Marubeni Corporation

Every year on December 1, the anniversary of our establishment as a modern corporation in 1949, Marubeni employees take the opportunity to reflect on the creed that guides us to this day—“Fairness, Innovation, and Harmony.” This management philosophy was passed down to us from our first president, Shinobu Ichikawa, and continues to resonate throughout all our business activities. Today, we would like to share with you the origins of this creed: an excerpt from the speech President Ichikawa gave upon our establishment 75 years ago.    “The first principle or guiding spirit of the new Marubeni is ‘be fair.’ This may sound quite mundane, but when we act justly, we are strong, and a strong company is naturally also a fair and transparent company. Fortunately, during the chaotic period after the war, we did not get carried away by the currents of the times, and we did not lose our sense of righteousness, but overcame difficulties and pushed through, not only in sales, but also in our daily lives. The new company must maintain the pride of a large, leading company and, of course, uphold these principles.    “The next principle I hope the new Marubeni will embody is to always ‘be innovative.’ This means that we must keep up with the rapid progress of the times and not make the mistake of taking the wrong measures to cope with the ever-changing situations we encounter. We will do this by constantly promoting active research and cultivating a spirit of progressive development....     “Furthermore, the most desirable principle the new Marubeni should have is ‘harmony.’ This means having complete harmony among all executives and employees. These are words that have been said many times before, but they are immutable truths that have been true for as long as humans have walked the earth, and they will continue to be true for as long as society exists, to maintain our way of life and to protect peace, but these truths are even more urgently needed in business management.”    We hope you also enjoy a glimpse into Marubeni’s past through photos of our 1949 Osaka Head Office, Marubeni employees at the office circa 1949, and President Ichikawa, as well as President Ichikawa’s original calligraphy of the company creed in Japanese. The calligraphy is read from right to left: 正 (“Sei”; Fairness), 新 (“Shin”; Innovation), and 和 (“Wa”; Harmony), with the date and President Ichikawa’s signature in smaller characters on the left. 

Marubeni is excited to announce that Masayuki Omoto (Managing Executive Officer, CDIO; COO, Next Generation Business Development Div.) will take the helm as Marubeni’s new President and CEO as of April 1, 2025. Our current President and CEO, Mr. Masumi Kakinoki, will be assuming the position of Chairman of the Board on the same day. We are looking forward to continuing to pursue sustainable growth as a united Marubeni Group under the leadership of Mr. Omoto!   Official release: https://lnkd.in/g8_tQTvi   Pictured below are incoming President and CEO Omoto (right) and outgoing President and CEO Kakinoki (left).

Establishment of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Subsidiary with Adjustment Function on Amami Oshima Island, Japan   Summary: Marubeni and Kyuden Mirai Energy Corporation (KME) have finalized the joint establishment of a new company within fiscal year 2024 to promote a long-term power sales business using roof-mounted solar power generation systems with battery storage on Amami Oshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. The new company will be the first subsidiary to enter into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a supply-demand adjustment function on Amami Oshima, and aims to introduce solar power generation facilities of approximately 10 MW on the island by fiscal year 2030.   ・Installation of solar power generation equipment on the roofs of customer homes, businesses, and public facilities, and sale of the electricity thereby generated ・Adjustments of power surpluses or shortfalls in the island’s power grid to contribute to grid stabilization achieved by remotely controlling and charging/discharging the installed storage batteries ・Contribution to making renewable energy the main power source on Amami Oshima and to BCP measures in the event of disasters   Going Forward: Through the Project, Marubeni and KME will leverage the respective expertise they have cultivated in the power business to facilitate the spread of renewable energy as well as a stable power supply on Amami Oshima Island, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the local community. The two companies will furthermore aim to expand to other regions facing similar challenges by leveraging the knowledge gained from the Project. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJBz39uy Click here for information on Marubeni's Power Division: https://lnkd.in/gfCWyUzE #Marubeni

Commencement of Operations at Aichi Tahara Biomass Power Plant   Summary: Marubeni has completed construction on the Aichi Tahara Biomass Power Plant through Aichi Tahara Biomass Power Plant G.K., in which it has invested together with Enewill Corporation and Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., with commercial operations of the power plant commencing today, November 26. The Power Plant is a wood-fired biomass power plant with a generating capacity of 74,950 kW and is expected to generate approximately 530 million kWh of electricity per year.   Going Forward: Marubeni has set the goal of strengthening green business in its Mid-Term Management Strategy (GC2024) and will continue to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society through the operation of the Power Plant. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8Zxu7P2 Click here for information on Marubeni's Power Division: https://lnkd.in/gfCWyUzE #Marubeni  

This week, Marubeni employees in Tokyo are enjoying the crisp autumn air that has finally reached the city. Many countries and cultures around the world welcome fall as a season of good harvests and feasting, and Japan is no exception! In the spirit of the phrase “shokuyoku no aki” (fall, the season of having a hearty appetite), we would like to share two works from the Marubeni Collection, each featuring a classic harvest food: the Western-style painting “Grapes” by Japanese artist Morita Tsunetomo (1881–1933), and a beautiful kimono depicting persimmons, a favorite autumn fruit in Japan.     Learn more about the Marubeni Collection (textiles, textile designs, paintings, and other artworks acquired through Marubeni’s business activities over the decades) here:  https://lnkd.in/dbFFsAvp     Pictured works:  “Grapes” (Created by Morita Tsunetomo)    “Kimono with design of persimmons on dark greenish blue figured silk crepe” (Created by Ueno Tameji in 1936)  

On November 15, Marubeni hosted a talk show session entitled “Harmonizing the Power of Nature and Tech: Forest Management Meets BECCS in Climate Action” at the #IndonesiaPavilion at #COP29. We would like to thank the many people who attended the session.     Session information: https://lnkd.in/dy6twxBF   Archived video of the session proceedings on the day can also be viewed on YouTube (Marubeni’s session begins at 5:47:03): https://lnkd.in/dpgcvjY5    Marubeni is engaged in a wide range of businesses related to sustainable utilization of forest-based materials, from afforestation, pulp production, and paper product manufacturing to trading. We also appropriately manage around 120,000 hectares of afforestation in Indonesia and Australia (total project area of around 300,000 hectares) as well as undertaking research on the utilization of forest resources towards the realization of a decarbonized future society. We have simultaneously been focusing efforts on exploring the potential of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), alongside our distinguished counterparts in Indonesia, as a technology-based solution. We will also strive towards maximizing the value of forest resources by pursuing economic value through the use of materials and environmental value and will contribute to decarbonization in Indonesia. #Marubeni #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #Baku #Azerbaijan #BECCS #ForestManagement #Sustainability 

Business Alliance for the Development of a Framework to Evaluate Carbon Credit Quality Summary: Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and Marubeni Corporation have concluded a memorandum of understanding for a business alliance to develop a system for evaluating the quality of carbon credits. The business alliance between Osaka Gas and Marubeni has been undertaken with the aim of establishing a framework for the utilization of carbon credits that have been evaluated for quality and trustworthiness by leveraging the Carbon Credit Quality Initial Evaluation AI System, developed by Osaka Gas and constituting the first initiative of its kind globally.   Going Forward: The Osaka Gas AI System uses generative AI to analyze Credit PJ planning documents and evaluate their consistency with multiple standards, thereby allowing the quality of carbon credits to be quickly and easily confirmed. Osaka Gas will focus on further developing this system to expand the scope of carbon credits fields in which it can be applied and to improve the accuracy of the evaluations it conducts. Marubeni is contributing to the reduction of global GHGs by collaborating with domestic and international operators to conduct and support GHG reduction activities, generate carbon credits, and engage in global carbon credit trading. As part of the business alliance with Osaka Gas, Marubeni will explore the potential to develop and commercialize the AI System, identify needs, and make proposals to create a reliable platform that can be used with confidence. Osaka Gas and Marubeni aim to contribute to the achievement of carbon neutrality by 2050 by disseminating the AI System framework. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEU7Wksr Click here for information on Marubeni's Energy Division: https://lnkd.in/gesFNmqV #Marubeni

Marubeni is honored to announce that we have been ranked 62nd overall and in the top 3 for Japanese companies in Global Child Forum’s global Benchmark Report 2024. Produced in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) , the report evaluates 1,802 companies around the world based on their treatment of children’s rights. Together with our 50,000+ Marubeni Group employees around the world, we remain fully committed to respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights, including children’s rights, in the course of both our business and social contribution activities.   Benchmark Report and Marubeni profile (Global Child Forum website): https://lnkd.in/dYYV9h63 https://lnkd.in/dSicGQN2   Marubeni’s commitment to human rights: https://lnkd.in/gDYy2fcs

The Marubeni Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! To commemorate the occasion, we are currently holding an exhibition featuring artworks by past grant recipients at the Marubeni Building in Tokyo. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by!   Established as a private sector social welfare grant-awarding organization in 1974 utilizing contributions from Marubeni Corporation, the Marubeni Foundation awards grants every year to social welfare facilities and organizations engaged with a wide variety of groups, including persons with disabilities, children and youth, the elderly, persons living with serious health conditions, and persons facing economic uncertainties. Special consideration is given to projects which are outside the general scope of governmental reach, or to unique and pioneering projects which are expected to have a ripple effect on the enhancement of social welfare, while leveraging the unique benefits of these being private sector funds.   The Marubeni Group and the Marubeni Foundation will continue to work towards the realization of a society which embodies the idea that “where there are people, there are dreams.” The Marubeni Foundation for Social Welfare 50th Anniversary Exhibition　https://lnkd.in/g-6bYJWW #Mugiwaraya #AOAart #WonderArt

As valuable members of the Marubeni team, Marubeni Group companies enthusiastically pursue business opportunities around the world. Today, we’d like to shine the spotlight on D-Orbit.     Based in Italy, D-Orbit is a space logistics service provider with whom Marubeni concluded an investment and related agreement in November 2023. To answer growing demand for satellite launches and data, D-Orbit develops and manufactures its own ION Satellite Carriers, capable of hosting multiple small satellites, and provides a “satellite last-mile delivery service” to accurately deploy satellites into the orbit desired by their operators. With a 100% successful launch record, D-Orbit also offers post-launch support through services that allow ION, which remains in space even after it has deployed small satellites into orbit, to be utilized to conduct verification experiments in outer space and as a platform for acquiring and transmitting data. The data these satellites obtain is expansive and versatile, enabling improvements in communications, GPS, weather forecasting, disaster prevention, mineral reserve surveys, crop growth forecasts, and more.     By creating synergies with one another, D-Orbit and Marubeni will continue to actively contribute to the development of the space industry in the new space sector as a comprehensive satellite solutions provider.