Booost's Upcoming Seminar: 'Third-Party Assurance Strategies' for Sustainable Business Value Creation

Upcoming Seminar on Third-Party Assurance

Booost Co., Ltd., a leader in Sustainability ERP solutions, is set to host an enlightening seminar titled "Third-Party Assurance Strategies" on September 10, 2025. This event aims to help businesses transition from mere compliance to gaining competitive advantages through effective sustainability practices.

The necessity for reliable sustainability data and environmental impact assessments is increasingly pivotal, affecting not only compliance with regulations but also the overall corporate value. With global regulatory frameworks such as the European CSRD, Japan's SSBJ standard, EPD, and CFP initiatives, companies are under pressure to integrate third-party assurance into their operations. The seminar will delve into these trends and provide insights on leveraging third-party assurance for enhanced stakeholder trust, brand value, and long-term sustainability.

Seminar Objectives

Attendees can expect to gain knowledge on:

- The significance of regulatory trends and third-party assurance.
- Real-life examples of companies that have successfully enhanced their brand value and trust from investors through third-party assurance.
- Practical steps for implementing third-party assurance within an enterprise framework, including the role of supplier data.

This event is especially beneficial for:

- Large and mid-sized enterprises considering third-party assurance.
- Companies exporting products to Europe or planning to do so.
- Executive teams, especially those in leadership roles such as CEOs, COOs, CSOs, and CFOs, along with managers in planning, sustainability, investor relations, quality assurance, and internal auditing.
- Businesses looking to treat assurance as a value-enhancing investment.
- Organizations facing challenges in operationalizing third-party assurance involving supplier data.

Speakers' Profiles

The seminar will feature notable industry experts:

- Manabu Shibata, Executive Officer CSuO, Booost Co., Ltd.: With vast experience in environmental management and sustainability initiatives at a leading company, Manabu brings valuable insights from his diverse background in energy management, human rights advocacy, and developing global management systems. He has taken on significant responsibilities at Booost since joining as CSuO in January 2023.

- Dream Toki, Professional Services Department, Booost Co., Ltd.: Dream has extensive expertise in GHG emissions accounting and consulting services, particularly focused on Scope 3 emissions. With a history of working with Japan's largest water treatment company, Dream is active in sustainability regulation research and education, aiming to empower businesses to realize their corporate value through sustainable practices.

The Sustainability 2026 Challenge and the 'Japan as a SX Advanced Nation' Initiative

Many companies are currently facing the "Sustainability 2026 Challenge," stemming from a lack of urgency and preparation for new mandatory sustainability disclosures. This issue poses risks of diminishing corporate value. Booost aims to address this challenge through the 'Japan as a SX Advanced Nation' project, launched in November 2024, focusing on fostering sustainable transformation across Japanese enterprises.

This initiative features events and support programs tailored for both on-ground practitioners and executive leadership, with a goal to enhance Japan's presence in the global sustainability landscape.

About Booost Co., Ltd.

Booost is known for developing the leading Sustainability ERP solution, 'booost Sustainability,' that automates and optimizes sustainability-related financial information management while complying with international disclosure standards. The platform supports over 2,000 companies in 85 countries, enabling effective data governance and monitoring of sustainability metrics critical for long-term business success. As the largest market share holder as of February 2025, Booost continues to expand its consulting services to promote projects that enhance corporate value through sustainability initiatives.