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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.35

Supporting Sustainability Strategy Development / サステナビリティ戦略の構築支援

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

This is a strategic development situation where you support the construction of sustainability strategies from ESG perspectives to realize sustainable management for overseas clients, proposing strategies that balance business growth and social responsibility while responding to international standards and regulations.
海外クライアントの持続可能経営実現のためESG観点からサステナビリティ戦略構築を支援し、国際基準や規制に対応しながら事業成長と社会的責任を両立する戦略を提案する場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.I recommend adopting...(...の採用を推奨する)
2.We should establish a system to...(...するシステムを確立すべきである)
3.This will demonstrate your commitment to...(これは...へのコミットメントを示す)
4.I estimate the initial investment at...(初期投資を...と見積もる)
5.This investment will reduce long-term risks and...(この投資は長期的リスクを軽減し...する)
6.We will assign coordinators to...(...するためにコーディネーターを配置する)
7.We'll also utilize platforms to...(...するためにプラットフォームも活用する)

1-2 Essential words
1.assess(評価する)
2.enhancement(強化)
3.consistency(一貫性)
4.transparency(透明性)
5.demonstrate(示す)
6.monitor(監視する)
7.estimate(見積もる)
8.considerable(かなりの)
9.coordinate(調整する)
10.collaborate(協力する)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This is a strategic development situation where you support the construction of sustainability strategies from ESG perspectives to realize sustainable management for overseas clients, proposing strategies that balance business growth and social responsibility while responding to international standards and regulations.
海外クライアントの持続可能経営実現のためESG観点からサステナビリティ戦略構築を支援し、国際基準や規制に対応しながら事業成長と社会的責任を両立する戦略を提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to accelerate our ESG strategy to meet the new European regulations. How do you assess our current sustainability framework?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。新しい欧州規制に対応するため、ESG戦略を加速する必要があります。現在の当社のサステナビリティ体制をどう評価されますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
Based on my assessment, your governance structure is solid, but environmental disclosure needs enhancement. First, carbon emissions data lacks consistency. Second, supply chain transparency is insufficient for the new standards. Third, social impact metrics are not clearly defined.
(私の評価では、ガバナンス体制は堅固ですが、環境開示の強化が必要です。第一に、炭素排出データに一貫性が欠けています。第二に、サプライチェーンの透明性が新基準には不十分です。第三に、社会的影響の指標が明確に定義されていません。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
I understand the gaps. What specific framework do you recommend to enhance our environmental disclosure and achieve compliance?
(課題は理解しました。環境開示を強化し、コンプライアンスを達成するために、具体的にどのような枠組みを推奨されますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
I recommend adopting the TCFD framework for climate disclosure and GRI standards for comprehensive reporting. We should establish a carbon accounting system to monitor emissions across all facilities. This will demonstrate your commitment to stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.
(気候開示にはTCFDフレームワーク、包括的報告にはGRI基準の採用を推奨します。全施設の排出量を監視する炭素会計システムを確立すべきです。これにより、ステークホルダーへのコミットメントを示し、規制遵守を確保できます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
That sounds comprehensive, but I'm concerned about the investment required. Can you estimate the budget and timeline for implementing this framework?
(包括的ですね。ただ、必要な投資額が心配です。この枠組みを導入する予算と期間を見積もっていただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
I estimate the initial investment at 500000 USD for system implementation and consultant fees. The timeline is 18 months for full deployment. However, this investment will reduce long-term risks and enhance your corporate reputation, which directly impacts investor confidence and market valuation.
(システム導入とコンサルタント費用で初期投資は500000米ドルと見積もります。完全展開までの期間は18か月です。ただし、この投資は長期的リスクを軽減し、企業評判を高めます。これは投資家の信頼と市場評価に直接影響します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
The budget is considerable, but I appreciate the long-term perspective. How do you plan to coordinate this initiative across our global facilities?
(予算はかなりのものですが、長期的視点は評価します。この取り組みを当社のグローバル拠点全体でどのように調整する計画ですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
We will assign regional ESG coordinators at each facility to ensure consistent implementation. They will collaborate with your headquarters team and submit quarterly progress reports. We'll also utilize digital platforms to monitor real-time data and facilitate communication across all locations.
(各拠点に地域ESGコーディネーターを配置し、一貫した導入を確保します。彼らは本社チームと協力し、四半期ごとの進捗報告を提出します。また、デジタルプラットフォームを活用してリアルタイムデータを監視し、全拠点間のコミュニケーションを促進します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
Excellent. This approach addresses both compliance and operational efficiency. Let's proceed with preparing a detailed proposal for our board. I'm confident this strategy will position us as an industry leader in sustainability.
(素晴らしい。このアプローチはコンプライアンスと業務効率の両方に対応していますね。取締役会向けの詳細提案書の準備を進めましょう。この戦略により、当社がサステナビリティ分野の業界リーダーとしての地位を確立できると確信しています。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This is a strategic development situation where you support the construction of sustainability strategies from ESG perspectives to realize sustainable management for overseas clients, proposing strategies that balance business growth and social responsibility while responding to international standards and regulations.
海外クライアントの持続可能経営実現のためESG観点からサステナビリティ戦略構築を支援し、国際基準や規制に対応しながら事業成長と社会的責任を両立する戦略を提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to accelerate our ESG strategy to meet the new European regulations. How do you assess our current sustainability framework?
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
Based on my [評価する], your governance structure is solid, but environmental disclosure needs [強化]. First, carbon emissions data lacks [一貫性]. Second, supply chain [透明性] is insufficient for the new standards. Third, social impact metrics are not clearly defined.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
I understand the gaps. What specific framework do you recommend to enhance our environmental disclosure and achieve compliance?
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
I recommend adopting the TCFD framework for climate disclosure and GRI standards for comprehensive reporting. We should establish a carbon accounting system to [監視する] emissions across all facilities. This will [示す] your commitment to stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
That sounds comprehensive, but I'm concerned about the investment required. Can you estimate the budget and timeline for implementing this framework?
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
I [見積もる] the initial investment at 500000 USD for system implementation and consultant fees. The timeline is 18 months for full deployment. However, this investment will reduce long-term risks and enhance your corporate reputation, which directly impacts investor confidence and market valuation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
The budget is considerable, but I appreciate the long-term perspective. How do you plan to coordinate this initiative across our global facilities?
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
We will assign regional ESG coordinators at each facility to ensure consistent implementation. They will [協力する] with your headquarters team and submit quarterly progress reports. We'll also utilize digital platforms to [監視する] real-time data and facilitate communication across all locations.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
Excellent. This approach addresses both compliance and operational efficiency. Let's proceed with preparing a detailed proposal for our board. I'm confident this strategy will position us as an industry leader in sustainability.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This is a strategic development situation where you support the construction of sustainability strategies from ESG perspectives to realize sustainable management for overseas clients, proposing strategies that balance business growth and social responsibility while responding to international standards and regulations.
海外クライアントの持続可能経営実現のためESG観点からサステナビリティ戦略構築を支援し、国際基準や規制に対応しながら事業成長と社会的責任を両立する戦略を提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to accelerate our ESG strategy to meet the new European regulations. How do you assess our current sustainability framework?
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
Based on my assessment, your governance structure is solid, but environmental disclosure needs enhancement. First, carbon emissions data lacks consistency. Second, supply chain transparency is insufficient for the new standards. Third, social impact metrics are not clearly defined.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
I understand the gaps. What specific framework do you recommend to enhance our environmental disclosure and achieve compliance?
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
[気候開示にはTCFDフレームワーク、包括的報告にはGRI基準の採用を推奨します。] [全施設の排出量を監視する炭素会計システムを確立すべきです。] [これにより、ステークホルダーへのコミットメントを示し、規制遵守を確保できます。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
That sounds comprehensive, but I'm concerned about the investment required. Can you estimate the budget and timeline for implementing this framework?
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
[システム導入とコンサルタント費用で初期投資は500000米ドルと見積もります。] The timeline is 18 months for full deployment. However, this investment will reduce long-term risks and enhance your corporate reputation, which directly impacts investor confidence and market valuation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
The budget is considerable, but I appreciate the long-term perspective. How do you plan to coordinate this initiative across our global facilities?
🧑‍🎓【Student / ESG Consultant】:
We will assign regional ESG coordinators at each facility to ensure consistent implementation. They will collaborate with your headquarters team and submit quarterly progress reports. We'll also utilize digital platforms to monitor real-time data and facilitate communication across all locations.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
Excellent. This approach addresses both compliance and operational efficiency. Let's proceed with preparing a detailed proposal for our board. I'm confident this strategy will position us as an industry leader in sustainability.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
A corporate sustainability director is consulting with an ESG consultant about accelerating their sustainability strategy to meet new European regulations.
The consultant must assess the current framework and propose a comprehensive ESG implementation plan with budget and timeline.
企業のサステナビリティ責任者が、新しい欧州規制に対応するためサステナビリティ戦略の加速についてESGコンサルタントに相談している。
コンサルタントは現在の体制を評価し、予算と期間を含む包括的なESG導入計画を提案しなければならない。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Corporate Sustainability Director】:
We need to strengthen our ESG framework to comply with the new regulations. Could you explain your recommended approach and implementation plan?
(新規制に対応するためESG体制を強化する必要があります。推奨されるアプローチと導入計画を説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Assess the current sustainability framework
2. Recommend adopting specific ESG standards
3. Estimate the investment and timeline
4. Explain the coordination plan across facilities
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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