Sustainability Seminar
Sustainability is at the core of our business at Nissan. We always study best practices to help us achieve our environmental, societal and governance goals. Our annual Sustainability Seminar is where we invite external experts to discuss how to best champion change for a better future. Dialogue is key to create positive impact on our journey toward a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world.
Nissan Sustainability Seminar 2023 panel discussions
Nissan hosted its third sustainability seminar, drawing on the insights of global experts in different industries to discuss the circular economy and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Nissan's chief sustainability officer, Joji Tagawa, and corporate vice president overseeing human resources and DEI, Michelle Baron, took part in the panel discussions alongside industry experts to share Nissan's initiatives.
Accelerating toward a circular economy - from idea to action1:19:16
Fostering a more inclusive workplace - from reactive to proactive1:13:36
Joji Tagawa
Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer
Nissan Motor Corporation
Pia Heidenmark Cook
Senior Advisor
Teneo
Takako Sato
Circular Economy Expert, ESG Strategy Division
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Robert Metzke
Chief of Staff Innovation and Strategy, Head of Sustainability
Royal Philips
Keisuke Hanyuda (Moderator)
Managing Director, CEO of Owls Consulting Group, Inc.
Special Advisor to the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (2021 and 2022)
Owls Consulting Group*
Michelle Baron
Corporate Vice President
Global HR Management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Nissan Motor Corporation
Sarah Liu
Founder and Managing Director
TDC Global
Hayden Majajas
Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Mika Yakushi (Moderator)
Representative Director and Founder
ReBit*
Joji Tagawa
Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer
Nissan Motor Corporation
Pia Heidenmark Cook
Senior Advisor
Teneo
Takako Sato
Circular Economy Expert, ESG Strategy Division
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Robert Metzke
Chief of Staff Innovation and Strategy, Head of Sustainability
Royal Philips
Keisuke Hanyuda (Moderator)
Managing Director, CEO of Owls Consulting Group, Inc.
Special Advisor to the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (2021 and 2022)
Owls Consulting Group*
Michelle Baron
Corporate Vice President
Global HR Management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Nissan Motor Corporation
Sarah Liu
Founder and Managing Director
TDC Global
Hayden Majajas
Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Michelle Baron
Corporate Vice President
Global HR Management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
Nissan Motor Corporation
Sarah Liu
Founder and Managing Director,
TDC Global
Hayden Majajas
Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Mika Yakushi (Moderator)
Representative Director and Founder,
ReBit*
Past Seminar
Nissan Sustainability Seminar 2022
We held an online event on August 2, 2022, to provide an update on our sustainability strategy and initiatives towards realizing a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world. Nissan's Chief Sustainability Officer, Joji Tagawa, presented the highlights of our annual sustainability report and shared our progress in core areas.
The presentation was followed by a panel discussion with experts on how sustainability must be core to corporations and how companies, governments and individuals with a sustainable approach can collaborate to address social issues and future trends.
Nissan Sustainability Seminar 2022
Moderated by Keisuke Hanyuda, Managing Director, CEO of Owls Consulting Group, Inc., Special Advisor to the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Panelists:
- Joji Tagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Nissan Motor Corporation
- Shizuko Ohmi, Head of Investment Stewardship, JP Morgan Asset Management
- Seita Emori, Professor of Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo and Senior Principal Researcher at National Institute for Environmental Studies