Report: ESG Investment and Animal Welfare

In the realm of investment and financing, there is a gradual shift towards a society that places great importance on animal welfare. This is because the commitment to animal welfare can significantly impact a company’s value in the long term.

The Animal Rights Center Japan engaged with banks, credit unions, and institutional investors from 2022 to early 2023. An important revelation from this engagement was that many of them have a solid understanding of animal welfare, positively agree to integrate it into their business practices.

After gaining an understanding of animal welfare through engagement, approximately 40% of the entities can effectively communicate the importance of animal welfare to their customers. About 10% express the desire to incorporate it as a metric in their investment and financing decisions, and just under 10% seek disclosure of information from companies. These findings suggest that over 90% are actively considering incorporating animal welfare into their business practices.
Sourced from ESG Investment and Animal Welfare by the Animal Rights Center

Once awareness of animal welfare is attained, it’s not easy to ignore. This happens to food companies with whom we often have discussions about these issues. Empathy towards animals, our own emotions, and the significant societal impact of such considerations are likely to transform businesses into more ethical entities in the future.

This industry may appear to be cold, but there is a growing concern for the well-being of animals even in the world of finance.

You can download the full report below.
https://arcj.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/7127248dabee6513d2bde6afd1319068.pdf