Booost Hosts Executive Roundtable with CFOs on Sustainability Transformation

Booost's Executive Roundtable on Sustainability

On October 9, 2025, Booost, Inc., a leading provider of sustainability ERP solutions based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, organized an exclusive Executive Roundtable for top CFOs and Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) of major corporations listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with a market capitalization exceeding ¥1 trillion. This gathering aimed to share insights and enhance understanding before the launch of the "Hitotsubashi University × Booost Practical Forum on Proactive Sustainability" scheduled for January 2026.

The event featured Hiroshi Komori, a board member of the IFRS Foundation, as a guest speaker, with Professor Noma from Hitotsubashi University serving as the moderator. The discussion focused on the mandated disclosure of non-financial information based on the SSBJ standard, viewing it as a catalyst for significant corporate transformation. Participants engaged in lively discussions about the institutional background of ISSB/SSBJ and the essence of disclosure from an investor's perspective, encapsulating the message that "disclosure is intrinsically linked to corporate strategy."

Prominent executives from leading companies addressed the challenges they face regarding sustainability initiatives. The roundtable served as a platform for sharing concerns, questions, and practical discussions needed for effective strategy implementation. The enthusiastic engagement set a solid foundation for future dialogues.

Following the success of the roundtable, a second meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025, with updates on guest speakers to be sent to interested participants.

Participants' Feedback

Feedback from the participants highlighted the profound understanding gained regarding the intentions of ISSB and SSBJ, as well as the core concept of 'strategic disclosure.' Insights into how to connect strategy with disclosure were emphasized, particularly the notion that disclosure reflects corporate strategy itself.

Many attendees expressed renewed awareness of the need to integrate disclosure within the framework of strategy rather than treating it merely as an end goal. This interaction provided essential perspectives for refining their companies' strategies vis-à-vis materiality issues. Moreover, the candid discussions among CFOs and CSOs fostered invaluable insights into how non-financial information disclosure can be practically utilized in corporate management.

Profile of Guest Speaker

Hiroshi Komori has been instrumental in various capacities since joining Saitama Bank (now Resona Holdings) in 1979 and later contributed significantly at Sumitomo Trust & Banking (now Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank). In 2015, he took on roles within the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), working on stewardship and ESG initiatives until his retirement in March 2022. Komori's vast experience includes serving on multiple advisory committees and presenting on sustainability topics internationally.

The Project: Making Japan a Leader in Sustainability Transformation

The roundtable is part of Booost's initiative to address the "Sustainability 2026 Challenge," a concern stemming from many companies lagging behind in mandatory sustainability disclosure and the accompanying risk of declining corporate value. Launched in November 2024, the project aims to enhance Japan's corporate attractiveness through sustainability transformation and value creation. Booost organizes ongoing events to bridge the gap between executives and operational staff.

Booost operates the leading sustainability ERP platform, booost Sustainability, which aligns with international disclosure standards. The platform automates the gathering and monitoring of sustainability-related financial information, facilitating compliance with over 1,200 data points regarding Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.

With deployment in over 2,000 companies across more than 92 countries, booost Sustainability exemplifies innovation aimed at driving corporate sustainability initiatives and supporting meaningful transformations within organizations. We encourage interested corporations to join our movement towards making Japan a sustainability leader globally.