Since joining EY Japan in 2015, Mieko Ouchi has undertaken advisory work on Human Rights Due Diligence, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Modern Slavery Statement. She focuses on the field of information and communication technology, food and beverages, trading, and the pharmaceutical industry.
In her prior role, from 2009 to 2011, she provided support to regional industry innovators and SMEs as a development support specialist in numerous African countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa). From 2011 to 2014, she was appointed to Malawi and worked as a business expert for the Japan Ministry of Industry and Trade.
She studied Economy and International Development at the University of London, and holds a MSc in Development & Project Planning from the University of Bradford, UK.
She is fluent in English and Japanese, and proficient in conversational Portuguese.
Building a better working world
“I support drafting human rights policies in line with the UN Business and Human Rights Guiding Principles, and creating a system for Human Rights Due Diligence. I also offer analysis across the value chain associated with business activities to make sure there is no negative effect on stakeholders and that no future risk is present.
To date, I have also provided my expertise in drafting a statement on the UK’s Modern Slavery Act as well as developing a roadmap to contribute to SDGs, and supporting initiatives to create processes and disclosures that bring further transparency on a company's non-financial information such as KPI settings. I also have a track record in providing training and developing E-learning for management and employees on the topic of business and human rights, and SDGs."
