30 ESG data providers endorse JFSA Code of Conduct
JFSA reports 30 ESG evaluation and data providers have endorsed the Code of Conduct as of June 30, 2026.
The growing list of endorsers signals strengthening self-regulation over ESG ratings and data in Japan. Financial institutions relying on ESG data for investment, lending, and disclosure should prioritize Code-endorsed providers and document methodology transparency in vendor selection.
ESG data quality and transparency affect investment decisions, product disclosures, and greenwashing risk exposure for asset managers and banks.
Action Required
Verify ESG data vendors used are Code signatories and update vendor due diligence and ESG data governance procedures accordingly.
ESG data governance is increasingly central to sustainable finance compliance and reputational risk management.
Map ESG data provider usage against JFSA Code endorsement list. Enhance vendor due diligence and evidence provider transparency in ESG disclosure controls.
“The Technical Committee for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers discussed challenges in the appropriate provision and use of ESG evaluation and data. 30 ESG Evaluation and Data Providers have endorsed the Code of Conduct as of June 30, 2026.”