Ainz Corporation Named Grand Prize Winner at 2nd Clear Sky Supporter Awards

Ainz Corporation Shines at the 2nd Clear Sky Supporter Awards

Ainz Corporation, based in Ryuo Town, Shiga Prefecture, recently achieved a significant milestone by winning the Grand Prize at the 2nd Clear Sky Supporter Awards. This prestigious event was organized by the Tokyo Bureau of Environment and the Tokyo Environmental Public Interest Corporation, recognizing outstanding initiatives by companies contributing to the improvement of air quality.

Overview of the Award

The Clear Sky Supporter Awards celebrate organizations that have made remarkable contributions to enhancing the atmosphere. Ainz's accolade stems from its development and sales of the environmentally friendly ink known as eLinks®, which has successfully achieved zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions, thereby positively impacting air quality.

Details of the Award-Winning Initiative

The eLinks® ink is groundbreaking in that it contains no petroleum-based solvents or plastic materials that contribute to photochemical smog. This innovative approach drastically reduces the environmental burden, targeting significant reductions in harmful emissions.

Key Environmental Contributions of eLinks®

Aspect	Details
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Air Quality Improvement	By avoiding petroleum-based solvents, VOC emissions are cut down to zero.
Efficient Resource Use	Approximately 77% of the ink components are made from renewable resources.
Recycling Promotion	Reduces waste generated during the printing process by up to 12%, improving collection rates for recycled paper.

(Data sourced from Ainz Corporation)

Award Ceremony Highlights

The award ceremony took place on December 23, 2025, where Ainz Corporation was recognized with the Grand Prize, underscoring the significance of their eco-centered efforts.

Future Prospects

Having already seen implementation within Tokyo's businesses, Ainz aims to proliferate eLinks® in various products that can engage all generations. Through these endeavors, the company wishes to instill the importance of environmental conservation in future generations. Following this award, Ainz Corporation is set to continue its commitment to technological innovation, striving to contribute meaningfully to both society and the environment, thus enhancing sustainable practices across the board.

Promotional Video

To showcase Ainz's environmental initiatives in preparation for the Clear Sky Supporter Awards, a promotional video was created and is available on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website. Swiftly check it out here: Ainz’s Environmental Initiatives.

Utilizing eLinks®

To explore the remarkable printing services available through eLinks®, visit the following link: eLinks® Printing Orders.

About Ainz Corporation

- Company Name: Ainz Corporation
- Representative: Akira Taniguchi, President
- Headquarters: 2291-3 Kagami, Ryuo Town, Gamou District, Shiga Prefecture
- Established: April 1877 (Meiji 10)
- Capital: 97,234,000 yen
- Employees: 173
- Business Activities: Various printing services, sales promotion, corporate PR, marketing, consulting, event production, website development, and more.