ESG reporting guidelines are institutional rules that can enhance the credibility of firms’ publicly disclosed information related to environment, social, and governance (ESG). Reporting is often voluntary and global ESG reporting guidelines typically rely on process-focused third party...

The reduction of emissions from developing countries is essential in tackling climate change. The Clean Development Mechanism has been effective but criticized by various parties. In response, the Japanese government has proposed the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).Using the 2010 Japanese...

1. Environmental Policy Evaluations in Japan: Concepts and Practice -- 2. Ex Ante Policy Evaluation of the Vehicle Type Regulation -- 3. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Enforcing Installation of Particulate Matter Elimination Devices on Diesel Trucks -- 4. Does Environmental Regulation Affect on...