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Tokyo Seikatsu Club and Setagaya Ward's Carbon Neutrality Forum

On February 7, 2026, the Tokyo Seikatsu Club will host a special forum to celebrate the signing of a collaboration agreement with Setagaya Ward aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. This event will focus on local energy transformation and building a sustainable society.

The forum will feature a keynote speech by Professor Makoto Kaneko, a distinguished emeritus professor from Keio University, followed by a panel discussion with notable figures, including Setagaya Mayor Nobuto Hosaka and Tetsuya Iida, Director of the Environmental Energy Policy Research Institute. Attendees can participate in person or join online via Zoom. With free admission, everyone is welcome to contribute to the conversation about creating a more sustainable future.

During the forum, the Tokyo Seikatsu Club will also introduce its new initiative, "Machi-naka Citizen Solar," aimed at promoting solar energy in Setagaya. This initiative allows residents to jointly purchase home solar panel and battery sets, with support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

New Initiative: Machi-naka Citizen Solar

This initiative targets Setagaya residents and facilitates the joint purchase of home solar panels and battery systems, leveraging subsidies available from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Participants can reduce their CO₂ emissions through self-generated power and the acquisition of renewable energy while sharing surplus electricity through Seikatsu Club Energy. This promotes local energy circulation and contributes to community sustainability.

Forum Details

Date: February 7, 2026 (Saturday) 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Seikatsu Club Hall, Basement Spaces 1 & 2 (Miayasaka 3-13-13, Setagaya) / Online (Zoom Webinar)
Access: 4-minute walk from Kyodo Station on Odakyu Line
Admission: Free
Agenda:

• - 13:00 Opening Address
• - 13:05 Greeting by Natsuko Kase, Chair of the 23rd District South Seikatsu Club
• - 13:10 Keynote Speech by Professor Makoto Kaneko
• - 14:20 Panel Discussion with

- Mayor Nobuto Hosaka
- Tetsuya Iida
- Akihiro Hanzawa, Advisor at Seikatsu Club Energy
- Natsuko Kase

• - 15:30 Ceremony for the Signing of the Carbon Neutral Collaboration Agreement
• - 15:50 Closing Remarks

Registration Method

Please register in advance via the website or by phone. For in-person attendance, entry will be drawn if registrations exceed 100 participants. Registration deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Organizers and Contact

Organizer: Tokyo Seikatsu Cooperative, 23rd District South Seikatsu Cooperative
Co-organizer: Setagaya Ward, Seikatsu Club Energy Co., Ltd.
Contact: Seikatsu Club Tokyo Policy Coordination Department, Policy Promotion Section, TEL: 03-5426-5204 (Weekdays, 9 AM - 5 PM)
Learn more here

Environmental Initiatives by Seikatsu Club

Seikatsu Club aims to transform society from mass production and consumption towards a sustainable future where people feel safe and enriched. Focusing on energy conservation, the organization promotes renewable energy and effective resource utilization. Seikatsu Club has established "Seven Principles of Seikatsu Club Energy" and operates in accordance with these principles.

Learn more about Seikatsu Club Energy here.
Discover more about Seikatsu Club’s environmental initiatives here.

About Seikatsu Club

Founded: 1965
Membership: Approximately 420,000
Business Scale: Approximately 100 billion yen (as of March 2025)
Seikatsu Club comprises 33 local cooperatives across 21 prefectures in Japan, providing safe food products that meet strict standards regarding domestic production, reduced additives, and lower pesticide usage. Through collaborative purchasing activities considering health and the environment, we strive for a sustainable society, expanding the local SDGs movement that promotes connection and symbiosis across generations and communities.
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Recognition and Awards

Seikatsu Club has received numerous awards for its initiatives, being recognized globally for their contributions to society and the environment, including the Right Livelihood Award and various accolades for environmental sustainability and customer satisfaction over the years.