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Former Financial Services Agency Chief Takes Special Advisor Role at Booost Inc.

Booost Inc., based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has recently announced the appointment of Teruhisa Kurita, the former chief of Japan's Financial Services Agency, as a special advisor starting September 24, 2025. Booost is renowned for providing the No.1 market share sustainability ERP, promoting corporate Sustainability Transformation (SX) alongside advocating for the pressing 'Sustainability 2026 issue.' Their aim is to contribute to the enhancement of corporate value across Japan, aspiring to become a de facto standard in this sector.

A Glimpse into Teruhisa Kurita’s Profile

Born in 1963, Teruhisa Kurita graduated from Kyoto University’s Faculty of Law in 1987 and began his career at the Ministry of Finance. He then joined the Financial Supervisory Agency (now the Financial Services Agency) in 1999, assuming significant roles such as Director General of the Supervisory Bureau and Director General of the General Policy Bureau. Kurita served as the Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency from July 2023 until his retirement the following year, overseeing financial policy-making and regulation. His tenure was marked by efforts to ensure the stability and transparency of the financial system while enhancing the quality and accessibility of financial services for consumers. After retirement, he has provided advisory services to various firms, leveraging his extensive experience in financial administration.

Insights from Teruhisa Kurita on his New Role

In a statement, Kurita expressed his long-standing commitment to enhancing financial stability and fairness in the market while supporting financial institutions and enterprises that address societal challenges. He highlighted the need for improved disclosure of sustainability information, emphasizing the integration of financial and non-financial data through the introduction of the SSBJ standards. These disclosures must transcend mere regulatory compliance and provide investors and stakeholders with the crucial information they need to assess a company's sustainability and future profitability. He believes that achieving this requires not only aligning with international standards but also establishing operational mechanisms that work effectively and accurately within the enterprise.

Booost is positioned to support 'offensive' sustainability management, offering a robust infrastructure to help businesses realize their sustainability goals and enhance their corporate value amidst these challenges. Kurita is eager to contribute his experience to elevate the level of disclosure across Japanese enterprises and boost their international competitiveness.

Comments from Hiroken Aoi, CEO of Booost

Hiroken Aoi, the CEO of Booost, remarked on how fortunate the company is to welcome Kurita, who has a long history of impactful contributions to Japan’s financial administration and system reliability. Aoi noted that with Japan’s sustainability information disclosure being under the Financial Services Agency’s oversight and the SSBJ leading the standard-setting process, there is an increasing demand for firms to advance their compliance mechanisms. He affirmed the necessity for a strong correlation between compliance efforts and enhancement of corporate value through proactive sustainability management.

Aoi stated, “Our company is committed to overcoming this challenge while deepening our understanding of the rules behind these standards, which are directly linked to Kurita’s rich experience and insight.” He is confident that with Kurita's support, they will elevate the capabilities of Japanese companies in compliance and sustainably enhance their corporate value through the de facto standardization of their sustainability ERP and SX initiatives.

About Booost Inc.

Booost Inc. operates and develops the leading sustainability ERP, booost Sustainability. Their platform complies with international disclosure standards and automates the collection and aggregation of sustainability-related financial information across more than 1,200 data points related to environmental, social, and governance factors. This integrated SX platform enables real-time monitoring and has been adopted by over 2,000 companies across 92 countries, covering approximately 192,000 facilities as of September 2025.

The company also provides sustainability consulting services, assisting enterprises in advancing their projects in the SX domain and enhancing their corporate value. As Japan strives to strengthen its corporate sustainability measures, Booost stands ready to lead the way towards successful implementation and management of these vital initiatives.

For more information about Booost and its services, visit Booost's corporate site.

Booost and BOOOST are registered trademarks of Booost Inc.

Conclusion

As Booost Inc. welcomes Teruhisa Kurita to its team, the company is poised to take significant strides toward improving corporate sustainability practices. With a focus on aligning financial disclosures with global standards and enhancing enterprise value through effective operational strategies, Booost is set to play a pivotal role in shaping Japan’s sustainable business future.