Shareholders to demand more from Japan companies at annual meetings

Zero emissions, gender balance and capital efficiency among requests

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Overseas investors are requesting dialogue on zero emissions with major businesses including Toyota Motor.

KONATSU OCHI, RYOSUKE EGUCHI and HAYATE KOIKE, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Tense faceoffs are expected between shareholders and corporate leaders at annual general meetings to be held this month. Overseas investors are requesting dialogue on zero emissions with major businesses including Toyota Motor. Boardrooms are also under growing scrutiny over diversity. And as for capital efficiency, investors want direct answers on growth potential and distribution to shareholders.

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