Objectives and Background of the Task Force

The establishment of the ESG Regional Finance Task Force under the ESG Finance High Level Panel was approved at the 2nd meeting of the Panel on March 10, 2020.

This task force discusses the role of financial institutions in building a sustainable society and develops a vision for the deployment of ESG regional finance.

Agenda for Discussion

  • ①The role of regional financial institutions in building a sustainable society
  • ②Strategies and visions for the development of ESG regional finance, etc.

Name of the participating organization
(Committee members, observer organizations and companies)

  • Japanese Bankers Association, Regional Banks Association of Japan, The Second Association of Regional Banks, The National Association of Shinkin Banks, Shinkumi Banks Association of Japan
  • Kyushu Financial Group Inc., Kobe University, Shiga Bank, Development Bank of Japan Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
  • Financial Services Agency, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Cabinet Office, Principles for Financial Action for the 21st Century
  • Discussion points in the Common Vision and the contents of the current draft frameworkPDF