Japan
Under the Second Funding Round (2015-2018), Global Compact Network Japan, with support from Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Japan, developed the "Tokyo Principles for Strengthening Anti-Corruption Practices." This principles-based Collective Action initiative aimed to enhance anti-corruption policies, practices and performance among Japanese companies.
Additionally, Network Japan created an anti-bribery assessment tool to improve practices and promote public disclosure. The Network will continue to encourage Japanese companies to adopt the Tokyo Principles, fostering greater accountability and transparency.
Main accomplishments
- Increased awareness of anti-corruption practices among more than 260 representatives of businesses, the investor community, academia and civil society.
- Developed a Roadmap Report outlining a path to increasing corporate commitment to and adoption of the Tokyo Principles.
- Increased awareness of the importance of accountability and transparency in strengthening investors’ confidence in Japanese companies.
- Developed an Anti-Bribery Assessment Tool to support companies in assessing and proactively disclosing their current status on anti-corruption measures, thereby creating a starting point for constructive engagement and dialogues with stakeholders including investors.
