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Global Innovation & Value Summit (GIVS) 2023, Nov 17: 'Moving Forward with ESG: Scoring for Value Creation'

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Friday, November 10, 2023

While Japan stands as the world's 4th largest economy, many Japanese companies continue to lag in their ESG efforts, as Japan itself has not yet committed to requiring companies to report their impacts beyond the environmentally focused Task Force for Climate Disclosure (TCFD).

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  • While Japan stands as the world's 4th largest economy, many Japanese companies continue to lag in their ESG efforts, as Japan itself has not yet committed to requiring companies to report their impacts beyond the environmentally focused Task Force for Climate Disclosure (TCFD).
  • This year's Global Innovation and Value Summit (GIVS) 2023 will first introduce the latest advances in value measurement, sustainability disclosure reporting and ESG from the perspective of EFRAG, ISSB and the US SEC Climate Disclosures, and their impacts on how businesses and governments can effectively operate within these increasingly important, but complex, sustainability standards and frameworks.
  • Finally, GIVS 2023 will offer ideas and insights into how businesses not only within Japan and Asia, but also globally can integrate, enhance and implement value-focused sustainability initiatives going forward.
  • It will bring together some of the world's top experts in value measurement and scoring, sustainability and ESG issues to discuss, debate and brainstorm new approaches to value creation, responsible business and sustainability initiatives and offer ideas and models for their implementation in 2024 and beyond.

Global Innovation & Value Summit (GIVS2022): Why ESG Evaluation Matters, to be held November 18

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

The 2022 IAFOR Global Innovation and Value Summit (GIVS) is focused on providing one possible offramp from Guterres's highway to hell, showcasing a new approach to measure and monitor the value created and destroyed by companies irrespective of their size, industry or location.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 IAFOR Global Innovation and Value Summit (GIVS) is focused on providing one possible offramp from Guterres's highway to hell, showcasing a new approach to measure and monitor the value created and destroyed by companies irrespective of their size, industry or location.
  • The 2022 GIVS event, "The Future of ESG and Value: Why ESG Evaluation Matters", will include two panel sessions in the areas of sustainability, purpose, and value.
  • The second panel will explain the VRC Value Model and introduce the Value Model certification course.
  • The Value Research Center (VRC) at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan was established in November 2021.

Value Research Center (VRC) authors Value Model integrating ESG and Sustainability Measures

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

KYOTO, Japan, Mar 23, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The Value Research Center (VRC) launched an integrated Value Model of ESG and Sustainability measures in a new white paper issued today.

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  • KYOTO, Japan, Mar 23, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The Value Research Center (VRC) launched an integrated Value Model of ESG and Sustainability measures in a new white paper issued today.
  • A Value Model for Responsible Business: The new Value Research Center (VRC) white paper was officially released today.
  • The VRC's new white paper entitled "A Value Model for Responsible Business", integrates an additional 346 impact measurements from 6 new frameworks into the initial model.
  • The white paper is available for download at the VRC website:
    The Value Research Center (VRC) was officially established at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan in November 2021.

Business of IP Asia Forum opens today

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

HONG KONG, Dec 3, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Addressing the importance of open innovation (an innovation management model that promotes collaboration with external parties) and collaboration in corporate development in times of change, the 10th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) opened today and runs online until 4 December.

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  • HONG KONG, Dec 3, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Addressing the importance of open innovation (an innovation management model that promotes collaboration with external parties) and collaboration in corporate development in times of change, the 10th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) opened today and runs online until 4 December.
  • Details of the eagerly awaited open-innovation competition, IPHatch Hong Kong, were announced today, with speakers including past winners and IP experts from renowned technology companies.
  • In a welcome message, HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong highlighted the BIP Asia Forum as a platform for IP professionals and business leaders to discuss the latest industry developments and explore opportunities for business collaboration.
  • - Business of IP Asia Forum: http://bipasiaforum.com/
    The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

IGD's Africa Investment Rising Roadshow Tour to Continue Building Momentum on Greater U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Launching inWashington, D.C., the roadshow tour traveled toNew York Cityto highlight financing and investment opportunities;Des Moines, IAfor agriculture and agro-industry; andHouston, TXfor energy and power.

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  • Launching inWashington, D.C., the roadshow tour traveled toNew York Cityto highlight financing and investment opportunities;Des Moines, IAfor agriculture and agro-industry; andHouston, TXfor energy and power.
  • The roadshow tour is a componentof IGD's Africa Investment Rising campaign .
  • The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and USAID's East Africa and Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hubs are Premier Sponsors of the Africa Investment Rising Roadshow Tour.
  • "The full roadshow tour seeks to give U.S. investors insight and strategic connections on doing business in Africa."