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Implementation of booost Sustainability ERP at Dai Nippon Printing

Dai Nippon Printing (DNP), a leading printing company in Japan, has recently adopted the highly regarded sustainability ERP solution, "booost Sustainability," developed by Booost Inc. Based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Booost is well-known for providing outstanding sustainability management tools, holding a significant market share for two consecutive years. This new system aims to streamline the collection and management of sustainability-related information across DNP's various companies and locations, both in Japan and internationally.

Background of the Implementation

With growing pressure for transparency in sustainability reporting from both domestic and international stakeholders, companies are increasingly required to collect, manage, and disclose sustainability data accurately and consistently. The rapid evolution of sustainability disclosure standards, including the recent publication of guidelines by the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ), underscores this need. As companies face demands for accurate information from multiple fronts—including subsidiaries, suppliers, and global locations—establishing a robust data management foundation becomes essential. This not only involves enhancing data quality and governance for compliance but also preparing for future financial impact assessments and compliance with formats like XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language).

Reasons for Choosing booost Sustainability

According to Yuka Suzuki, Secretary of DNP’s Sustainability Promotion Committee, DNP needed a comprehensive system capable of accurately and continuously gathering sustainability data across its diverse network of companies both in Japan and abroad. The decision to adopt booost Sustainability was influenced by its capabilities, including a multi-tiered data collection and approval process, enabling efficient operations from data gathering to management review. Additionally, the platform's ability to adapt to future disclosure requirements and provide knowledgeable support played a critical role in DNP’s decision.

Moving forward, DNP plans to leverage booost Sustainability not only for improving the efficiency of data collection and governance but also to prepare for third-party verification processes, thereby raising data quality standards.

Future Initiatives

Booost and DNP are committed to enhancing the sustainability data collection and management framework within the DNP group. Booost aims to assist large corporations in streamlining and expediting their sustainability reporting processes while addressing potential financial implications and compliance with evolving disclosure frameworks. It’s crucial for sustainability information to play a key role in influencing corporate strategy and enhancing overall company value. Efforts towards Sustainability Transformation (SX) will shape the strategic direction of the business.

About booost Sustainability

"booost Sustainability" is an integrated sustainability ERP platform focused on corporate value management, recognized as the market leader for two consecutive years. It is designed to visualize non-financial information as financial implications, thereby supporting decision-making and capital allocation. As of December 2025, this platform has been adopted by around 6,500 companies across more than 95 countries and handles substantial data volume management, governance, and third-party verification tasks.

Looking ahead, Booost plans to progressively enhance AI functions related to sustainability operations within booost Sustainability, including data collection, quality management, disclosure drafting, regulatory updates, and financial impact analysis. This strategic enhancement aims to elevate the overall use of sustainability data in corporate governance and decision-making.

Tackling the Sustainability 2026 Issue

Currently, many companies are facing challenges concerning mandatory sustainability reporting anticipated for 2026. Delayed compliance responses and lack of urgency pose a risk to overall corporate value amidst concerns over deteriorating stakeholder trust. To combat these issues and bolster Japanese corporate responsibility on a global scale, Booost launched the "Japan as a SX Advanced Nation" initiative in November 2024. This project focuses on creating parallel support measures for both practitioners and executives to champion SX advancements.

Company Profiles

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

• - Location: Ichigaya, Shinjuku, Tokyo
• - Established: October 9, 1876
• - CEO: Yoshinari Kitajima
• - Overview: DNP is one of the world’s largest comprehensive printing companies, providing a wide range of services from publishing to electronics.
• - Website: DNP Corporate Site

Booost Inc.

• - Location: Shinagawa, Tokyo
• - Established: April 15, 2015
• - CEO: Hirokuni Aoi
• - Overview: Booost specializes in the development and operation of sustainability management solutions, including booost Sustainability.
• - Website: Booost Corporate Site

By focusing on sustainability transformations, both Booost and DNP commit to creating significant corporate value and ensuring compliance within the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability reporting.