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Launch of ESG Training Course for IR Professionals

This September, J.F. Oberlin University is excited to announce the launch of the second installment of its ESG/Sustainability Practitioner Training Program, titled "ESG Practical Course for IR Professionals." This course aims to equip investor relations (IR) personnel with the essential skills to connect non-financial information with financial data, thereby creating compelling value creation narratives that resonate with investors.

Course Objectives

The primary goal of this course is to empower IR professionals to engage in productive dialogues with investors concerning ESG and sustainability. Participants will gain insights into the logical framework, facts, and storytelling techniques needed to systematically convey the value of non-financial information in relation to corporate value. In a time when precise communication of intangible assets is crucial for resisting robust market evaluations and criticisms, this course becomes increasingly essential. Furthermore, by involving senior management and various departments within the company in these communications, organizations can propel further enhancements to their corporate value.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• - IR department personnel from publicly listed companies
• - Corporate planning and sustainability department representatives
• - Practitioners looking to enhance their interaction skills with investors and analysts
• - Individuals seeking to explore strategic IR that links financial and non-financial data.

Course Structure (7 Sessions)

The course consists of seven sessions, and the contents may be subject to change based on various factors. Each session is focused on practical, case-based learning.

Course Features

• - Emphasis on practical experience rooted in IR operations and investor perspectives.
• - Development of skills in connecting financial and non-financial aspects, as well as conveying these connections effectively.
• - Case-based work focused on supporting outcomes and practical applications.
• - Introduction to the latest examples utilizing integrated reports and analyst reports.

Implementation Details

• - Format: Online or hybrid (real venue at J.F. Oberlin University's Shinjuku Campus, with Zoom broadcasts). Recorded sessions will be available for those who cannot attend live.
• - Schedule: Each session runs from 6:40 PM to 8:20 PM for 100 minutes across seven sessions.
• - Instructors: Lectures will be conducted by ESG experts and IR practitioners, with guest appearances from institutional investors.

Tuition Fee

• - The total fee for the course is 100,000 yen.

Expected Outcomes

Participants are anticipated to gain:

• - The ability to construct a “value creation story” from an investor's perspective.
• - Strategic skills for utilizing integrated reports and disclosing ESG information.
• - Enhanced engagement capabilities.
• - Strengthened collaboration between the IR and sustainability departments.

Course Instructors

Takumi Kumazawa

• - CEO at Social Impact Research Co., Ltd.
• - Lecturer at SBI Graduate School and a certified securities analyst.
• - Oversees the Sustainability Program at J.F. Oberlin University.
• - Holds a master’s degree from Keio University Graduate School and is pursuing a Ph.D. at Waseda University.

Nobuo Tsuneta

• - ESG Consulting Division at Social Impact Research Co., Ltd.
• - Graduate of the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Law.
• - Previously held senior positions in various postal and postal service-related organizations.
• - Certified Financial Planner and Japan Securities Analyst Association member.

Further Inquiries

For those interested in this ESG training program, please contact Social Impact Research Co., Ltd. through the following link: Contact Us.