This article is an excerpt from our research publication SJ3: The pathway to regenerative business. A Japanese version is available on Note. Summary Japan’s approach to purpose is more embedded, emergent, connected, and community-driven compared to the West. Despite some cases of ‘greenwashing’, integrating purpose into your business can lead to…

Interview with Yukiko Saito, Chief People Officer, McDonald’s Japan This article is an excerpt from our research publication SJ3: The pathway to regenerative business. A Japanese version is available on Note. Introduction McDonald’s embraces a brand purpose centered around “feeding and nurturing communities”, welcoming a remarkable 1.4 billion customers each year…

This article is an excerpt from our research publication SJ3: The pathway to regenerative business. A Japanese version is available on Note. Summary Younger generations struggle with work and career wellbeing, lacking a sense of growth and inclusion. Generation Z shows highest engagement in workplace sustainability initiatives, but there is still…

Interview with Ken Shibusawa, CEO, Shibusawa and Company — This article is an excerpt from our research publication SJ3: The pathway to regenerative business. A Japanese version is available on Note. Ken Shibusawa is one of Japan’s leading commentators on stakeholder capitalism and sustainable investment. In 2001, he founded Shibusawa & Co., an investment advisory firm. He is also…

Interview with Jin Song Montesano, Chief People Officer, LIXIL — This article is an excerpt from our research publication SJ3: The pathway to regenerative business. A Japanese version is available on Note. As a true leader of global transformation and sustainable change, Jin Song Montesano serves as Director, Representative Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Communications, External Affairs, and…

ウェルビーイング：サステナブルな社会へと変革するための基盤 — This article is an excerpt from our research publication SJ3: The pathway to regenerative business. A Japanese version is available on Note. Summary Wellbeing is deeply tied to sustainability, and a sole focus on financial concerns doesn’t account for underlying human needs and values.​​ …

Interview with Eriko Suzuki, Kind Capital — This article is an excerpt from our research publication SJ3: The pathway to regenerative business. A Japanese version is available on Note. Eriko Suzuki is a social impact investor who focuses on sustainability and wellbeing. She is founder and CEO of Kind Capital and an independent board member at several…

サステナビリティから再生型ビジネスへ — This article is an excerpt from our research publication SJ3: The pathway to regenerative business. A Japanese version is available on Note. Societal shifts Mounting external pressure Since starting our Sustainability in Japan study, Fabric has observed significant progress as Japan faces up to the challenge of transforming an unsustainable global economic model. …