Topic N1
Japanese Learning
Society - Discussing Environmental Sustainability
N1 Conversation lesson 1: Society - Discussing Environmental Sustainability
💬Dialogue
気候変動対策は、もはや待ったなしの状況と言わざるを得ませんね。
It must be said that measures against climate change are no longer in a situation where we can wait.
ええ。各企業がSDGsを掲げてはいるものの、実態が伴っているかどうかは疑問が残るところです。
Yes. Although each company advocates for SDGs, there are doubts about whether the reality matches up.
単なるイメージアップのための「グリーンウォッシュ」に陥ることなく、真の変革が求められています。
A true transformation is required, avoiding falling into "greenwashing" just for image improvement.
その通りです。表面的な取り組みに終始するのではなく、抜本的なビジネスモデルの転換が不可欠でしょう。
Exactly. Instead of just focusing on superficial efforts, a fundamental transformation of the business model is essential.
はい。利潤の追求を至上命題とする従来の在り方から、環境との共生を前提とした経営へのシフトが急務です。
Yes. A shift from the traditional way of making profit as the ultimate mission to management predicated on coexistence with the environment is urgent.
ええ、それがひいては企業の長期的な生存戦略にも繋がっていくはずですから。
Yes, because that will ultimately lead to the long-term survival strategy of the company as well.
⭐Key Expressions
～と言わざるを得ない
Used to express a conclusion that the speaker feels compelled to make based on clear facts.
～極まりない
Used to emphasize a negative state at its highest level.
～に終始する
Describes a process that stays the same from beginning to end, often with a negative connotation.
～（を）もって
Indicates means, method, or timing in a formal context.
📚Vocabulary
待ったなし
まったなし
no time to wait / urgent
伴う
ともなう
to accompany / go with
陥る
おちいる
to fall into (a bad state)
至上命題
しじょうめいだい
ultimate mission / supreme task
ひいては
ひいては
and by extension / consequently
急務
きゅうむ
urgent task
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