Unlocking Social Impact Business: Strategies for Success in the Modern Market

On June 27, 2025, an insightful seminar titled "Unlocking Social Impact Business: Strategies for Success in the Modern Market" will be hosted by EY Strategy and Consulting at the SSK Seminar Room in Tokyo. The event features
Kenjo Iwaizumi, a partner, and Ryo Nakagawa, a senior manager from EY, who will delve into how businesses can leverage technology to address social challenges effectively.

Why Focus on Social Impact Business?

The demand for socially responsible businesses has never been higher, driven by a rapidly changing market landscape and evolving consumer expectations. Companies around the globe are seeking to generate profits while making positive contributions to society. However, navigating this space is fraught with challenges, including:

- Competition from numerous existing players targeting social issues.
- Difficulty in creating sustainable business models reliant on public funding and grants.
- The necessity to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government, academia, and industry, to address social challenges effectively.

This seminar aims to provide actionable insights for companies aspiring to turn social problems into viable business opportunities, focusing on overcoming these hurdles.

Key Areas of Discussion

Ey unlocks the methodology behind successful social impact ventures with a structured approach that guides participants through:
1. Opportunity Discovery to Implementation: Three essential steps for transforming social issues into business ventures.
2. Utilizing Frameworks: Applying proven frameworks developed through practical experience to logically facilitate sustainable social impact businesses.

Detailed Program Outline

The seminar will cover the following critical aspects in-depth:
1. Understanding Social Impact Businesses:
- The an emphasis on social issues has gained momentum and is critical for modern entrepreneurs.
- Discuss the intersection of social challenges and technology, illustrating how they can lead to lucrative business ventures.
- Types of social issue-focused businesses and their characteristics.

2. Current Landscape of Social Impact Business:
- Analyzing the commitment of Japanese companies to social issues based on exclusive EY research.
- Highlighting the major obstacles faced in this domain and identifying common traits among successful enterprises.

3. Practical Approaches to Social Impact Business:
- Step-by-step strategies for implementing a social impact business.
- Key focal points necessary to ensure success at each step.

4. Interactive Q&A Session and Networking:
- Participants can engage with the speakers, ask questions, and exchange business cards, fostering valuable connections.

Note: The program details are subject to change based on the latest trends and insights.

Event Logistics

The seminar will take place on June 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Attendees can choose to participate either in person at the SSK Seminar Room, located at 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, or via live Zoom webinar and access recorded sessions for two weeks following the event.

For More Information

For further details and to register for the seminar, contact the Shinsakai System Comprehensive Research Institute (SSK) at:

- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03-5532-8850
- Website: SSK Official Site

About SSK

Established on December 6, 1996, SSK has been providing professional business seminars, with approximately 500 events held annually. The institute offers high-level business information on strategy, marketing, and technology, contributing to new business opportunities. With a firm commitment to delivering cutting-edge insights, SSK continues to be a strategic partner for businesses seeking to thrive in a competitive environment.