Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (hereafter 'J-POWER') announces that it has signed the UN Global Compact (hereafter 'UNGC') and was registered as a signatory on April 16, 2021.

J-POWER has also joined the Global Compact Network Japan.

UNGC is a voluntary effort by companies and organizations to act as good members of society and participate in the creation of a global framework for sustainable growth by demonstrating responsible and creative leadership. Companies and organizations that have signed the UNGC are required to adhere to and practice ten principles related to the four areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption in developing their corporate strategies and activities.

J-POWER has been making efforts to improve corporate value in the fields of environment, society, and governance (ESG). By signing the UNGC and clearly expressing our corporate stance, we will strengthen our ESG initiatives and contribute to the sustainable development of Japan and the world.

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Email: webmaster@jpower.co.jp

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