Overview
WBCSD Tokyo Connect is our flagship annual gathering in Japan, bringing together executives from our member companies and select guests to provide a platform for sharing insights, practical experiences, and showcasing business-led, sustainability-driven solutions. The aim is to help Japanese companies navigate a rapidly changing operating environment where competitiveness, resilience and growth are increasingly shaped by the low-carbon transition.
Taking place in Tokyo on 14 October 2026, this meeting will convene senior representatives from government, leading Japanese companies and international organisations to advance practical collaboration on climate, responsible AI deployment and sustainable growth. It offers a unique platform to exchange insights and explore practical solutions that create business value while accelerating progress.
What to expect
This year’s program will include sessions on:
- Assessing and communicating the circularity of products and services with the Global Circularity Protocol
- Leveraging avoided emissions for competitive advantage in corporate and financial decision-making, with real-life use cases from sustainability leaders.
- An executive session on responsible AI deployment, examining Japan’s evolving regulatory landscape and the business case for treating AI ethics as a strategic asset rather than a compliance obligation.
- Value chain visibility and disclosure clinic
Why attend
- Accelerate your impact: Access practical strategies that help build business resilience & prepare companies to navigate today’s challenges.
- Expand your network: Connect with business, finance and policy leaders and join efforts to shape the transition.
- Sharpen your competitive edge: Position your company as a leader by making sustainability a core driver of long-term success.
- Contribute to global standardization: Get latest insights and contribute to progress on global standardisation efforts
Who should attend
- Chief sustainability officers (CSOs)
- Sustainability professionals
- ESG & Climate Leaders
- Sustainability Strategy and Planning Specialists
- Public Affairs & Government Relations Directors
- Investment & Innovation Leaders
- Supply Chain & Procurement Leaders
This event is made possible with the support of SAP, a valued WBCSD member.
For inquiries about WBCSD’s Tokyo Connect 2026, please contact Kanako Hiramatsu at kanako.hiramatsu@wbcsd.org.
