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Seminar Overview

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the importance of carbon neutrality becomes imperative for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This informative seminar held on August 26, aims to guide SMEs on how to effectively engage in carbon-neutral management. Organised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Labor Bureau, the seminar emphasizes the concept of turning social challenges into opportunities in the quest for decarbonization.

Key Highlights

The seminar will delve into several core themes that are essential for understanding and implementing carbon-neutral strategies:

1. Creating Shared Value: Understanding how social and economic values can go hand-in-hand.
2. Global Trends: Exploring the environmental issues faced globally and the collective response.
3. Japanese Context: Analyzing current trends in Japan related to carbon neutrality.
4. Opportunities for SMEs: Identifying how SMEs can contribute to and benefit from creating shared social and economic value.
5. Q&A Session: Open floor for questions from participants to deepen understanding and engagement.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is particularly beneficial for:

• - Business owners looking to initiate carbon-neutral management.
• - Anyone uncertain about how to start their journey toward decarbonization.
• - Employees in management, planning, or sustainability roles within SMEs.
• - Individuals eager to learn concrete actions for advancing carbon neutrality.

Event Details

• - Theme: The MUST and WANT of Carbon Neutral Management: Transforming Obligation into Desire
• - Date: August 26, 2025 (Tuesday) from 15:00 to 16:30
• - Location: 16th Floor, PASONA SQUARE, 3-1-30 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, with options for online participation.
• - Target Audience: Business leaders and stakeholders interested in carbon neutrality for SMEs
• - Entrance Fee: Free of charge

Expert Speaker

The seminar will be led by Kei Watanabe, CEO of Strategic K and advisor at CCJ Corporation. Watanabe has an impressive background, having studied the balance of social and economic value at MIT. He has held significant roles in Kirin Holdings, focusing on corporate planning and CSV strategy. Currently, as a consultant, he helps various organizations implement sustainable business practices.

Additional Support

In the second part of the seminar, participants will receive information about the HTT initiatives and support programs offered by the Tokyo government to aid SMEs in their carbon-neutral journeys.

Contact and Registration

We encourage all interested parties to register early for this seminar. The HTT practical promotion navigator will also be available post-seminar to provide insights into Tokyo's subsidies related to energy efficiency.

Registration Link: Register Here
For inquiries:

• - Event Management Office: HTT Practical Promotion Navigator Project, Pasona Holdings Inc.
• - Address: 3rd Floor, Iidabashi Station East Exit Building, 3-6-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0072
• - Phone: 03-6633-3615
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