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Introduction

Aoyama Gakuin University will introduce a new program aimed at training professionals in sustainability management, starting from October 2025. The program, titled "Integrating Sustainability Perspectives into Management Strategies and Plans," seeks to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to address sustainability challenges in business.

Learning Objectives

Participants will dive into the characteristics of sustainability and discuss the essential perspectives that management strategies and plans must incorporate. The course aims to explore how sustainability elements can be integrated into management systems, taking insights from business administration and economics. The practices of leading firms in the sustainability field will serve as a reference to help learners understand what specific initiatives may be required in their own organizations.

Target Audience

This program is designed for:

• - Executives and staff involved in management planning and sustainability departments.
• - Investor relations personnel engaged in ESG investments and integrated reporting.
• - Practitioners from supply chain management and procurement sectors.
• - New business planners working in community coexistence and environmental projects.
• - Consultants and experts from financial institutions responsible for assessing and reporting on biodiversity.

Benefits of Participation

The program offers a multifaceted understanding of sustainability management, including:

• - A deep comprehension of the essence of sustainable management.
• - Knowledge applicable to practical sustainability initiatives.
• - Perspectives on integrating sustainability into management strategies.
• - Updated management techniques.
• - Learning from pioneering companies in sustainability.
• - Application of theories from business and economics.
• - Discovering growth frontiers.
• - Enhanced proposal-making ability within organizations.
• - Broadening perspectives through exchanges with diverse viewpoints.

Course Structure

The program will consist of seven sessions:
1. Incorporating Sustainability Perspectives into Management Strategies
2. Integration into Management Goals, Plans, and Evaluations
3. Corporate Governance
4. Reflection in Division Management and Investment Decisions
5. Disclosure of Sustainability Information
6. Leadership in Social Transformation
7. Skills for Strategic Planning and Execution

The course will guide participants from foundational understanding to the application of practical methods and management implementation through a structured approach.

Course Details

• - Duration: October 28, 2025 - December 16, 2025 (every Tuesday for seven sessions)
• - Time: Tuesdays from 18:40 to 20:20 (100 minutes)
• - Format: Online via Zoom (interactive sessions) and in-person discussions/questions will also be organized.
• - Recording: All sessions will be recorded and available for review.
• - Fees: 80,000 yen for all seven sessions.
• - Capacity: 30 participants (first come, first served).
• - Format Options: Online or a combination of live and recorded sessions.

Those interested can register for an informational session through the provided form.

Key Instructors

The program will feature prominent experts in the field:

• - Nobuo Tsuruta: ESG Consulting Manager at Social Impact Research, with a rich background in public service and expertise in financial planning and analysis.
• - Chie Ikegawa: FP&A Advisor and Representative of Stratt Consulting, actively involved in CFO-related research.
• - Taku Kumazawa: Representative Partner at Social Impact Research and a lecturer at SBI Graduate School, who is a strategic leader in sustainability education.

Contact Information

For inquiries and registration for the free information session, please visit this form.