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Free Hybrid Seminar on Sustainability Evaluation

To celebrate the release of the book "Practical Guide to Sustainability Evaluation for CDP and EcoVadis", BrainFarm has collaborated with Chuo Keizai to host a free hybrid seminar on August 6, 2026.

Background and Distinct Features of the Seminar

In recent years, the need for companies to respond to sustainability has shifted dramatically from being seen as an optional endeavor to an essential management task needing evaluation. This shift has been driven by increasing requests from business partners and strengthening regulations. Sustainability assessments like CDP and EcoVadis have quickly become crucial evaluations, with thousands of companies already undergoing these assessments across various industries in Japan.

However, many enterprises face challenges when pressured by partners to meet evaluation demands without having adequate knowledge or preparation, resulting in unfavorable scores. In light of this, our seminar will systematically explain how to prepare for the CDP and EcoVadis assessments.

Seminar Speakers

Satoshi Shintani

• - President, BrainFarm

Graduated from Osaka University’s Faculty of Law. She was appointed as the youngest and first female special advisor for small companies in Osaka. After working at an independent consulting firm, she now focuses on sustainability initiatives within private enterprises, sharing her vast experience in PPP and PFI advisory roles. Her authored books include "Revised Version of PPP/PFI Textbook" and "Tourism Promotion Textbook".

Kenichi Chika

• - Sustainability Consultant, BrainFarm

Graduated from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Liberal Arts, majoring in International Relations. He earned a Master's degree in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University. His career has included extensive international operations in a mega-bank, followed by years in asset management, where he analyzed corporate ESG activities through the lens of institutional investors. He joined BrainFarm with the aim of supporting corporate sustainability initiatives.

Kazuhiro Umizaki

• - Sustainability Consultant, BrainFarm

He graduated from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in Physics. After his studies, he worked as a design development engineer and project manager at a leading electronics manufacturer. He then held leadership positions, including president roles in U.S. electronics companies and other publicly listed firms. His focus has shifted to genuine corporate growth and sustainability at BrainFarm, where he currently works.

Seminar Details

• - Date: August 6, 2026 (Thursday) 18:00 - 19:30
• - Format: Hybrid (Online/On-Site)
• - Venue: Chuo Keizai Conference Room

1-35 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (5-minute walk from Jinbocho Station on the subway)

• - Fee: Free

Seminar Program

1. Importance of Sustainability Assessments in Enhancing Supply Chain Durability
- Overview and features of CDP
- Overview and features of EcoVadis
2. Sustainability Assessment from Non-Manufacturing Perspectives
- Global trends in sustainability and SSBJ
- Key points on