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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>30% female board member set by TSE isn't surprising, as it's level within reach, but the fact that TSE set explicit target that companies can't excuses is a first step.</li>
<li>To ensure that a female board member isn't isolated from other board members, multiple female board members should be elected. In this sense, 30% female board members goal makes sense.</li>
<li>In fact, the most interesting question is how many more companies will approach 50% after achieving a 30% of female board members.</li>
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30% female board member set by TSE isn't surprising, as it's level within reach, but the fact that TSE set explicit target that companies can't excuses is a first step.
To ensure that a female board member isn't isolated from other board members, multiple female board members should be elected. In this sense, 30% female board members goal makes sense.
In fact, the most interesting question is how many more companies will approach 50% after achieving a 30% of female board members.


The ％ of Female Board Members Exceeding 30% Shows Whether the Company Is Truly Pursuing Diversity

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The ％ of Female Board Members Exceeding 30% Shows Whether the Company Is Truly Pursuing Diversity