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Joining the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)


Comments from Mr. Maeda, the Chairman of the Company, posted on ICGN's Linkedin Comments from Mr. Maeda, the Chairman of the Company, posted on ICGN's Linkedin

EBARA Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "EBARA") has recently joined the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)*, an international organization that aims to promote efficient global markets and sustainable economic development through the improvement of effective corporate governance and stewardship.

The EBARA Group has defined "EBARA Way," which is comprised of our "Founding Spirit," "Corporate Philosophy," and "EBARA Group CSR Policy," as our Group identity and shared values. Based on this "EBARA Way," we place the highest priority on management in increasing our corporate value through sustainable business development and sharing the results with our shareholders and other stakeholders. To achieve this, we are constantly pursuing the best corporate governance and continually working to improve it.

Through its membership in ICGN, the Company will deepen its knowledge of leading-edge corporate governance around the world and further enhance its corporate governance in order to sustainably increase its corporate value.

The EBARA Group will address material ESG issues based on its long-term vision and medium-term management plan in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further increase its corporate value.

Comment from ICGN CEO Kelly Waring:
"ICGN is extremely pleased to welcome EBARA, which is promoting advanced corporate governance in Japan, as an ICGN member. As corporate governance standards around the world continue to evolve, it is essential that leaders in the field share their valuable experience and knowledge to advance market developments.
We are an initiative of global investors with $70 trillion in assets under management, and we welcome EBARA's participation in the ICGN network, working together to maintain and improve long-term corporate value and contribute to a sustainable economy, society, and environment." 

* ICGN is an abbreviation for International Corporate Governance Network (International Corporate Governance Network). It is an international organization that aims for efficient global markets and sustainable economic development by effective corporate governance and improved investor stewardship. It was established in 1995 under the initiative of institutional investors centered on the United Kingdom and the United States, and is headquartered in London. The ICGN has member institutional investors from over 45 countries and regions and makes recommendations to countries around the world, including Japan, to improve corporate governance and stewardship.