Sojitz Pla-Net Corporation and Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club Co., Ltd. have concluded a memorandum to jointly pursue the promotion of environmentally friendly businesses in partnership with municipal governments and local businesses from western Kanagawa Prefecture. Sojitz Pla-Net will participate in Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club’s Chance & Empowerment Project as a Chance & Empowerment Partner.

[Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club Co. Ltd.’s logo for the “Chance & Empowerment Project”]

*The Chance & Empowerment Project is comprised of partnership agreements between Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club Co., Ltd. and other companies and organizations with the aim of providing solutions to society’s issues.

 

[Signing ceremony for the memorandum]
*Masks were only removed briefly for the photograph

As partners in the Chance & Empowerment Project, Sojitz Pla-Net and Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club will each take on the following roles to promote environmentally friendly businesses.

（1）Role of Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club
　1. Contact municipal governments in western Kanagawa to make inquiries
　2. Contact local businesses in western Kanagawa to make inquiries
　3. Implement environmentally friendly business initiatives for this project and partnership in-house

（2）Role of Sojitz Pla-Net Corporation
　1. Submit proposals for environmentally friendly businesses
　2. Conduct information sessions for municipal governments and local businesses in western Kanagawa
　3. Select necessary partner companies for business promotion
　4. Supply necessary materials and products for business promotion

[Comments from President Kenichi Ariga, Sojitz Pla-Net Corporation]
We have concluded a memorandum to jointly pursue environmentally friendly businesses in partnership with Bellmare Futsal Club, which is a company that goes beyond the sports field to earnestly tackle social issues such as the environment while contributing to regional communities.

At Sojitz Pla-Net, our vision is to take on the challenge of entering into new business fields by making the most of plastics and to achieve a prosperous society characterized by safety, security, and eco-friendly resources.
We will fully leverage our knowledge and experience related to recycling, biomass, and biodegradability to tackle social issues with Bellmare outside the futsal pitch so that we can contribute to communities in western Kanagawa.

[Comments from President Shinya Sato, Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club Co., Ltd.]
As a futsal club that is seriously engaged in addressing social issues as part of its business model, we are thrilled to collaborate with such a prestigious partner.

We hope to have Sojitz Pla-Net provide know-how related to recycling, biomass, and biodegradability and to get municipal governments, local communities, businesses, fans, and supporters involved as we bring a bright image to resource recycling in order to address environmental and other issues faced by society.

Sojitz’s efforts to contribute to local communities through environmental initiatives while taking on the challenge of expanding into new business fields aligns with our mission. We are grateful for the momentum brought to this project through this partnership and will continue to support people and regional communities build on their strengths.

Company Overview – Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club Co., Ltd.

Location	258-0016 408-1 Kamioi, Oimachi, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa ZUCC Futsal BASE, 2F
Contact Information	TEL：0465-43-6606 FAX：0465-43-6607
Main Business	Management of the Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club
Website	https://www.bellmare-futsal.com/

[For questions regarding this press release, contact:]
Sojitz Pla-Net Corporation Environment Sustainable Business Office　+81－3－6871－2253