As companies are called upon to work towards the realisation of a sustainable society, the concept and approach of 'sustainable finance', which aims to solve various social problems by investing in and financing companies, is gaining ground. How are governments moving towards a new financial system, and how are companies expected to respond?

This article explains the latest trends in sustainable finance and changes since the third report from the Fourth Report of the Expert Group on Sustainable Finance published by the Financial Services Agency in July 2024.

Explanation] What is sustainable finance?
~Explanation from the Fourth Report of the Expert Group on Sustainable Finance of the Financial Services Agency~.
https://aiesg.co.jp/report/241003-sustainable-finance/

We hope that through this article you will gain a better understanding of the situation. Please read on.

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