Long-term value

EY Japan Integrated Report 2024 - Value creation

The world has to address ESG themes, namely climate change, and a plethora of issues, and nations and businesses are trying to establish ways for solving them. We need to be fearless in embracing and implementing transformation, and now in particular because we live in an uncertain world. Ultimately, the EY mission is to be a hub of wisdom and capabilities across the world to pioneer new paths in an age of uncertainty and build a better working world.

Our purpose and values shared across all EY member firms empower our high-quality services to resolve increasingly complex client issues and contribute to wider society

In today’s era of polycrisis, businesses must collaborate with multiple stakeholders in various industries to pursue a sustainable society that offers a peaceful and comfortable environment. EY member firms, united in our shared purpose and values, are committed to building a better working world through our client services and initiatives addressing issues across a wide range of areas.

EY Japan Integrated Report 2024 - Operating responsibly

EY strives to adhere to the highest ethical standards, including in relation to protecting human rights, upholding international labor standards, protecting the environment, and opposing bribery and corruption in all its forms. We are committed to integrating the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Ten Principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into EY strategy, culture and operations.

EY Japan Integrated Report 2023 - People highlight

EY Japan recognizes that talent is vital for a professional services firm to accurately identify client issues and respond quickly to change.

EY Japan Integrated Report 2024 - Planet

Climate change is one of the defining issues faced by modern society. We face significant human-made changes to the climate. We know that action is urgently needed if we are to protect the planet for future generations. EY is tackling this pressing issue by setting specific objectives.

EY Japan Integrated Report 2024 - Community

We are focusing on supporting the next generation workforce, working with impact entrepreneurs, and accelerating environmental sustainability.

Tourism as a catalyst for Japan’s economic growth and the impact of overtourism

Tourism is positioned as one of the main pillars in Japan’s growth strategy. This article evaluates measures taken worldwide to combat overtourism, as well as analyzing the results of a survey which gauges the reaction of local people to high levels of incoming tourism in Japanese tourist destinations. It examines which course of action Japan should take to enhance its tourism industry as an important driving force for economic growth.

Reforming human capital management practices with a focus on a job-based HR system and obtaining ISO30414 certification

Sysmex was struggling to raise the level of value-added productivity per person following a period of limited investment in its human capital. As a result, in 2019, it began reform of its human capital management practices with a focus on a job-based HR system. EY Strategy and Consulting has supported this process from the outset.

Supporting next-generation educational programs that combine the metaverse experience with a problem-solving mindset

Creating social value - EY is fulfilling its corporate responsibilities through EY Ripples, in which it leverages the professional knowledge of its people across various fields to carry out pro bono activities that benefit society. EY Japan is playing its part by operating a next-generation educational program utilizing the latest technologies.

Europe Long-Term Value and Corporate Governance Survey

Boards must lead a decisive sustainability agenda or face a constrained future, finds the EY Europe Long-Term Value and Corporate Governance Survey. Read more.

One Year on from the Relaxation of Travel Restrictions—Thinking About Re-generative Tourism Beyond Sustainability

A recurring theme of the webinar is the need to redefine tourism. A “workation” lifestyle, popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic, has made tourism an everyday event. In addition, emerging digital technologies such as the metaverse have the potential to undermine the concept of mobility in travel. We need to explore a multi-layered concept of tourism which embraces travel in the metaverse and the real world.

EY Japan Integrated Report 2023 - Client highlight

The service lines that share the EY purpose collaborate in support of maximizing the client’s corporate value with the aim of building a better working world.

TNFD and EY working towards a market-led sustainable society

TNFD is accelerating sustainability initiatives through the market in order to tackle the serious global risks stemming from the loss of natural habitats. As a member of the taskforce, EY provides support for activities designed to bring about a “nature positive” world.

Is Japan ready for global trends as it welcomes back foreign tourists?

We began to see inbound tourists return once the border control measures were eased in October 2022, but the influx of travelers has exploded after the new year - to the extent that it reminds us of the liveliness of tourism that was apparent before the breakout of COVID-19. This report analyzes challenges that await tourism in Japan during the inbound recovery phase.

Tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic and the road to recovery

With demand likely to recover, this report examines tourist behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic and considers the outlook for the tourism industry.

ESG and access to capital: Why insurers must stay focused on ratings

As ESG funds continue to grow their assets under management, insurers with sub-par ESG scores risk losing a key source of capital.

The CEO Imperative: How can you put regeneration at the heart of creating value?

Stakeholders are challenging businesses to go further, faster in their efforts to be more sustainable. Read more.

The Board Imperative: Partner with CSOs to drive value-led sustainability

Find out how boards can collaborate with Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) to help organizations realize the benefits of ESG and mitigate the risks.

Overcoming gender and minority barriers

【EY Japan】With the EY purpose of Building a better working world, we do business with a focus on the actions of our members. Moriaki Kida, EY Japan Chairperson & CEO, participated in a discussion at the invitation of Miki Oikawa, CEO of POLA Inc., who is working to develop a workplace that is inclusive and psychologically safe. This was facilitated by Tsukiko Tsukahara, President of Kaleidist K.K., which specializes in advising government organizations, companies and university research institutes about diversity and inclusion (D&I).

Building a better working world

EY will use its long-term perspective and global insight to support Japan and its companies to drive change around the world, to set global standards for future generations, and to help build a new, prosperous and progressive society. This is my renewed vision of EY’s purpose.