Making Japan a leading SX nation
Overcoming the Sustainability 2026 Problem
Making sustainability information disclosure mandatory
Turning it into a great opportunity for business growth
Project Overview
“We want to solve the "Sustainability 2026 problem," enable Japanese companies to achieve Sustainability Transformation (SX), and ultimately regain their global presence. It is with this in mind that we are launching the "Make Japan a Leading Nation in SX" project.
Background of the project launch
Climate change, biodiversity loss, air and ocean pollution... Since the Industrial Revolution, corporations, and the world as a whole, have pursued only economic gain, and as a result, our planet is now in crisis.
In this context, the role expected of companies is also changing, and they are now required to protect the "sustainability" of both the company and the planet. But that's not all. Management that emphasizes "sustainability" should also be a great "opportunity" for Japanese companies to regain their global presence.
Japanese companies, once hailed as "Japan as Number One," have been in a prolonged slump, with many showing a PBR below 1. For Japanese companies, where the spirit of "win-win-win" (benefiting the seller, the buyer, and society) is deeply rooted, the next source of growth should be "sustainability transformation."
The realization of SX by Japanese companies, and the subsequent revival of their global presence, depends on whether they can overcome the impending "Sustainability 2026 problem."
However, this sense of crisis has not yet permeated Japanese society.
To protect the planet, solve the Sustainability 2026 problem, enable Japanese companies to achieve Sustainable Development (SX), and revive their global presence, we are launching the "Make Japan a Leading SX Nation" project.
What is the Sustainability 2026 issue?
The "Sustainability 2026 problem" concerns whether Japanese companies can establish a system for utilizing sustainability data in their management by the 2026 disclosure deadline, in order to achieve SX (Sustainability for Sustainable Companies) and, beyond that, enhance their global presence, while aligning it with their business plans.
Realizing SX involving business units and group companies
Many companies lack awareness of the importance of sustainability management, which is hindering the promotion of Sustainability (SX).
It is necessary to disseminate this message not only to the sustainability department, but also to business units, group companies, and even suppliers, and to align it with the business plan.
Corporate management utilizing sustainability data beyond disclosure requirements
Companies are preparing for the mandatory disclosure of sustainability information (SSBJ standards), which is scheduled to begin sequentially from the fiscal year ending March 2027.
However, in order to achieve SX and improve corporate value, it is not enough to simply comply with disclosure requirements; a highly agile management reform that utilizes sustainability data beyond that is necessary.
Challenges in collecting and utilizing sustainability data that hinder the realization of Sustainability (SX)
Establishing the infrastructure for collecting and utilizing sustainability data is a prerequisite for realizing Sustainability (SX).
However, in many companies, resources are diverted to inefficiencies caused by manual processes and data collection from numerous departments and locations within the group, making it difficult to focus on what they should be doing: "improving corporate value."
It is necessary to establish a system for utilizing sustainability data in business decision-making.
Sustainability 2026 Issue
The turning point for Japanese companies
Whether to treat disclosure as an obligation and take minimal action, or to view it as an "opportunity" to leverage sustainability data to implement agile management reforms and build a company-wide data infrastructure, the disclosure process in 2026 will be a crucial turning point.
We will communicate to the world the crucial turning point of whether we can realize SX across Japan and regain our global presence, calling it the "Sustainability 2026 issue."
A survey of 600 people regarding sustainability information disclosure and Sustainability Services (SX)
Actions to address the Sustainability 2026 challenges
It has become apparent as a nationwide issue in Japan, and we must begin addressing it promptly.
SX is a major key to Japan regaining its global presence. It should not be treated as a problem for a single company, but rather as a challenge and opportunity for Japan as a whole, and we need to start addressing it early.
Exercising leadership through management
Establishing a system for utilizing sustainability data is difficult for a single department to do alone. It is crucial to involve business units and group companies and work on it company-wide.
Development of personnel to promote SX
The optimal methods and systems for utilizing sustainability data are still far from established, and there is a need to cultivate SX (Sustainability Science) personnel who can create the "right answer" themselves.
Event Report
1. Launch event for the "Making Japan a leading country in sustainability transformation" project.
We invited three experts to participate in a talk session.
- The current state of SX in Japan compared to the rest of the world
- Key to companies' efforts to raise employee awareness of SX
- Effective use of data for sustainability management
- Condensed into 25 minutesDigest video
The table of contents and timestamps are available in the description box.
Please make use of it.
2. Interview with a leading expert from the Big Four! How should we confront the impending mandatory disclosure of sustainability information?
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Fumihiro Nakajima from Deloitte Tohmatsu Risk Advisory.We held an event focusing on key points for implementing SX (Simulation Simulation).
keynote speech
- Balancing advanced sustainability management with compliance with disclosure requests
- The Importance of Assurance Systems and Internal Controls
- Organizational structure and leadership to lead sustainable management to success
A report on the event is now available on Booost's owned media platform.
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Panel discussion
- What tasks need to be done to facilitate disclosure of information regarding systems such as SSBJ/CSRD?
- What kind of internal controls can withstand third-party assurance?
- How should we structure the system? When should we start?
A report on the event is now available on Booost's owned media platform.
*Free membership registration is required to view the full text.
3. Booost Conference vol.1 | ESG: A Major Turning Point! The Changing Tide in the US x New Trends in the EU
With international trends surrounding ESG shifting dramatically, what kind of future vision should companies envision, and what kind of decisions should they make? This event was held as a forum to explore practical hints for answering these questions.
- A 60-second digest video
▼ Contents of the talk session
- Changes in ESG policies in Japan, the EU, and the US, and their impact on businesses.
- A way of thinking about sustainability indicators as a "strategy"
- Viewing ESG not as a cost, but as an opportunity for growth.
- Solutions to real-world challenges arising in the field of information disclosure
A report on the event is now available on Booost's owned media platform.
*Free membership registration is required to view the full text.
4. Booost Conference vol.2 | Proactive Sustainability Management for Enhancing Corporate Value
As regulatory compliance, including the SSBJ minimum disclosure requirement, progresses, companies are required to make decisions with a view to the future.
At this conference,｢Attack｣We explored the next steps that would lead to increased corporate value, with sustainability as our core focus.
▼ Contents of the talk session
- Changes in ESG policies in Japan, the EU, and the US, and their impact on businesses.
- A way of thinking about sustainability indicators as a "strategy"
- Viewing ESG not as a cost, but as an opportunity for growth.
- Solutions to real-world challenges arising in the field of information disclosure
A report on the event is now available on Booost's owned media platform.
*Free membership registration is required to view the full text.
Participating companies
Voices from supporting companies
Itochu Corporation endorses the "Making Japan a Leading Nation in Sustainability Transformation" project. This project, which aims to support sustainability management to enhance the value of more companies and realize a sustainable future, aligns with the spirit of our corporate philosophy of "win-win-win" (benefiting the company, the customer, and society). In addition to the sustainability initiatives we have implemented to date, through this capital and business alliance with Booost, we will leverage the power of IT and digital technologies to support companies' sustainability management.
Itochu Corporation
Information & Finance Company, Information & Communications Division, Information Industry Business Department
The BIPROGY Group aims to realize a sustainable society through the practice of ESG management. We will develop a data infrastructure to reduce environmental impact and address social issues, and promote effective decision-making by monitoring and tracking the acquired data. Through this initiative, we will thoroughly implement considerations for our employees and society, ensure transparent governance, balance value creation and corporate growth, and create a future that is kind to people and the planet through co-creation with stakeholders.
As a platform for putting this into practice, we will participate in the "Making Japan a Leading Nation in Sustainability Transformation" project launched by Booost Inc., and further promote co-creation with other participating companies.
BIPROGY Co., Ltd.
Koji Kuzuya, Representative Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer, and CSO
The Persol Group considers climate change to be one of its management challenges and has set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
To achieve this reduction target, it is necessary to comprehensively and accurately understand the group's total emissions, which is why Persol Holdings has introduced booost Sustainability (booost GX).
The implementation of booost Sustainability (booost GX) has improved the quality of emissions management by streamlining the collection of emissions data and enabling centralized management of information across the entire group.
Going forward, the importance of developing a sustainability information infrastructure that anticipates faster disclosure and third-party assurance will increase. Therefore, we look forward to collaborating with you as a partner in promoting SX management and expect you to provide functions that further streamline and optimize the various tasks involved in disclosing sustainability information.
Persol Holdings Co., Ltd.
General Affairs and Purchasing Department Staff
This project is essential for creating a better future for society and the global environment, and we believe it is a necessary initiative to find sustainable solutions through collaboration among many companies and organizations. In achieving SX and enhancing corporate value, many companies have raised concerns regarding the structure, personnel, and operations of their promotion organizations.
I was deeply impressed by Booost's efforts to drive transformation through the power of IT. Sustainability is not a problem that can be solved by individual companies alone; it is a goal that can only be achieved through collaboration. I feel that participating in this project is an important step in helping to build a better future. Together, we will dedicate ourselves to the challenge of realizing a sustainable future.
Persol Business Process Design Co., Ltd., Business Engineering Division
Ken'ya Kobayashi, General Manager, GX Solutions Department, Energy Business Division 3
Transcosmos aims to reconcile its fundamental management philosophy, "The greater the satisfaction of our customers, the greater the value of our existence," with its basic sustainability policy, "To realize a well-being society through co-creation with everyone." It promotes sustainability management with the goal of "meeting the expectations of stakeholders such as business partners, employees, and shareholders, and contributing to society" as the objective of its medium-term management plan.
We recognize this project as a highly effective initiative for the sustainable transformation of Japanese society as a whole, and it aligns with our company's philosophy of enhancing corporate value through the use of IT and digital technologies. Therefore, we have expressed our intention to participate. Together with Booost and the other participating companies, we will support our client companies in realizing SX management so that Japanese society as a whole can become a leading country in sustainability.
Transcosmos Inc.
Senior Managing Executive Officer, Satoshi Takayama
Future project actions
“We will take various actions to solve the "Sustainability 2026 problem."
We plan to send the latest project updates to the companies that have endorsed this initiative.
Sustainability data collection and utilization
Forming a community to share best practices
To cultivate talent for promoting SX (Software and Social Impact), we will create a platform where we can mutually learn best practices for data collection and utilization.
Companies leading the way in sustainability
Executive Roundtable
“To make the "Sustainability 2026 issue" a challenge that Japan as a whole must address, we plan to hold a roundtable discussion bringing together executives from leading companies.
Seeking supporting companies
Companies that would like to support this initiative are welcome to join.
Please contact us using the form below.
Booost Inc.
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