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Yachiyo Engineering's Role in Forest Utilization Event

Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd., headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo, will participate as a guest speaker in a notable event focusing on forest utilization on September 29, 2026. Hosted by Line Yahoo Inc., based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, this event aims to foster collaboration between companies and forests, featuring multiple perspectives from different stakeholders.

Event Overview

The event, titled "Essential for Sustainability and New Business Officers! Understanding New Relations Between Companies and Forests from Three Perspectives: 'Corporate Practitioners', 'Supporting Entities', and 'Recipients' (Government & Community)," will be held at Line Yahoo's headquarters in Tokyo. Co-hosted by Somano Base Co., Ltd. from Tanabe, Wakayama, this initiative is part of the educational platform, Kimmitz College, which connects companies and forests to promote mutual learning and collaboration.

Background of the Event

As the need for nature-positive strategies and decarbonization continues to rise, an increasing number of companies are initiating forest development and utilization projects. However, professionals in these companies often express challenges, including a lack of expertise in forestry, difficulties in presenting cost-effectiveness or KPIs internally, and an increased burden in interdepartmental coordination. These challenges contribute to a feeling of isolation and can hamper progress in forest initiatives.

The aim of this event is to candidly address these issues and create connections focused on practical solutions. Speakers from three distinct perspectives—practicing companies, supportive entities, and recipients (government and local communities)—will share insights that may help participants see options and solutions that are often obscured when looking through the lens of their own organization.

Yachiyo Engineering's Contribution

Representatives from Yachiyo Engineering, Takumi Konishi and Jun Shimoyama from the Sustainability Services Division, will speak from the perspective of support entities. They will share insights gained from working closely with companies on forest utilization projects and participate in a panel discussion on practical issues like cost-effectiveness and intra-company communication challenges.

With a strong foundation in construction consulting, Yachiyo Engineering supports various nature-related disclosures such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and offers services ranging from research and planning to implementation concerning watersheds, forests, and biodiversity. Through this event, the company seeks to provide knowledge that will help stakeholders take meaningful steps in their forest development efforts.

Event Details

• - Title: Essential for Sustainability and New Business Officials!
• - Date: September 29, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM (Registration starts at 3:30 PM)
• - Location: Line Yahoo Headquarters, 17th Floor, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Organizers: Line Yahoo Inc. and Somano Base Co., Ltd.
• - Cost: Free of charge
• - Capacity: Approximately 50 attendees (first-come, first-served basis)
• - Target Audience: Corporate representatives involved in forest development and utilization, as well as sustainability and new business officers searching for concrete solutions and partners to collaborate with.
• - Registration Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 6 PM on September 25, 2026. Event page: Event Registration

Event Program

• - 3:30 PM: Registration Opens
• - 4:00-4:15 PM: Opening Talk (Somano Base)
• - 4:15-5:00 PM: Case Presentations and Panel Discussion
• - 5:00-5:40 PM: Matching and Networking (Thematic Conversations / Free Networking)
• - 5:40-6:00 PM: Q&A and Closing
• - 6:00 PM: Social Gathering

Featured Speakers

• - Corporate Practitioners: Akimasa Kominami, Sustainability Promotion CBU, ESG Division, Line Yahoo Inc.
• - Support Entities: Takumi Konishi and Jun Shimoyama, Sustainability Services Division, Yachiyo Engineering
• - Recipients (Government Perspective): Yuki Fujita, Policy Planning Division, Greenery Promotion Organization
• - Facilitator: Toshiro Matsushita, Corporate Sales Planning / Promotion and External Relations, Somano Base

About Kimmitz College

Kimmitz College is a platform designed to bridge the gap between the forestry sector and corporations, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and creative collaboration. The initiative aims to support companies committed to balancing forestry and business by sharing not only success stories but also the ongoing challenges faced in the field.

About Sustainability Navi

Sustainability Navi is a partner focused on enabling growth between enterprises and communities, emphasizing themes like climate change, water risks, and biodiversity. Through comprehensive research, strategic planning, and information disclosure, it supports diverse needs in sustainability efforts. More information can be found at Sustainability Navi.