Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd. - Head of CSR Department, Director Social Investment Forum Japan
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Japan (Tokyo)

Received bachelors degree in public finance from HitotsubashiUniversity in Japan in1983. Received Masters degree in applied economics from Hitotsubashi University Graduate School in 1986. Joined Daiwa Securities in 1986, worked as researcher and securities analyst. Transferred to Daiwa Institute of Research in 1994 and have worked as securities analyst, consultant of environmental management, now engaging in research and study of CSR and SRI environmental and reporting sustainability reporting. Co-author of 'Guide to Socially Responsible Investment' (2003, Nihon Keizai Shinbun). Part-time instructor at Nanzan University in Japan. Founding Member of Social Investment Forum Japan. Have served as a member of judging committee of Toyo keizai Green Reporting Award (1998-2003).