Booost and EY's Collaborative Seminar
Booost Inc., headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is set to co-host an informative online seminar with EY Strategy and Consulting on June 25, 2025. The event, titled "Where is Data-Driven Sustainability Management Heading?" will commence at 3 PM JST and will be free to attend. This seminar aims to address how mandatory sustainability disclosures can accelerate corporate value enhancement and tackle societal challenges.
Seminar Overview
The recent trend towards mandatory sustainability information disclosure presents a unique opportunity for companies to address social issues while enhancing their overall value. This seminar will go beyond mere compliance and focus on how utilizing data can transform business models to create sustainable value.
We will explore the processes of data collection, analysis, and disclosure, describing new avenues for value creation through data-driven management. Additionally, attendees will get insights into advanced initiatives that balance the sustainable advancement of companies and society, alongside concrete pathways to realize these future trends.
Program Details
The seminar will be beneficial for executives such as CEOs, CFOs, CSOs, and CIOs, as well as finance professionals, strategic planners, and sustainability advocates.
Timetable:
- - 3:00-3:05: Introduction
- - 3:05-3:20: Keynote Speech 1 - "What is Data-Driven Sustainability Management?" presented by Koichi Oyama from EY.
- - 3:20-3:35: Keynote Speech 2 - "Sustainability Information in Financial Markets" presented by Mana Nakakura from BNP Paribas Securities.
- - 3:35-3:55: Keynote Speech 3 - "Transforming Management through Non-Financial Data - Booost’s Approach" presented by Hirokatsu Aoi, CEO of Booost.
- - 3:55-4:15: Panel Discussion
- - 4:15-4:25: Q&A Session
- - 4:25-4:30: Closing Remarks
Speaker Profiles
Koichi Oyama
Koichi Oyama leads the Sustainability Division at EY Strategy and Consulting. After obtaining an MBA from Keio University, he has been involved in supporting business strategies for major manufacturing firms and focusing on sustainability initiatives alongside the TCFD guidelines.
Mana Nakakura
Vice Chairman and Chief Credit Strategist at BNP Paribas Securities, Nakakura has extensive experience in credit analysis across various leading securities companies. Since 2018, she has spearheaded ESG analysis for the organization, enhancing the understanding of sustainability's impact in financial markets.
Hirokatsu Aoi
Founder and CEO of Booost, Aoi launched the company in 2015, developing the Sustainability ERP platform to fulfill corporate sustainability needs. Booost has since expanded its services globally, impacting over 192,000 locations across 85 countries as of February 2025.
Addressing the 2026 Sustainability Challenge
As Booost recognizes the urgency surrounding the Sustainability 2026 issue, the company aims to support organizations that are lagging in their readiness for mandatory disclosures. This project, titled "Japan as an SX Advanced Nation," seeks to mitigate potential declines in corporate value resulting from inadequate preparations for sustainability requirements.
About Booost
Booost Inc. specializes in the development and management of the "booost Sustainability" platform, which automates the collection and analysis of sustainability data across 1,200+ metrics that comply with international standards, making real-time monitoring possible. The system supports complex organizational structures, ensuring the necessary approvals are meticulously implemented. Since its inception, Booost has successfully partnered with numerous large companies and propelled sustainability transformation initiatives to enhance corporate value.
Visit Booost's official site for more information.