Significant ESG Shift: Insights from the Booost Sustainability Conference

Insights from the Booost Sustainability Conference

On April 15, 2025, Booost Inc. hosted the "Booost Sustainability Conference" in Tokyo, aiming to foster discussions on how businesses can effectively integrate sustainability into their management strategies amidst a global shift in ESG policies. The event gathered influential stakeholders, including industry leaders, to discuss trends and challenges facing corporate sustainability and ESG disclosure.

Opening Remarks: Rethinking Corporate Strategy

The conference commenced with key insights from Booost's CEO, Hirokazu Aoi, who articulated the need for a profound transformation in management beyond mere compliance with new sustainability disclosure requirements. He stressed that the impending mandatory disclosure regulations set to take effect in April 2026 would serve as a critical juncture for Japanese companies. Aoi asserted that management must take charge rather than relying solely on assigned personnel. He emphasized viewing sustainability transformation (SX) as a significant driver for enhancing corporate value. Throughout the session, Booost announced its new branding initiative, moving from