SESSIONS

How are the other countries committing to achieve the SDGs goals compared to Japan? From Europe, where there are many environmentally advanced countries, to Africa, where growth is expected, this session is to learn about the circumstances of each country.

What will the world and Japan look like in 2030? A session by visionaries who have been looking into the future.

Does wearing SDGs lapel pins and campaigning make any changes? This session will examine sustainable actions and the potential for business growth through case studies.

Now that sustainability in society and business is becoming more and more important because of the adoption of the SDGs and COVID-19, why is the area of ESG investment attracting so much attention? We will discuss the rationale for ESG investment and the future prospects for business in the ESG era in this session.

We face many social issues after the pandemic. What are the current issues having companies that start from the SDGs?

SDGs Goal 5: Gender equality became a catalyst for companies to accelerate the promotion of D&I and individuals and organizations are searching for a true sense of workability. What is the significance and necessity for companies to address diversity? Using the "Partnership System" diversity policy, one of KDDI's sustainable actions under the keyword "Tsunagu Chikara" (the power to connect), as a case study, company representatives and experts will discuss the current situation and issues in achieving LGBTQ equality, creating an LGBTQ-friendly work environment, and future prospects.

How digital transformation will accerelate a sustainable society?
We discuss what the public sector and private sector can do to achieve a decarbonized society, which is the world’s common goal with the domestic and international examples.

How do the top executives of companies take action about social issues and think of the future and business strategies?

"COVID-19 and women" is a serious social issue, as it is said that women's suicides have increased due to the influence of the pandemic. We think about what we do to prevent widening the gap.

Discuss the circular economy. And think about the idea of "planetary good" that considers the environment, life, business, and humankind together.

While the next generations feel that "this society is full of bugs", the "adults" who have been pushing the economy forward. What is the gap in consciousness between them? We will discuss the gap in consciousness regarding SDGs between two sides and the future actions in this session.