setting technical numerical targets such as CO2 emission targets and improving the level of technology through bottom-up efforts led by engineers, to finally achieve high targets. Even with S and G, it is possible to set clear goals and timeframes for improvement without setting numerical targets. I have mentioned several times on this website that respect for human rights, or in other words, understanding of diversity, is crucial for creating a society where people from all different backgrounds can live comfortably. I would like to update the diversity initiatives that I discussed in my previous article "Japan’s Governance: Social and Human Rights.

Japan's Governance: Diversity Is Strength

Monogatari Corp

Japan's Governance: Diversity Is Strength