TOKYO -- Some of Japan's largest companies will get investors' judgment on their climate goals at a string of shareholder meetings in the coming days as the push for greater action from the corporate sector expands beyond environmental campaigners.
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Shareholders hold banners in front of the headquarters of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, demanding the bank step up action to combat climate change. (Photo courtesy of 350.org Japan)
TOKYO -- Some of Japan's largest companies will get investors' judgment on their climate goals at a string of shareholder meetings in the coming days as the push for greater action from the corporate sector expands beyond environmental campaigners.