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The Resource Recycling Council (RRC; General Incorporated Association) will hold a kickoff event on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., hosted by RRC with the support of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (planned).

This council has welcomed about 100 member companies and organizations thanks to the participation of various board members actively involved in the fields of the circular economy (CE), sustainability, and startups. They include frontline practitioners who shape resource recycling-related rulemaking in environmental administration, top executives of key companies in both upstream and downstream industries, and professionals dedicated to supporting the creation of new industries and startups as well as sustainability management.

At this event, in preparation for the council’s full-scale launch in January 2024, we will create a forum to discuss the future vision of the circular economy that the council aspires to achieve, together with our board of directors, members, companies and organizations that are sponsors and Observers, and a variety of other guests who share the same goals.

Participants representing all facets of the circular economy—whether upstream or downstream—will gather, signifying the whistle that kicks off the match to lead Japan to become a global top runner in the circular economy. We invite you to attend this event with colleagues or friends who are interested in the circular economy (partial attendance and stepping out midway are also possible). We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to register for the event ≫

※Participation is free of charge, and you may join or leave at any time.

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[Event Name]
Resource Recycling Council Kickoff Event
“Leading Japan to Become a Global Top Runner in the Circular Economy”

[Intended Participants]
Companies/industry groups, related organizations, universities, the national government, local governments, media, etc.

We welcome participants who are in a position to promote the circular economy, those looking for collaborative partners, or anyone wishing to learn more about the circular economy in the future.

[Date & Time]
Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (No fee, partial attendance possible)

※ Reception opens at 1:15 p.m.

[Event Program]

Part 1: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Council Kickoff Event

2:00 p.m.–2:05 p.m. Program Overview

2:05 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Opening Remarks
Advisor to the Council, Kenshi Matsuyama: Chairman of the Institute for Comprehensive Studies on the Economy and Society, Former Vice Minister of the Cabinet Office, etc.

2:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Opening
Explanation of the council’s objectives, activities, and future direction

2:30 p.m.–3:10 p.m. Talk Session
The council’s board members will discuss their expectations for creating a circular economy market with global competitiveness

3:10 p.m.–3:20 p.m. Break

3:20 p.m.–3:40 p.m. Guest Session

A message from the next generation (elementary school students): “Towards a Future Where Both Adults and Children Address Global Challenges”

3:40 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Meet-Up
A time for companies, local governments, investors, etc. engaging in the circular economy and carbon neutrality to meet and discuss together

4:30 p.m.–4:40 p.m. Guest Session
Speeches by government agencies, etc.

4:40 p.m.–4:50 p.m. Updates from the Secretariat

4:50 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Group Photo

≪Part 2≫

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.17:00～18:00
懇親会（イベント会場施設内で実施）

（※ The above schedule is subject to change. Details will be updated as needed.）

＞ Scheduled Attendees on the Day＜
≪理事≫
Fumio Kaneko（President and Representative Director, Daiei Kankyo Co., Ltd.）
Tokuya Takizawa（Managing Partner / Markets and Chief Sustainability Officer, EY Japan Co., Ltd.）
Yoshiteru Takemoto（CEO, Tobimushi Co., Ltd.）
Yasukuni Tanaka（Representative Director, Recycle-Tech Holdings Co., Ltd.; Representative Director, JAPAN Zero Carbon Smart City Foundation）

Sumika Tabara（ESG / Purpose-Driven Management Strategy Consultant）
Tokutaro Nakai（Former Vice Minister, Ministry of the Environment）
Ayumi Fujimoto（Executive Officer & CMO, Plug and Play Japan; Representative Director, Startup Ecosystem Association）
Minoru Moriya （New Business Entrepreneur）
Nobuyoshi Yamasaki（CEO, TBM Co., Ltd.）

※Board members who cannot attend will deliver speeches via video message.

≪Supervisor≫
Yugo Tsukuda (Representative, FRONTLINE Tax Corporation)

≪Advisor≫
Kenshi Matsuyama (Chairman, Institute for Comprehensive Studies on the Economy and Society; Former Vice Minister, Cabinet Office)

≪Guests≫
Environmental Regeneration and Material Cycles Bureau, Ministry of the Environment
Industrial Science and Technology and Environment Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Startup and Global Financial City Strategy Office, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Ms. Emma Hosoi (President & Representative Director, moco Earth Inc.; an elementary school student social entrepreneur), etc.

[Venue]
Tokyo Innovation Base
3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
SusHi Tech Square 2F [Access Link]

[Access]
About 1-minute walk from Yurakucho Station (Kyobashi exit)
About 5-minute walk from Tokyo Station (Exit 2)

[Organizer]
Resource Recycling Council

[Support]

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Tokyo Metropolitan Government (planned)

[Participation Fee]
Free for all membership categories as well as non-members (general participants).
※Future events hosted by the council may be fee-based for non-members.

We invite you to take this opportunity to join as an Approval Member (Email Newsletter Member) at no admission or membership fee.

Apply for membership here >>

[Dress Code]

Business casual

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Board Members and Supervisor (Attendees)

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≪Contact Information≫

Resource Recycling Council (General Incorporated Association), Secretariat（contact@rrc.or.jp）