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<Elementary> Lesson No.21

Sustainability Certification Acquisition Response in International Construction Project / 国際建設プロジェクトでの持続可能性認証取得対応

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

Implementing environmentally conscious construction methods and establishing project management systems to meet international sustainability certification requirements.
国際的な持続可能性認証取得のため、環境配慮型施工方法を採用し、認証基準を満たす管理体制を構築する場面です。

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.We understand the certification is...(認証が...であることは理解している)
2.We have prepared a sustainability management plan that includes...(...を含む持続可能性管理計画を準備した)
3.We will reduce carbon emissions through...(...を通じて炭素排出量を削減する)
4.We will measure carbon emissions using...(...を使用して炭素排出量を測定する)
5.I will assign a dedicated Sustainability Coordinator who will...(...する専任のサステナビリティ・コーディネーターを配置する)
6.We will include sustainability requirements in...(...に持続可能性要件を含める)
7.This approach will help us avoid...(このアプローチにより...を回避できる)

1-2 Essential words
1.appreciate(感謝する)
2.explain(説明する)
3.reduce(削減する)
4.manage(管理する)
5.measure(測定する)
6.prepare(準備する)
7.assign(配置する)
8.confirm(確認する)
9.report(報告する)
10.avoid(回避する)
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)

Implementing environmentally conscious construction methods and establishing project management systems to meet international sustainability certification requirements.
国際的な持続可能性認証取得のため、環境配慮型施工方法を採用し、認証基準を満たす管理体制を構築する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Good morning. Thank you for meeting with me today. I need to explain the sustainability certification requirements for your construction project. The certification body requires compliance with environmental standards, and I must review your proposed measures in detail.
(おはようございます。本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。貴社の建設プロジェクトにおける持続可能性認証の要件についてご説明する必要があります。認証機関は環境基準への適合を求めており、提案された対策を詳細に確認しなければなりません。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Good morning. I appreciate your time. We understand the certification is a contract requirement, and we are ready to discuss our environmental measures. We have prepared a sustainability management plan that includes green construction methods and resource management strategies.
(おはようございます。お時間をいただき感謝いたします。認証が契約要件であることは理解しており、環境対策についてご説明する準備ができております。環境配慮型の施工方法と資源管理戦略を含む持続可能性管理計画を準備いたしました。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
I see. Let me explain the key certification standards first. You need to reduce carbon emissions by at least 20 percent compared to conventional methods. You also need to manage waste properly and use sustainable materials. Could you explain how your plan addresses these requirements?
(承知しました。まず主要な認証基準についてご説明します。従来の方法と比較して炭素排出量を少なくとも20パーセント削減する必要があります。また、廃棄物を適切に管理し、持続可能な資材を使用する必要があります。貴社の計画がこれらの要件にどのように対応しているかご説明いただけますか。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Certainly. We will reduce carbon emissions through 3 main measures. First, we will use low-carbon concrete that reduces emissions by 25 percent. Second, we will operate electric construction equipment instead of diesel machines. Third, we will install solar panels to provide power for site operations. For waste management, we will separate materials on site and recycle at least 75 percent of construction waste. All major materials will come from certified sustainable sources.
(承知いたしました。3つの主要な対策を通じて炭素排出量を削減いたします。第一に、排出量を25パーセント削減する低炭素コンクリートを使用します。第二に、ディーゼル機械の代わりに電動建設機器を運用します。第三に、現場運営に電力を供給するため太陽光パネルを設置します。廃棄物管理については、現場で資材を分別し、建設廃棄物の少なくとも75パーセントをリサイクルします。すべての主要資材は認証された持続可能な供給源から調達します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Your approach sounds reasonable. However, I need to confirm the details. How will you measure and report the carbon reduction? The certification requires monthly reports with specific data. Also, who will be responsible for managing the sustainability measures on site?
(貴社のアプローチは妥当に思えます。しかし、詳細を確認する必要があります。炭素削減をどのように測定し報告しますか。認証では具体的なデータを含む月次報告が求められます。また、現場で持続可能性対策を管理する責任者は誰になりますか。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will measure carbon emissions using a digital tracking system that records energy use and material consumption daily. We will prepare monthly reports that include emission data, waste recycling rates, and material sources. I will assign a dedicated Sustainability Coordinator who will work on site full time. This person will report directly to me and will be responsible for all environmental compliance. We will also arrange quarterly review meetings with your certification team to confirm progress.
(デジタル追跡システムを使用して、エネルギー使用量と資材消費量を毎日記録することで炭素排出量を測定します。排出データ、廃棄物リサイクル率、資材供給源を含む月次報告を作成します。現場でフルタイムで勤務する専任のサステナビリティ・コーディネーターを配置します。この担当者は私に直接報告し、すべての環境コンプライアンスに責任を負います。また、進捗を確認するため、貴認証チームとの四半期レビュー会議を手配します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
That level of detail is helpful. One more important point: the certification standards require that all subcontractors also follow the same environmental measures. How will you manage this? Many projects fail certification because subcontractors do not comply with the requirements.
(その詳細レベルは有益です。もう1つ重要な点があります。認証基準では、すべての下請業者も同じ環境対策に従うことが求められます。これをどのように管理しますか。多くのプロジェクトは、下請業者が要件に従わないために認証に失敗します。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
You are right to point out this risk. We will include sustainability requirements in all subcontractor contracts. Before work begins, we will provide training to all subcontractor teams to explain the environmental standards and reporting procedures. The Sustainability Coordinator will check subcontractor compliance weekly and will report any issues to me immediately. If a subcontractor fails to meet the standards, we will take corrective action within 48 hours. This approach will help us avoid compliance problems and meet the certification requirements.
(このリスクをご指摘いただき正しいと思います。すべての下請業者契約に持続可能性要件を含めます。作業開始前に、すべての下請業者チームに環境基準と報告手順を説明するトレーニングを提供します。サステナビリティ・コーディネーターが毎週下請業者のコンプライアンスを確認し、問題があれば直ちに私に報告します。下請業者が基準を満たさない場合、48時間以内に是正措置を講じます。このアプローチにより、コンプライアンス問題を回避し、認証要件を満たすことができます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Excellent. Your management structure and control measures seem appropriate for meeting the certification standards. I will prepare the formal assessment schedule and send it to you by the end of this week. Please make sure all documentation is ready for the first site audit in 3 weeks. If you maintain this level of preparation, I expect the certification process will go smoothly.
(素晴らしいです。貴社の管理体制と管理対策は、認証基準を満たすのに適切と思われます。正式な評価スケジュールを準備し、今週末までにお送りします。3週間後の最初の現場監査に向けて、すべての文書を準備しておいてください。この準備レベルを維持すれば、認証プロセスは順調に進むと期待しています。)
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)

Implementing environmentally conscious construction methods and establishing project management systems to meet international sustainability certification requirements.
国際的な持続可能性認証取得のため、環境配慮型施工方法を採用し、認証基準を満たす管理体制を構築する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Good morning. Thank you for meeting with me today. I need to explain the sustainability certification requirements for your construction project. The certification body requires compliance with environmental standards, and I must review your proposed measures in detail.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Good morning. I [感謝する] your time. We understand the certification is a contract requirement, and we are ready to discuss our environmental [測定する]s. We have [準備する]d a sustainability management plan that includes green construction methods and resource management strategies.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
I see. Let me explain the key certification standards first. You need to reduce carbon emissions by at least 20 percent compared to conventional methods. You also need to manage waste properly and use sustainable materials. Could you explain how your plan addresses these requirements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Certainly. We will [削減する] carbon emissions through 3 main [測定する]s. First, we will use low-carbon concrete that [削減する]s emissions by 25 percent. Second, we will operate electric construction equipment instead of diesel machines. Third, we will install solar panels to provide power for site operations. For waste management, we will separate materials on site and recycle at least 75 percent of construction waste. All major materials will come from certified sustainable sources.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Your approach sounds reasonable. However, I need to confirm the details. How will you measure and report the carbon reduction? The certification requires monthly reports with specific data. Also, who will be responsible for managing the sustainability measures on site?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will [測定する] carbon emissions using a digital tracking system that records energy use and material consumption daily. We will [準備する] monthly [報告する]s that include emission data, waste recycling rates, and material sources. I will [配置する] a dedicated Sustainability Coordinator who will work on site full time. This person will [報告する] directly to me and will be responsible for all environmental compliance. We will also arrange quarterly review meetings with your certification team to [確認する] progress.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
That level of detail is helpful. One more important point: the certification standards require that all subcontractors also follow the same environmental measures. How will you manage this? Many projects fail certification because subcontractors do not comply with the requirements.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
You are right to point out this risk. We will include sustainability requirements in all subcontractor contracts. Before work begins, we will provide training to all subcontractor teams to [説明する] the environmental standards and reporting procedures. The Sustainability Coordinator will check subcontractor compliance weekly and will [報告する] any issues to me immediately. If a subcontractor fails to meet the standards, we will take corrective action within 48 hours. This approach will help us [回避する] compliance problems and meet the certification requirements.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Excellent. Your management structure and control measures seem appropriate for meeting the certification standards. I will prepare the formal assessment schedule and send it to you by the end of this week. Please make sure all documentation is ready for the first site audit in 3 weeks. If you maintain this level of preparation, I expect the certification process will go smoothly.
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)

Implementing environmentally conscious construction methods and establishing project management systems to meet international sustainability certification requirements.
国際的な持続可能性認証取得のため、環境配慮型施工方法を採用し、認証基準を満たす管理体制を構築する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Good morning. Thank you for meeting with me today. I need to explain the sustainability certification requirements for your construction project. The certification body requires compliance with environmental standards, and I must review your proposed measures in detail.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Good morning. I appreciate your time. [認証が契約要件であることは理解しており、環境対策についてご説明する準備ができております。] [環境配慮型の施工方法と資源管理戦略を含む持続可能性管理計画を準備いたしました。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
I see. Let me explain the key certification standards first. You need to reduce carbon emissions by at least 20 percent compared to conventional methods. You also need to manage waste properly and use sustainable materials. Could you explain how your plan addresses these requirements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Certainly. [3つの主要な対策を通じて炭素排出量を削減いたします。] First, we will use low-carbon concrete that reduces emissions by 25 percent. Second, we will operate electric construction equipment instead of diesel machines. Third, we will install solar panels to provide power for site operations. For waste management, we will separate materials on site and recycle at least 75 percent of construction waste. All major materials will come from certified sustainable sources.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Your approach sounds reasonable. However, I need to confirm the details. How will you measure and report the carbon reduction? The certification requires monthly reports with specific data. Also, who will be responsible for managing the sustainability measures on site?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
[デジタル追跡システムを使用して、エネルギー使用量と資材消費量を毎日記録することで炭素排出量を測定します。] We will prepare monthly reports that include emission data, waste recycling rates, and material sources. [現場でフルタイムで勤務する専任のサステナビリティ・コーディネーターを配置します。] This person will report directly to me and will be responsible for all environmental compliance. We will also arrange quarterly review meetings with your certification team to confirm progress.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
That level of detail is helpful. One more important point: the certification standards require that all subcontractors also follow the same environmental measures. How will you manage this? Many projects fail certification because subcontractors do not comply with the requirements.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
You are right to point out this risk. We will include sustainability requirements in all subcontractor contracts. Before work begins, we will provide training to all subcontractor teams to explain the environmental standards and reporting procedures. The Sustainability Coordinator will check subcontractor compliance weekly and will report any issues to me immediately. If a subcontractor fails to meet the standards, we will take corrective action within 48 hours. This approach will help us avoid compliance problems and meet the certification requirements.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
Excellent. Your management structure and control measures seem appropriate for meeting the certification standards. I will prepare the formal assessment schedule and send it to you by the end of this week. Please make sure all documentation is ready for the first site audit in 3 weeks. If you maintain this level of preparation, I expect the certification process will go smoothly.
\ 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 certification auditor is reviewing your construction project's sustainability measures.
You need to explain your environmental management plan and confirm compliance with certification standards.
認証機関の審査員が貴社の建設プロジェクトの持続可能性対策を確認しています。
環境管理計画を説明し、認証基準への適合を確認する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Certification Auditor】:
I need to understand your sustainability management approach for this project. Could you explain your environmental measures and how you will ensure compliance?
(このプロジェクトの持続可能性管理アプローチを理解する必要があります。環境対策と、どのようにコンプライアンスを確保するかご説明いただけますか。)

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

Hints / ヒント
1.Explain the carbon reduction plan(炭素削減計画を説明する)
2.Describe the measurement system(測定システムを述べる)
3.Clarify the management structure(管理体制を明確にする)
4.Address subcontractor compliance(下請業者のコンプライアンスに対処する)
​※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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