- 29 July 2025
- JST 14:40 - 15:40 (GMT+09:00)
- 503 + Online
- Simultaneous interpretation
Mobilising Private Sector Engagement in the Circulating and Ecological Sphere for Synergistic Local Climate Actions and Sustainability
Achieving the SDGs and global climate goals demands localised actions that are inclusive, integrated and impactful. The private sector holds immense potential to drive these efforts, but its involvement often remains fragmented and sector-specific.
This session explores how a synergistic approach rooted in the Circulating and Ecological Sphere (CES) can unlock diverse, local, resource-based business opportunities, deliver cost-effective co-benefits, and strengthen local economies. Through real-world examples, participants will discover how actors in private sector can take the lead in managing and utilising local resources to enhance resilience, generate new revenue streams and ensure long-term sustainability. The session will highlight actionable pathways for private sector engagement in CES, bridging the gap between global goals and local implementation.
Bringing together corporate leaders, policymakers and researchers from across Asia, the session offers a dynamic platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and inspiration to scale up private sector leadership in accelerating synergistic actions on climate change and sustainability at local level.
Panel Discussion
, Executive Manager, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
Executive Manager, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
KANAI Tsukasa
Executive Manager, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
Tsukasa Kanai joined Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. in 1983. In 2003, he spearheaded the establishment of the sustainability department, and since 2018, he has held his current position. During this time, he was involved in developing the company's sustainability management foundation, creating SRI (ESG) funds, launching environmental real estate operations, developing Positive Impact Finance, and forming the Technology-Based Finance team. He served as the first chairperson of the steering committee for both "Principles for Financial Action for the 21st Century" and "Japan Impact-driven Financing Initiative" He is also a member of various committees for organizations such as the Ministry of the Environment, the Financial Services Agency, and the Cabinet Office. He has authored numerous books and articles.
Bijon Kumar MITRA
Research Director, Integrated Sustainability Centre, IGES
KADOBAYASHI Hirohide
Executive Director for Zero Carbon Society Promotion Department, Zero Carbon and GREEN×EXPO Promotion Bureau, City of Yokohama
General Manager, ESG Center, ESG Strategy Division, Ricoh Co., Ltd.
ABE Satoshi
General Manager, ESG Center, ESG Strategy Division, Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Mr. Abe joined Ricoh in 1992. After working in the Sales Division, he was transferred to the Environmental Department in 1999, where he was in charge of environment communication.
In April 2008, he was seconded to KEIZAI DOYUKAI (Japan Association of Corporate Executives) and engaged in Global Environment Committee activities. Since 2016, as General Manager of the Sustainability Division, he has been responsible for developing and promoting the company-wide sustainability strategy and has been involved in the declaration of participation in RE100, Science-based Target accreditation and integration of SDGs/ESGs into the corporate management strategy. He is also one of the deputy representatives of the Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP).
Dipal Chandra BARUA
Founder and Chairman, Bright Green Energy Foundation (BGEF)