BSI Group Japan (British Standards Institution) and Pasona HR Solutions Inc, to accelerate human resource development for sustainability ESG services to accelerate human resource development for sustainability

BSI Group Japan K.K. (Location: Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa; President: Masaki Urushihara; hereinafter "BSI Japan") and Pasona HR Solutions Inc. (Location: Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiko Makishima; hereinafter "Pasona HRS") will begin collaboration on ESG services, developing and offering the Pasona ESG Academy, a training program specializing in human resource development in the area of ESG (environment, society and governance), with the aim of promoting sustainability management.

From left: Mr. Masaki Urushibara, President and Representative Director, BSI Group Japan K.K., Mr. Masanori Ishida, Chairman and Representative Director, Pasona HR Solutions Inc.

Background of the collaboration

Sustainability management refers to management aimed at realizing a sustainable society over the long term from the three perspectives of "ESG: Environment, Society, and Governance," and is considered important for companies aiming for long-term growth amid the emergence of various social issues.

Many companies are working to recruit and train people with sustainability insight to help them achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), but ESG is a broad topic with a wide range of approaches. However, ESG is a broad topic with a wide range of approaches, making it difficult to understand comprehensively, and there is a lack of sufficient employee training to realize sustainable management.

In response to these issues, BSI, an international standards organization with 120 years of history, and Pasona HRS, an expert in human resource development and organizational development that has provided training to more than 8,000 companies, have decided to bring their respective strengths together and establish the Pasona ESG Academy to develop human resources for sustainability. Pasona HRS and Pasona ESG Academy have decided to establish the "Pasona ESG Academy.

Through the Pasona ESG Academy, Pasona and Pasona HRS aim to produce sustainable human resources who are proficient in ESG issues, with a view to society five, 10 and 30 years from now, by providing solutions that enable a step-by-step and all-round approach.

Features of the Pasona ESG Academy

Pasona ESG Academy offers a hierarchy of levels to enable systematic learning according to the maturity of knowledge and experience.

Tier 1: Basic knowledge required for sustainability personnel is explained in a compact and easy-to-understand manner. Starting with SDGs training for all employees, experts in each field of ESG such as biodiversity, diversity, and climate change will provide easy-to-understand explanations of their respective characteristics and initiatives by WWF lecturers utilizing the extensive network Pasona HRS has cultivated over the years.

Tier 2: We provide several training courses for those in charge of ESG to deepen their understanding of international and industry standards in each ESG area of expertise. Based on the knowledge of BSI, a leader in the development and dissemination of sustainability-related standards, these training courses enable participants to acquire the knowledge necessary to establish a sustainability promotion system and disclose progress while utilizing international and industry standards as a framework. By taking courses that meet their objectives, participants can expect to further enhance their expertise and disseminate their knowledge throughout the organization.

Purpose-driven Management: Purpose-driven management is now attracting attention around the world, and BSI, together with experts from a number of global companies and research institutions, has developed PAS 808, an international guideline for Purpose-driven organizations. We are pleased to announce the launch of the first Purpose Driven Management practical training course in Japan based on PAS 808. In this training course, we will explain the actions and principles required to make Purpose take root in the organization and to build a Purpose-driven management system. Through discussion, participants will deepen their understanding of the actions that organizations should take to develop and mature their Purpose.

Through this collaboration between BSI Japan and Pasona HRS, the two companies will provide training that is useful not only for the immediate development of sustainable human resources, but also for the establishment of sustainable management with a view to the future.

The Academy will also aim to bring society as a whole one step closer to solving social issues by increasing the number of sustainable human resources, in other words, to develop human resources who can lead not only individuals and organizations but also society at large.

For more information on Pasona ESG Academy, please click here.

URL: https://lp.caplan.jp/pasona/esg/academy

Comment from Mr. Masanori Ishida, Chairman of the Board, Pasona HRS

We are very pleased to collaborate with BSI Japan to provide all types of companies aiming for sustainability management with Pasona HR Solutions' world-standard level training covering not only basic overview training in the field of ESG but also practical and specialized areas such as environmental management, human capital management, and purpose management. We are very pleased to be able to offer world-class training covering practical and specialized areas such as environmental management, human capital management, and performance management.

With the establishment of the Pasona ESG Academy, Pasona will leverage BSI Japan's expertise in training and certification audits centered on ISO standards, as well as the Pasona Group's network, to help Japanese companies enhance their corporate value and realize sustainable management.

Comment from Masaki Urushibara, President of BSI Japan

I am proud to have taken this first step with Pasona Group toward realizing its corporate philosophy of "solving society's problems," as well as its action guidelines of calling for social change and contributing to society as a group of social activists.

We are delighted to have formed this new partnership with Pasona HR Solutions, a leader in the field of "people-oriented" activities, and will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society while working to energize Japan.

■About BSI (British Standards Institution) and BSI Group Japan

BSI (British Standards Institution) is an organization that promotes business improvement and standardization. For more than a century since its founding, it has had a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and improving people's lives. Today, BSI works with more than 77,500 customers in 195 countries, while engaging with a 15,000 strong global community of professionals, trade associations, consumer groups, organizations, and government agencies. BSI has defined its own Purpose as helping clients achieve their Purpose by leveraging its expertise across key industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, built environment, food, retail, and healthcare. From climate change to building trust in digital transformation, BSI works hand-in-hand with a wide range of organizations to tackle all critical social issues, helping them to accelerate the realization of a better society and a sustainable world, and to grow with confidence.

BSI Group Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of BSI, established in 1999. Its main business is the provision of management system and information security services, certification services for medical devices, product testing and certification services, and training services, as well as a wide range of standards-related services, including support for standards development.

URL: https://www.bsigroup.com/ja-JP/