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Obirin University’s ESG Training Program for IR Professionals

Starting this September, Obirin University is set to kick off its second installment of the ESG and Sustainability Professional Training Program, specifically tailored for Investor Relations (IR) personnel. The course offers a compelling opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills in engaging with investors through constructive dialogues grounded in ESG principles.

Course Overview

The program aims to equip IR professionals with fundamental knowledge about ESG and sustainability, enabling them to communicate effectively with investors. Participants will learn to connect non-financial information to financial narratives while developing strategic communication skills essential for successful IR practices. In today's capital markets, effectively conveying the value of intangible assets and non-financial metrics is increasingly crucial for resilience against scrutiny and challenges.

Fostering inclusive dialogues that incorporate input from top management and various departments can also act as a catalyst in driving initiatives geared toward elevating corporate value.

Target Audience

This program is designed for:

• - IR departments, corporate planning, and sustainability personnel at listed companies.
• - Practitioners seeking to strengthen their dialogue skills with investors and analysts.
• - Those eager to undertake the challenge of integrating non-financial and financial data through strategic IR.

Program Structure

The course consists of seven sessions, designed to be engaging and informative, though modifications may occur at any point. Key highlights include:

• - Focus on practical content that is rooted in IR practices and investor perspectives.
• - Development of abilities to connect non-financial and financial insights, effectively communicating and strengthening those ties.
• - Case studies that prioritize practical applications, ensuring participants leave with actionable skills.
• - Exposure to the latest trends through examples from integrated reports and analyst reports.

Format & Logistics

• - Delivery Mode: Participants can choose between online classes or a hybrid format, with sessions held at Obirin’s Shinjuku Campus and available via Zoom. Recorded sessions will also be provided for those who cannot attend live.
• - Schedule: Sessions will run from 18:40 to 20:20, comprising 100 minutes per session across seven weeks.
• - Instructors: Sessions will be led by faculty members alongside ESG experts, IR practitioners, and guest institutional investors.

Tuition Fee

The course fee is set at 100,000 yen, with a discount of up to 50,000 yen for early applicants, promoting wider participation.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can anticipate achieving:

• - The ability to construct a value creation narrative from an investor’s perspective.
• - Strategic know-how to effectively utilize integrated reporting and ESG disclosures.
• - Enhanced skills for investor engagement and communication.
• - Strengthened collaboration between IR and sustainability departments.

Textbooks

Course materials will be based on the second edition of Corporate Value Management by Kunio Ito, published by Nikkei.

Instructors

The course will feature distinguished educators, including:

Takumi Kumazawa

• - Representative Partner at Social Impact Research Inc.; also serves as a lecturer at SBI Graduate School and holds experience as a securities analyst.
• - Oversees the Sustainability Program at Obirin University Graduate School.

Nobuo Tsuruta

• - ESG Consulting Department at Social Impact Research Inc.; previously held various senior roles within the postal service sector.
• - Holds multiple certifications, enhancing his expertise in IR and sustainability.

Contact

For more details or to register for a free informational session, please visit Social Impact Research.