Steve Woerner Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

• Supporting the development, roll-out and promotion of dentsu's 2030 Sustainability Strategy.• Promoting increased collaboration and alignment between UK and Tokyo based team of dentsu's Group Sustainability Office.• Budgeting and strategic planning

London Area, United Kingdom

• Facilitated policy alignment and promoting strategic sustainability priorities as the international markets and Japanese businesses continue their integration as One dentsu.• Led high-level nature assessment for dentsu's global operations to inform future ambition and disclosures.

Tokyo, Japan

• Managed NGO engagement and coordinated the intelligence-gathering activities of the Global Sustainability team based across five overseas offices.• Engaged in multi-stakeholder forums including the Natural Climate Solutions Alliance (NCSA), the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the UN Global Compact (UNGC).

London, United Kingdom

• Authored key stakeholder engagement protocols for the global business.• Led crisis communications preparation and response for several major mining and energy projects worldwide.• Supervised internal staff and external consultants to deliver PR and brand-related services in the EMEA region.

Tokyo, Japan

• Engaged with NGOs to support the formulation of sustainable sourcing commitments for Mitsubishi Corporation, its investees and key business partners.• Conducted onsite audits of supply chain partners for high-risk agricultural products.• Raised MC’s scores for external evaluations including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and CDP by enhancing survey responses and corporate ESG disclosure.

Tokyo, Japan

• Screened new investment and loan proposals for ESG factors such as biodiversity risk and community impacts.• Revamped sustainability disclosure in line with launch of first Integrated Report.• Engaged with NGOs and business partners through forums such as the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

Tokyo, Japan

• Helped multinational clients navigate the complexities of the Japanese office leasing market to identify opportunities for cost savings amid a drastic market downturn. • Produced lease summaries, market reports and vacancy listings to provide optimal leverage in lease negotiations.• Managed the brand refresh for Colliers International in Japan to ensure consistency with new global standards.

Tokyo, Japan

• Organised multi-day, national training events for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme with hundreds of participants at a time. • Created training materials and presented keynote speeches to large audiences.• Produced, edited and hosted 90-minute promotional video highlighting best practice examples of team teaching and international exchange across Japan.

Tottori, Japan

• Delivered cultural exchange events targeting students in rural areas across four prefectures in Western Japan.• Developed original English as Foreign Language (EFL) curriculum implemented at eight primary schools.• Elected as regional representative and interpreter for the National Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (NAJET) between 2003 to 2006 to present recommendations to key decision-makers in the JET Programme.

Ba, Japanese (Major), Business Administration (Minor)

School Of Commerce

University of California Study Abroad Program (junior year)