Working Group "Sustainability": Outlook 2026 – ESG & Sustainability

Welcome to the DJW Working Group "Sustainability"!

Our DJW member, Jean Bauer, who has been actively involved in the field of sustainability for 10 years and has been self-employed in this area since 2023, has established a new working group within DJW to provide a platform for direct exchange on this incredibly important topic within DJW members!

The working group brings together companies of all sizes and industries, self-employed individuals, private individuals, and anyone interested in the topic of "Sustainability in the German and Japanese economy." The goal is to understand and compare the diverse regulations of both countries, identify market trends, exchange experiences and perspectives, and collaboratively find practical solutions.

Over the past year, we have explored a wide range of topics from many different perspectives. Again and again, the most valuable moments came from the open and honest exchange between participants.

We want to continue this spirit in 2026. In this session, we will look ahead together: Which sustainability and ESG topics will shape the year 2026 for companies, consultancies, and individuals? What priorities are emerging in Germany and Japan, and where can collaboration create real impact?

Everyone is invited to contribute ideas and experiences. The insights we gather will form the foundation for next year’s DJW Working Group themes.

Agenda

• Introduction: Outlook on ESG and Sustainability 2026
• Open Discussion: Key Topics and Priorities from Different Perspectives
• Summary: Defining the 2026 DJW Working Group Themes

We look forward to your participation and to the bilateral exchange between Germany and Japan on the future of sustainable product development.

Meeting Flow

During our meetings, all participants are invited to share their opinion and alternative solutions on these issues. We like to encourage everybody to contribute with their own experiences bettering our understanding. The main spoken language will be English, but questions can be posed in German and in Japanese as well.

Joining In

You can join the meeting by registering with the green button as above and receiving the link via email shortly before the event itself, or by directly joining in via our Workspace channel at MS Teams.

Participation is free of charge for DJW members and newcomers. Please notice that once you are part of DJW you can freely join our meetings and communicate with other members. Explore the benefits of a DJW membership and join us as a member.

Contact

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to mail to:

Jean Bauer
DJW Working Group Sustainability
sustainability@djw.de