(aiESG; Head office: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City; Representative Director: Shunsuke Managi; hereafter "aiESG") spoke at a business forum held on May 13 at the Indonesia Pavilion at Osaka/Kansai Expo. The forum was hosted by Bank Indonesia, the central bank of Indonesia, under the theme "Sustainable Lifestyles and Products: Indonesia's Commitment to a Green and Ethical Future. Amidst active presentations on efforts to strengthen economic partnerships and realize a sustainable society in both Japan and Indonesia, the functional T-shirt "COVEROSS®️W" T-shirt, produced by Japanese sustainable apparel company hap, Inc. The "COVEROSSW" T-shirt, a functional T-shirt produced by hap, Inc. T-shirts featuring a traditional Indonesian batik design on the breast pocket were also produced for this forum and distributed to participants. Taking the stage, Managi gave a presentation titled "Sustainability: The Future of Investment Analysis Using AI," in which he emphasized the significance and importance of quantitatively visualizing sustainability efforts.

Click here to view a Youtube video about Managi's appearance at the Expo.

Lecture by aiESG President Managi: "Sustainability: The Future of AI-Based Investment Analysis"

On May 13, 2025, Mr. Managi, President of aiESG, Inc. spoke at the Business Forum "Sustainable Lifestyles and Products: Indonesia's Commitment to a Green and Ethical Future" organized by Bank Indonesia. In his presentation titled "Sustainability: The Future of AI-Based Investment Analysis," Mr. Managi explained new economic and social metrics and perspectives for evaluating "true wealth" and "sustainability" such as the "Inclusive Wealth Index," the three capitals (manufactured capital, human capital, and natural capital), and measuring well-being. perspectives were explained. He also emphasized the need for quantitative visualization of corporate ESG and sustainability efforts. As an example, he introduced the "COVEROSS®️W (COVEROSS Double)" T-shirt, developed by hap,Inc., analyzed and evaluated by aiESG. The t-shirt, which features a traditional Indonesian batik pattern on the breast pocket, was distributed to forum participants as a concrete example of how aiESG's analysis services can support corporate sustainability efforts in the area of sustainable products.

Collaboration between aiESG and hap,Inc.

Founded in 2006, hap is engaged in a wide range of businesses, including the development of apparel, smart textiles, and smart wear, as well as branded business and eco-friendly and comfortable multifunctional products. One of the reasons for the collaboration at the Indonesia Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo is that hap manufactures some of its apparel products in Indonesia.
The company's sustainable fashion product "COVEROSS Circular Fashion," which is based on COVEROSS Layer Technology, received the Prime Minister's Award, the highest award in the 11th Technology and Management Innovation Awards. Through these efforts, hap is promoting the development of advanced technologies and services that contribute to the development of circular fashion.
The COVEROSS T-shirt with a traditional Indonesian batik pattern on the breast pocket, which was introduced at the May 13 Business Forum, was produced in collaboration with Bank Indonesia, Stoneman Corporation, hap, and Begin, and was subject to ESG analysis by our company aiESG's comprehensive analysis provides visibility and transparency into the entire supply chain, strengthening the company's resource-circulating product design and responsible sourcing framework.

About the Indonesia Pavilion at Expo 2010 Osaka-Kansai

The theme of the Indonesian Pavilion at Osaka/Kansai Expo is "Thriving in Harmony: Nature, Culture, and the Future. Indonesia's commitment to sustainable development is symbolized by the pavilion's iconic ship design. The stylistic beauty of the towering ship shape embodies the philosophy embodied in the powerful vision of continually moving forward, growing, overcoming obstacles, and navigating sustainably. The pavilion is constructed using Planawood, an environmentally friendly material made from rice husks and recycled plastic, and sustainability was considered in every detail of the pavilion's construction.

In addition, Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia, hosted various events at the pavilion over a period of time. As part of these events, aiESG representative Managi spoke at the Business Forum held as part of the pavilion. Bank Indonesia has positioned green finance as one of the key pillars of the nation's financial stability strategy, and is actively promoting initiatives to realize sustainable finance that addresses environmental and social issues, both domestically and internationally.

About aiESG Corporation (aiESG)

aiESG is a start-up company from Kyushu University that aims to realize a sustainable society through product and service level ESG analysis. Based on the results of many years of international and academic ESG research, including UN report representatives, we provide an ESG assessment platform called "aiESG Flow" that traces back the entire supply chain. We also provide support services on all aspects of ESG. Click here to visit our corporate website (https://aiesg.co.jp/)

About Us

Company name: aiESG Co.
Head Office: NMF Hakata Ekimae Bldg. 2F, 1-15-20 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
Representative Director : Shunsuke Managi
Chief Executive Officer : Daikichi Seki
Business : ESG analysis business at product/service level
HP :https://aiesg.co.jp/
Establishment : July 2022

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e-mail: (English) pr@aiesg.co.jp