2022/3/25
The 10th networking event for IMAGINE KANAZAWA 2030 Partners was held on March 25, 2022. The final networking event of the 2022 fiscal year was held at a venue for the first time in a while, as COVID-19 had calmed down. During this event, the following organizations gave pitch presentations:
● Presenting Organizations
- Kao Group Customer Marketing Co., Ltd.
Realizing the Kirei Lifestyle Plan - Cominguru Co., Ltd.
The role of the hospitality industry in contributing to sustainable community development
Kao Group Customer Marketing Co., Ltd. presented for the second time at this event. The Kao Group continues to produce a variety of products, including consumer products for everyday life and a chemical business aimed at the industrial sector. They have positioned the Kirei Lifestyle Plan as part of their ENvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and have established a Social Communication Division. The company actively engages in communication with diverse communities and conducts social contribution activities focused on environmental issues, health, hygiene, and diversity. They aim to contribute from the perspectives of consumers and are committed to responding to the desire for and actions toward a sustainable lifestyle through awareness workshops.
Cominguru Co., Ltd. operates 24 lodging facilities in the Kanazawa city’s old town area under the “Tabine” project, aiming to create a Kanazawa where families want to live even 100 years into the future. They view “Tabine” as a project to create opportunities for travelers and the city of Kanazawa, with the goal of fostering Kanazawa fans around the world. Utilizing historical wooden structures known as “machiya” as lodging facilities, they also contribute to the preservation of the landscape of Kanazawa City, with plans to increase the number of machiya properties they operate.
Furthermore, they are considering initiatives that do not burden the natural environment, especially in terms of amenity materials, equipment, and waste handling, while maintaining a high-quality experience for guests and ensuring their satisfaction.
In the 2021 fiscal year, IMAGINE KANAZAWA 2030 Partners held a total of 8 networking events, with 22 organizations presenting and 243 participants attending. Through dialogue among participants at these events, connections are forged, challenges are addressed, and open innovation contributes to the achievement of the SDGs. Organizations that participated in the networking events have connected with each other, leading to the initiation of several projects.
The Partners Networking Events are set to power up further in the 2022 fiscal year. Organizations facing challenges, those working on social issues in the community, and those looking to expand their business and form networks are warmly encouraged to participate.
