Sherpa & Company to Host 6th 'ESG Journal Cafe' Member-Exclusive Event: 'Breaking Free from Disclosure for Disclosure's Sake with CDP'

Sherpa & Company Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Sugimoto; hereinafter 'Sherpa') will host the 6th 'ESG Journal Cafe' (hereinafter 'the Event') on Friday, June 26, 2026, featuring Ms. Emi Matsukawa, Japan Market Director of the general incorporated association CDP Worldwide-Japan (hereinafter 'CDP'), as a guest.

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In recent years, the demand for sustainability information disclosure has increased, particularly among large corporations. Responses to mandatory disclosures based on standards like the SSBJ (Sustainability Standards Board of Japan) and third-party assurance are becoming more serious. However, in practice, many companies are overwhelmed by parallel external evaluation responses and various report disclosures, struggling with massive data collection, confirmation tasks across departments, resource shortages, and ad-hoc management.

This event, featuring Ms. Matsukawa from CDP, will explore the concept of 'Write once, use many' – viewing disclosure not as a goal but as a starting point for action, and leveraging responses to evaluation bodies as a foundation for mandatory disclosures. The latter half will feature a workshop themed 'Visualizing Your Company's Current ESG Status,' providing an opportunity for participants to organize challenges together and consider the systems needed to shift from 'one-off response' to 'sustainable disclosure operations.'

Sherpa was recognized for its support track record and business content, being certified as a 'CDP Silver Accredited Solution Provider' (Category: Software, Themes: Climate Change, Forests, Land, Water) in August 2025 (*), building a strong relationship with CDP and providing software support for accurate and efficient collection and visualization of corporate environmental initiatives and emissions data.

(*) Press Release: Sherpa Recognized as a CDP Silver Accredited Solutions Provider in Japan

https://cierpa.co.jp/posts/20250902

Event Overview

Theme: Breaking Free from Disclosure for Disclosure's Sake with CDP: What Actions Does Disclosure Promote?

Date & Time: Friday, June 26, 2026, 16:00 - 18:00

Venue: Vision Center Shinagawa (3-minute walk from Shinagawa Station Takanawa Exit)

Participation Fee: Free

Capacity: 40 participants (lottery-based selection)

Speakers:

Ms. Emi Matsukawa, Japan Market Director, CDP Worldwide-Japan

Mr. Yosuke Ikehara, Consulting Director (Climate Change Head), Sustainability & Impact Division, Sherpa & Company Co., Ltd.

Application URL: https://smartesg.jp/seminar/esgjournal-cafe-CDP

Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 23:59

Organizer: Sherpa & Company Co., Ltd.

<Program Outline>

Lecture by CDP's Matsukawa and dialogue with Sherpa's Ikehara: 'Breaking Free from Disclosure for Disclosure's Sake: What Actions Does Disclosure Promote?' (40 minutes) - The 'Write once, use many' concept: leveraging responses to evaluation bodies (CDP) as a foundation for mandatory disclosures like SSBJ - Reliability of disclosed information and data management systems - From disclosure to action

Workshop & Networking Session (40 minutes) - Identifying current ESG information management status and challenges in anticipation of SSBJ and assurance requirements - Sharing bottlenecks like ad-hoc processes and operational burdens, and exploring concrete measures for transitioning to sustainable disclosure operations

Introduction of ESG Information Disclosure Support Cloud 'SmartESG' (10 minutes)

Networking Reception (30 minutes, free to leave)

<Target Audience>

Professionals in sustainability/ESG-related departments

Individuals involved in sustainability information disclosure practices facing challenges in work organization and efficiency

Those seeking to exchange opinions with sustainability promotion managers from other companies

<Speaker Profiles>

Ms. Emi Matsukawa, Japan Market Director, CDP Worldwide-Japan

Joined CDP in February 2020. Responsible for sales including supply chain membership, accredited partnerships, and data licenses in Japan. Appointed Japan Market Director in June 2025. Frequent speaker at CDP seminars and external events.

From November 2022 to March 2023, served as a committee member for the Ministry of the Environment's 'Guideline Study Group for Certification of Decarbonization Advisor Qualification System.' From October 2023, serves as a committee member for the 'Study Group on GX Product Markets Contributing to Demand Creation for Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement and Emission Reduction.'

Mr. Yosuke Ikehara, Consulting Director (Climate Change Head), Sustainability & Impact Division, Sherpa & Company Co., Ltd.

Consistently engaged in climate change/sustainability fields at KPMG, SGS, and a major automaker. Promotes corporate decarbonization management through support for SSB standards and CDP responses. A pioneer involved with SBT since 2013. Author of 'The Complete Guide to Carbon Neutrality Basics and Trends.' Holds a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Edinburgh, UK.

*Past 'ESG Journal Cafe' events can be viewed here.

*Lottery results will be notified via [email protected] on June 23. If applications exceed capacity, a lottery will be held.

*Content is subject to change without notice.

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Contact

Sherpa & Company Co., Ltd. Seminar Office

Email: [email protected]

Company Overview

Company Name: Sherpa & Company Co., Ltd.

Representative: Jun Sugimoto, Representative Director & CEO

Location: TERRACE SITE GOTANDA 1F, 3-6-32 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Established: September 2019

Capital: 100 million yen

Business: Development and provision of sustainability information disclosure support cloud 'SmartESG,' operation of ESG/sustainability specialized media 'ESG Journal Japan,' and provision of consulting services 'ESG Advisory' by sustainability experts.

Corporate Website: https://cierpa.co.jp/

Recruitment Website: https://cierpa.co.jp/recruit