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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.

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

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

Investors Should Continue to Demand that Comparable and Necessary Human Capital Disclosures Are Made

Diversity Will Work when % of Women and Foreign Directors Exceeds 50%, but It’s Still a Long Way Off

Limited Number of Business Types with Great Opportunities for Women Is at Heart of the Problem

Judicial Decisions Are Also Important to Clarify the Nature of the Diversity Issues

Better than Zero? But Limitations of One Female Board Member to Influence Board Decision-Making

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Given that embedding diversity within company is essential for the company's growth and resilience, it’ll be up to management leadership to decide whether this should be promoted as management strategy.</li>
<li>Companies with more women in the workforce tend to have higher stock prices. It can be assumed that the company is hiring talented, skilled, and necessary personnel regardless of gender.</li>
<li>Analysis shows that companies with a higher percentage of female board members contribute more to value creation. Companies that promote board diversity are also keen on diversity throughout the company.</li>
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Given that embedding diversity within company is essential for the company's growth and resilience, it’ll be up to management leadership to decide whether this should be promoted as management strategy.
Companies with more women in the workforce tend to have higher stock prices. It can be assumed that the company is hiring talented, skilled, and necessary personnel regardless of gender.
Analysis shows that companies with a higher percentage of female board members contribute more to value creation. Companies that promote board diversity are also keen on diversity throughout the company.


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

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