Summary Of Results Of The Japan Financial Services Agency-Sponsored International Symposium - “Transition To Net-Zero - The Role Of Finance And Pathway Toward A Sustainable Future”

Climate change is an urgent issue that must be resolved globally. In order to achieve carbon neutrality, all industries need to make a transition that contributes to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. It is also important to properly evaluate these efforts and encourage the mobilization of capital.

On May 26, 2022, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) held an international symposium at the Toranomon Hills Forum and virtually to focus on "transition" and discuss transition pathways to net zero and the role of transition finance.

The symposium featured lively discussions among approximately 30 representatives from the financial and industrial sectors as well as government officials from not only Japan but also Singapore, the U.S., Canada and European countries. While the number of participants at the venue was capped to prevent infection, the symposium was held in a hybrid format to allow networking among participants, which is necessary to solve global issues. Approximately 850 people attended the event, including both on-site and online participants.

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