SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
The 7th Nikkei Well-being Symposium
NIKKEI
"Well-being Initiative" is a corporate consortium committed to incorporating the concept of "well-being" and new indicators as social agendas for the upcoming era, aimed at designing a better society. Since its launch in March 2021, we have conducted numerous discussions and implemented specific practices to operationalize well-being in society. We will introduce our activities, and, inviting experts and corporate representatives from both domestically and overseas, we will share the latest trends in well-being that are intensifying with a view to the world after 2030.
Recorded video available
Discussion
- post-SDGs
- future society
- life
- Well-being
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese |
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Agenda2025
Participation Programme
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2025.10.06[Mon]
10:30 ～ 16:00
(Venue Open 10:15)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
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The current activities of the Well-being Initiative reports on our work so far
Introduction to the latest developments in well-being research by domestic and international experts and researchers
Presentation of corporate initiatives towards well-being and more.
Reports
【Reflection】
Discussions centered on the new international framework “SWGs (Sustainable Wellbeing Goals),” succeeding the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). With the 2030 SDG targets approaching, the challenge was presented: how to measure and improve not only material wealth but also the quality of people's physical and mental health and happiness across society.
Presentations from participating organizations, including Sumitomo Life Insurance, MS&AD InterRisk Research Institute, and the OECD, introduced concrete initiatives from their respective perspectives. Sumitomo Life Insurance presented its corporate stance under the banner “for Your Wellbeing,” aiming to realize better lives through the visualization of healthy life expectancy and well-being levels. MS&AD contributes to the harmony between local communities and the environment by promoting the visualization of natural disaster risks and environmental conservation at the watershed level. The OECD reported revisions to its guidelines for scientifically measuring subjective well-being, indicating progress in establishing a foundation for policy development and international comparisons.
The symposium addressed the paradox in Japan of “healthy longevity” coexisting with “declining well-being,” highlighting the shared need for new societal goals prioritizing mental health and increased life satisfaction. Discussions unfolded from various angles, including corporate talent development, enhancing the well-being of working people, and fostering awareness among younger generations through university collaborations.
Practical examples of enhancing well-being across society were introduced. These included corporate initiatives reflecting young people's voices in management through dialogue with future generations (FR activities) and efforts like Persol and Ajinomoto's promotion of “Well-being at Work.” Finally, the “SWGs Declaration” was read aloud, expressing a commitment to pursue a sustainable future through harmony among people, society, and the planet. This symposium served as a valuable opportunity to reaffirm the importance of social transformation centered on well-being and to heighten awareness for future new global goals.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Building on the insights shared at this symposium, we will now work to widely disseminate the concept of “SWGs (Sustainable Well-being Goals)” throughout society and promote their implementation as new global goals beyond 2030. It is crucial that businesses, governments, and research institutions continue developing frameworks to measure and enhance people's happiness and physical and mental health, each from their respective perspectives.
In particular, the practical initiatives introduced at this symposium—such as Sumitomo Life's visualization of healthy life expectancy and development of a well-being app, MS&AD's regional revitalization through watershed conservation, and the OECD's development of international measurement indicators—provide concrete guidelines for enhancing societal well-being as a whole. We expect these case studies to be shared and, through industry-academia-government collaboration, to expand into more diverse fields.
Furthermore, corporate initiatives such as Future Generations Relations (FR) activities and support for employee career autonomy directly contribute to sustainable corporate management and the creation of social value. By continuously disseminating these practices even after the symposium, we will contribute to building a society where the next generation can live with pride.
Building upon the symposium's guiding principle of “constructing a well-being society through harmony among people, society, and the Earth,” diverse stakeholders will continue collaborating to advance initiatives aiming for a future that balances happiness and sustainability.
*Part or all of this report was generated by AI.
Cast
Speakers
Yoshiki Takeuchi
Deputy Secretary-General, OECD
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Yukinori Takada
President & Chief Executive Officer, Sumitomo Life Insurance
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Takuhiro Miyaoka
President, MS&AD InterRisk Research & Consulting
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Kan (Hiroshi) Suzuki
Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
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Yoshiki Ishikawa
Representative Director, Well-being for Planet Earth Foundation
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Romina Boarini
Director, OECD WISE Centre
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Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
Professor, University of Oxford; Director, Wellbeing Research Centre
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Joe Daly
Managing Partner, Gallup Global Analytics
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Masahiko Ishii
Executive Vice President, NEC Solution Innovators
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Alden Lai
Assistant Professor, NYU School of Global Public Health
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Toshiya Hamada
Executive Managing Officer, Head of Sustainability Division, Morinaga Milk Industry
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Akihisa Fukazawa
Professor, Department of Japanese Literature, Jissen Women’s University; Assistant to the President; Director, Office for Social Collaboration
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Noritaka Kobuse
Growth Officer, dentsu Japan / Head, Future Creative Center
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Tatsuyoshi Oba
Executive Officer,CHRO, PERSOL Holdings
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Tatsuya Sasaki
Director, Executive Officer & Senior Vice President, General Manager, Corporate Division, Ajinomoto
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Makiko Shinoda
Director, YELL
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Nagako Kobayashi
Intelligence Group Senior Fellow, Chief Consultant, Nikkei BP
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SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
The 7th Nikkei Well-being Symposium
"Well-being Initiative" is a corporate consortium committed to incorporating the concept of "well-being" and new indicators as social agendas for the upcoming era, aimed at designing a better society. Since its launch in March 2021, we have conducted numerous discussions and implemented specific practices to operationalize well-being in society. We will introduce our activities, and, inviting experts and corporate representatives from both domestically and overseas, we will share the latest trends in well-being that are intensifying with a view to the world after 2030.
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2025.10.06[Mon]
10:30～16:00
(Venue Open 10:15)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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