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Dentsu Research Institute Unveils 2026 Reports

Dentsu Research Institute, a pivotal organization in driving technological evolution in business and society, has recently announced the release of two essential reports: the Integrated Report 2026 and the Human Capital Report 2026. Both documents were published on June 30, 2026, and are now accessible via their corporate website.

Overview of the Reports

The Integrated Report 2026 aims to connect financial data with non-financial governance information, illuminating Dentsu's commitment to long-term corporate value enhancement. It brings a concise presentation of the value creation process and growth strategies along with enhanced interviews with the executive team, integrating feedback from the previous year’s report. This report helps stakeholders better understand the initiatives being undertaken.

The Human Capital Report 2026 focuses on the belief that human resources are the most vital asset of Dentsu. It delves into aligning management and HR strategies while utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data for comprehensive analysis of human capital. Importantly, this report adheres to the international guidelines for information disclosure on human capital as outlined in ISO 30414.

Highlights of the Integrated Report 2026

1. Streamlined Structure: The report has been restructured to enhance readability, compellingly summarizing essential points while integrating detailed human capital information into its counterpart report.

2. Revamped Value Creation Process Diagram: This visual representation has been reorganized along a timeline, showcasing the interplay between Dentsu’s three functions: think tank, consulting, and system integration.

3. Executive Interviews: The executive interviews are notably robust this year, featuring Dentsu's President, Hirohisa Iwamoto, discussing the guiding principle of 'Step Out, Stand Out' as they pave the way for the next fifty years. Additionally, Managing Director Masashi Senoo stresses the importance of speed in proposal-making, identifying it as a key strategy for the company's success. A roundtable featuring outside directors emphasizes the necessity of consistent questioning in leadership roles.

Key Points in the Human Capital Report 2026

1. Clarification of Human Capital’s Role: It elaborates on one of the focal measures of the mid-term management plan, 'Enhancing Human Capital,' and outlines how management and HR strategies intertwine.

2. Compliance with ISO 30414: Covering a range of disclosure areas as prescribed by ISO 30414, this report presents three years of human capital data, catering to institutional investors and ESG analysts seeking comparative insights.

3. Fusion of Quantitative and Qualitative Data: The report discloses over 100 quantitative metrics across 12 categories while detailing current analysis, challenges, and future strategies, contextualizing the numbers with narratives that reflect executive intentions.

Accessing the Reports

• - The Integrated Report 2026 can be accessed here (English version expected in September 2026).
• - The Human Capital Report 2026 is available here (English version also anticipated in September 2026).

About Dentsu Research Institute

More information about Dentsu Research Institute and their initiatives can be found on their website here. The institute is guided by its corporate vision, HUMANOLOGY for the future, aiming to evolve society through collaboration among technology, businesses, and communities. They focus on X Innovation, transcending traditional boundaries to create new values and provide solutions from identification of challenges to technological implementation.

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