For a Brighter Future of Responsible Value Chains

Background                                                                   

In recent years, discussions surrounding business and human rights have gained significant momentum, highlighting the increasing importance of implementing and practicing responsible business conduct in business operations.

Against this backdrop, this forum will feature top executives from various countries who will share their strategies and initiatives for responsible business conduct. Presenters will also engage in discussions to explore solutions that further promote business and human rights initiatives. Moreover, the forum will highlight efforts being made at the EXPO to respect human rights, including the implementation of HRDD for the first time at an EXPO.

Through this event, we aim to enhance the integration of business and human rights initiatives among a diverse range of stakeholders, including companies.

We look forward to your participation.

Event Outline

• Date:  14:00-18:30 JST, September 5, 2025
• Location:  International House of Japan（5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan）
• Language:  Simultaneous translation, English and Japanese
• Attendance fee:  Free of charge
• Participants:  100 participants in-person and 500 online participants
• Co-organizers:  ILO Office for Tokyo and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI)

Session Outline

1. Opening Remarks
   • Mr. FUISAWA Hideaki, Director-General, International Economic Affairs Department/ Deputy Director-General for Business and Human Rights Policy, International Economic Affairs Department, Trade Policy Bureau, METI
2. Introduction by Moderator
3. Video Presentation
4. Executive Presentations
   • Ms. Petra Färe, President/CEO&CSO, IKEA Japan K.K.
   • Ms. MATSUI Sayaka, General Counsel, Representative Executive Officer, Unilever Japan Holdings G.K.
   • Mr. NITTA Yukihiro, Group Executive Officer, Sustainability, Fast Retailing CO., LTD.  

Break

5. Panel Discussion
   (Discussion by the presenters listed in item 4 above)
6. Presentation by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
   • Mr. NAGAMI Yasushi, Director General of the Sustainability Bureau, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
7. Interactive Session
8. Closing Remarks
   • Mr. TOMITA Nozomi, Director, ILO Office for Japan
9. Individual Consultation Sessions

Details and participation

Details and registration procedures are available on the ILO website.

Division in Charge

Business and Human Rights Policy Office, Trade Policy Bureau
In Charge: Ogawa, Irie
Email: bzi-business-jinken★meti.go.jp 
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