The Japan equivalent of an ESG check is unfortunately just an ESG check. I work for a Japanese company and they have a whole team designated as those responsible for ESG. I guarantee it's just for show, but the fact remains that it exists.

Edit: I should clarify this is the Japanese branch. You'll find relatively little mention of ESG at the American branch, but in Japan there are posters on the wall in the office detailing their ESG commitment.

The Japan equivalent of an ESG check is unfortunately just an ESG check. I work for a Japanese company and they have a whole team designated as those responsible for ESG. I guarantee it's just for show, but the fact remains that it exists.