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Pasona Sustainability's New SSBJ Compliance Support Solution

Pasona Sustainability, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has recently announced a proactive approach to assist companies in meeting the mandatory SSBJ (Sustainability Standards Board Japan) compliance requirements that will take effect in the fiscal year ending March 2027. The innovative service, termed the "SSBJ Compliance Support Solution," is set to be launched in February 2026. It aims to guide businesses through the complexities of sustainability disclosures as they prepare to meet these evolving standards.

With SSBJ standards first established in 2025, the compliance requirements impose a phased approach that will initially target large corporations with an average market capitalization exceeding 3 trillion yen. As these corporations gear up for compliance, it becomes increasingly crucial for companies to tackle various elements related to governance, risk management, and performance indicators—areas that often extend beyond the capabilities of dedicated sustainability departments.

Many companies face challenges in building a cross-functional system for managing data collection, governance, and regulatory alignment essential for meeting the SSBJ criteria. Pasona Sustainability's comprehensive support service seeks to address these challenges by integrating consulting services with the Pasona Group’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) offerings, ensuring an all-in-one solution from planning to execution.

The "SSBJ Compliance Support Solution" will facilitate a thorough gap analysis of current disclosure practices, develop tailored roadmaps, draft disclosure documents, and ultimately provide an efficient and standardized operational BPO process to assist in resolving specific business hurdles. This one-stop approach is designed to ensure businesses can successfully adapt to the stringent disclosure standards imposed by the SSBJ.

Overview of the SSBJ Compliance Support Solution

• - Launch Date: February 2026
• - Target Audience: Sustainability department representatives and relevant stakeholders in organizations
• - Key Features:

1. Initial project gap analysis and roadmap development support
2. Assistance in identifying materiality for SSBJ compliance and preparing necessary disclosures
3. Support in responding to evaluation agencies as part of the compliance process.

For those looking to dive deeper into the SSBJ compliance landscape, Pasona Sustainability will also host a webinar titled "Navigating SSBJ Compliance: Key Implementation Strategies on February 12, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00."

This free session will cover critical points necessary for successful compliance, including:

• - Common hurdles in SSBJ compliance that organizations tend to overlook
• - Key strategies for establishing effective compliance frameworks
• - Updates on the current preparation status and challenges faced by major corporations.

Individuals interested in participating can register through the following link: Webinar Registration.

A Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

Pasona Group has been dedicated to environmental management since 2005, primarily through its Environment Committee, which consists of executives from various group companies. With a mission to leave a healthy and beautiful Earth for future generations, Pasona emphasizes environmental education for all staff and encourages individuals to engage as "social activists". Currently, under the auspices of the "Environmental Management Strategy Council" and the "Environmental Management Promotion Committee," the group aims to advance sustainability initiatives deeply rooted in corporate practices, reaffirming their commitment to sustainable business operations.