CEOs from Japan's Ajinomoto Co.,Inc., KONICA MINOLTA,INC., and Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. participated in the United Nations Global Compact's Private Sector Forum and Leaders Summit, while University of Tokyo Professor Matsuo Yutaka (松尾豊) shared insights into sustainable management practices by Japanese companies and the use of AI.
United Nations Global Compact Network Japan called on Japanese companies and academia to participate in the organization's flagship events, the Leaders Summit and Private Sector Forum, and supported the sharing of sustainable management practices and insights.
The events were attended by Nakamura Shigeo (中村茂雄), President and Representative Executive Officer of Ajinomoto Co.,Inc.; Daiko Toshimitsu (大幸利充), President, Representative Executive Officer and CEO of KONICA MINOLTA,INC.; and Mitsuyoshi Toshio (光吉敏郎), Representative Director, President and Executive Officer of Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd., from Japan.
The theme of the Leaders Summit was advancing sustainable growth and resilience, while the Private Sector Forum discussed accelerating a just transition to clean energy. Professor Matsuo Yutaka (松尾豊) spoke at the AI-related session, "Artificial Intelligence: Threat or Catalyst for Responsible Business?", discussing the responsible use of AI and the realization of a sustainable society.
The United Nations Global Compact stated that it will continue supporting Japanese companies in implementing sustainable management practices and participating in international dialogue.