BIPROGYおよびパーソルビジネスプロセスデザインと資本業務提携契約を締結

　booost technologies Inc. (Shinagawa, Tokyo, CEO: Hirokazu Aoi), which supports the acceleration of corporate Sustainability Transformation (SX) through its integrated SX platform "Sustainability ERP," has signed a capital and business alliance agreement with BIPROGY Inc. (Koto, Tokyo; CEO: Noboru Saito) and Persol Business Process Design Co., Ltd. (Minato, Tokyo; CEO: Kazuyuki Ichimura)."

 

■Background and Purpose of the Capital and Business Alliance

　booost technologies is automating the collection and aggregation of sustainability-related information aligned with international disclosure standards, covering over 1,200 data points related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Our integrated SX platform, Sustainability ERP, known as "booost Sustainability Cloud," enables real-time monitoring.

　The "booost Sustainability Cloud" features globally compatible data governance functions, allowing organizations, including groups and supply chains, to implement multi-layered approval flows. Designed to accommodate third-party assurance and more, this platform provides comprehensive functionalities to efficiently and optimally manage tasks associated with sustainability information disclosure, delivered in phased stages. Since its launch, the solution has been implemented in over 2,000 companies and 180,000 sites across more than 80 countries, primarily among large corporations (as of the end of October 2024).

　The global and domestic momentum for mandatory sustainability disclosure has been increasing, with new regulations advancing through bodies such as the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board), CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), and SSBJ (Sustainability Standards Board of Japan). In response to these developments, we have entered into a business alliance with BIPROGY and Persol Business Process Design to support a growing number of companies in sustainability-driven SX initiatives centered on information disclosure. Through a strong partnership with both companies, we will further expand the adoption of our integrated SX platform, the sustainability ERP “booost Sustainability Cloud,” contributing to the advancement of sustainable business management.

 

 

■Overview of the business partnership

●Business Alliance with BIPROGY
Accelerating SX through the deployment of 'Booost Sustainability Cloud' to BIPROGY's robust customer base.

＜Background＞

　The BIPROGY Group has outlined three growth strategies to achieve its "BIPROGY Group Management Policy (2024–2026)." In the business development area, it focuses on accelerating the development, co-creation, and deployment of social DX solutions that address societal issues. With this as a core theme, BIPROGY aims to expand its business in the SX/GX (Green Transformation) field to support a decarbonized society through co-creation with customers and partner companies. To strengthen support for customers and partners advancing sustainability management, this alliance was established to expand services that facilitate sustainability disclosures, including greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, since June 2024, the BIPROGY Group has adopted the "Booost Sustainability Cloud" to drive SX management initiatives.

 

＜Content＞

• Further promotion of BIPROGY's sustainability management using "Booost Sustainability Cloud."
• Expansion Sales for 'Booost Sustainability Cloud' by leveraging BIPROGY's extensive customer base.

 

●Business Alliance with Persol Business Process Design
Collaboration with the Persol Group, which has a decade of experience in supporting Green Transformation (GX) businesses, to address the shortage of Sustainability Transformation (SX) talent and provide a one-stop solution for human resource challenges in promoting SX initiatives.

＜Background＞

　In May 2022, we entered a partnership agreement with Persol Business Process Design to combine our extensive knowledge of the "Booost Sustainability Cloud" and decarbonization with Persol’s network and expertise in business process consulting. Together, we have supported decarbonization initiatives for municipalities and corporations. This enhanced alliance aims to expand both companies' businesses across the entire sustainability field. To address delays in SX promotion caused by a shortage of sustainability talent, we will strengthen expertise, advance BPO services, and contribute to technological evolution through the exchange of know-how and technology. Furthermore, since December 2022, Persol Holdings has also adopted the "Booost Sustainability Cloud" as a user, supporting its own sustainability initiatives.

＜Details＞

• Support in anticipation of mandatory sustainability information disclosure.
• Expansion of GX and SX talent through the utilization of intellectual property and personnel exchange.
• Evolution of services through strengthened collaboration, addressing the shortage of GX and SX talent, and providing a one-stop solution for challenges in promoting GX and SX initiatives.

 

 

■Trends in Sustainability Information Disclosure: Domestic and International

　Trends in sustainability information disclosure have become more active recently, with the European Commission leading efforts to implement the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The application of the CSRD will begin in the fiscal year 2024 for certain companies, which may indirectly include Japanese companies with local subsidiaries in Europe. Additionally, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) established the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards in June 2023, which will take effect on January 1, 2024.

　In Japan, the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) is developing standards based on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. From March 2027, companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market with a market cap over 3 trillion yen will need to disclose sustainability information, expanding to those over 1 trillion yen by March 2028.

　Sustainability-related information provides insights into a company's future sustainability risks and opportunities. To achieve sustainable management aimed at long-term corporate value enhancement, it is crucial to actively incorporate this data into business strategies. For genuine sustainability transformation (SX), leading companies are not only utilizing data for disclosure but also strategically integrating sustainability-related information alongside financial data into their management practices.

　As a driving partner for sustainability transformation (SX) projects, we are committed to contributing to global companies that are at the forefront of sustainability efforts, accelerating the realization of sustainability in Japan.

 

 

■About BIPROGY Inc.

＜Company Overview＞

Company Name: BIPROGY Inc.
Location: Head Office, 1-1-1 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Established: March 29, 1958
Representative: President & CEO Noboru Saito
Capital: 5.48317 billion yen
Business Activities: Service business including cloud and outsourcing services, sales and leasing of computer and network systems, software development and sales, and various system services.
Corporate Website: https://www.biprogy.com/

 

■About Persol Business Process Design Inc.

　Persol Business Process Design Inc. leverages its strengths in process design, organizational and human resource management, and talent development. By combining these strengths with technologies like AI, the company provides BPO services tailored to customer challenges. With the mission to "innovate all work and organizations, creating a society overflowing with better working environments," the company aims to realize the future that organizations strive for and contribute to building a society where working individuals can thrive.

＜Company Overview＞
Company Name: Persol Business Process Design Inc.
Location: Headquarters, 33F Granpark Tower, 3-4-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: September 1977
Representative: President and CEO Kazuyuki Ichimura
Capital: 310 million yen
Business Activities: BPO, help desk and contact center services, sales and marketing, business process consulting, HR solutions, healthcare solutions, and products
Corporate Website: https://www.persol-bd.co.jp/

 

■About booost technologies, Inc.

<Company Overview＞
Company Name: booost technologies inc.
Location: Shin-Osaki Kangyo Building 10F, 1-6-4 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Established: April 15, 2015
Representative: Hirokazu Aoi, President, and Representative Director
Capital: 100 million yen (as of June 30, 2023)
Development and operation of “boost Sustainability Cloud
Provision of sustainability consulting services
Corporate website: https://booost-tech.com/

booost and BOOOST are registered trademarks of booost technologies inc.
* Sustainability ERP: An “integrated SX platform” that optimizes sustainability information management for global enterprises. It supports compliance with domestic and international sustainability disclosure standards such as CSRD and ISSB and contributes to accelerating SX (Sustainability Transformation) and GX (Green Transformation) for companies aiming to enhance corporate value.

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, a system that integrates and aggregates all business information across areas such as sales, finance, human resources, inventory, and production. It enables real-time processing of core business data to optimize management and operations.