Principles for Responsible Investment
PRI is an investor initiative in partnership with UNEP Finance and the UN Global Compact to support the integration of ESG factors into investment and ownership decisions and to achieve a sustainable international financial system.
IRM is a signatory to the PRI, We subscribes to the PRI philosophy and the following principles.
Principles for Responsible Investment
- We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
- We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
- We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
- We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
- We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
- We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.
Japan Climate Initiative
Following the adoption of the Paris Agreement for the prevention of global warming in 2015, JCI was established by a coalition led by Japanese corporations, municipalities, NGOs, and other bodies actively working to address climate change. It is intended to serve as a network for voluntary efforts toward society’s decarbonization. JCI is aiming for the achievement of a decarbonized society by creating a nation-wide movement, supporting the activities of its member organizations while urging the government to take action, and cooperating with the international community.
IRM became a member in July 2019. JCI aims to realize a decarbonized society as required by the Paris Agreement through such measures as achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
TCFD
TCFD was established in 2015 by the Financial Stability Board, which consists of central banks and financial regulators of the world’s major countries. In June 2017, TCFD issued recommendations urging companies to disclose information on climate-related business risks and opportunities in the medium to long term, their impact on corporate finances, specific actions and strategies to address those risks, and other factors in order to mitigate risks that could destabilize financial markets.
IRM expressed its support for the recommendations in March 2020 and also joined the TCFD Consortium for the purpose of networking on TCFD.
TCFD
TCFD Consortium
Resilience Certification
Resilience Certification (Certification of Organizations Contributing to National Resilience) is a system established by the Cabinet Office's National Resilience Promotion Office. Based on the "Guidelines for the Certification of Organizations Contributing to National Resilience," the Resilience Japan Promotion Council, a general incorporated association, certifies companies that are actively engaged in business continuity initiatives as "Organizations Contributing to National Resilience."
IRM has been continuously certified (renewed) since 2018 in recognition of its proactive efforts in business continuity.
Health and Productivity Management Organization (SME category)
The Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program was established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in fiscal 2016. This program aims to recognize companies, both large and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that implement excellent health management practices, making them "visible" and creating an environment where they can be evaluated by employees, job seekers, business partners, and financial institutions.
IRM has been recognized as a "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category)" for five consecutive years under this program promoted by METI and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Council). (As of March 2025)
The Gold Certification for Excellent Health Company
The "Health Declaration" signifies a company's commitment to promoting health and well-being for all employees (Health and Productivity Management) with the aim of achieving "Silver" or "Gold" level recognition as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization.
IRM submitted its "Health Declaration" to the Tokyo Federation of Health Insurance Societies in December 2018. Subsequently, IRM has continuously achieved the "Silver" level recognition as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization from 2019 onward, and has maintained the "Gold" level recognition from 2023 onward.
