Media Releases

Jul 8, 2024 - Environmental NGOs

Global Investors Express Grave Concerns Over Delays in Japan Inc.’s Climate Measures

Investors voted in favor of world-first shareholder proposals demanding Japan’s megabanks and Chubu Power disclose how their Board Directors manage increasing climate and financial risks.

Jun 28, 2024 - Environmental NGOs

Coalition calls on European and Japanese banks to stop financing methane gas export projects on the United States Gulf Coast

32 organizations condemn European and Japanese banks for financing LNG export terminals and companies along the US Gulf South coast.

Apr 15, 2024 - Environmental NGOs

Four companies in the Tokyo Prime Market, including all 3 “Mega-banks” face climate votes on their Direcotor’s competency

A coalition of environmental organisations and shareholders have filed climate-related shareholder resolutions targeting Japan’s largest banks and Chubu Electric Power. The resolutions call for greater disclosure by the companies on how they will meet their net-zero commitments.

Apr 9, 2024 - Environmental NGOs

Joint Statement: Prime Minister Kishida should cooperate with the US and the Philippines for true decarbonization

Civil society organizations issued a statement calling on Prime Minister Kishida to join the leaders of the United States and the Philippines in conveying to the world his strong commitment to climate action, rather than hindering real decarbonization efforts.

Jan 26, 2024 - Environmental NGOs

Asia Civil Society Open Letter to President Biden on the US’s LNG Export Decision

Over 50 civil society organizations from the Asia Pacific region signed a letter to President Biden and Secretary Granholm, urging the US government to help accelerate Asia’s transition to a renewable, more efficient energy system.

Dec 18, 2023 - Environmental NGOs

Asia Civil Society Reactions to the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Summit Statement

December 18, 2023 - Today, leaders of ASEAN member states, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders’ Joint Statement. Civil society groups denounced the statement, which recognizes “various and practical pathways towards carbon neutrality/net-zero emissions" and recognizes the need to use gas, ammonia, biomass, hydrogen and nuclear, for greenwashing fossil fuel use in Asia.

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