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Fast Retailing Participates in the UNEP Sustainability Action Kick Off Dialogue

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The UNEP Sustainability Action Kick Off Dialogue - Postponed

The UNEP Sustainability Action-Kickoff Dialogue, scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 5th, has been postponed due to the recent outbreak of new coronavirus infections in Japan from the perspective of preventing the spread of infections.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but we appreciate your understanding.

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. will participate in the UNEP Sustainability Action Kick Off Dialogue organized by the United Nations Environment Programme, which takes place on 5th March 2020. The event will take first, crucial steps in the transition to a more sustainable future by disseminating sustainability actions widely across the world. UNEP sustainability action aims towards an integrated approach to sustainability with a focus on the environment, "Eco-friendly lifestyle to save our Planet. At the Kick Off Dialogue, UNEP, the Government of Japan, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., and Seven & i Holdings, Co., Ltd will present their perspectives and actions related to sustainability.

1. Background
The world faces a critical moment in tackling the multiple challenges of climate change, conservation of biodiversity, and responsible use of resources. Transforming our world to a more sustainable future requires not only high-level dialogue but real actions in our daily lives. UNEP Sustainability Action is building an international and intersectoral network connecting UN organizations, governments, business, academia and citizens to promote sustainability with a particular focus on global environmental issues and resource efficiency.

2. UNEP Sustainability Action - Kick Off Dialogue Details

  • Date: 5 March 2020 (Thu.) 15:00 - 17:15
  • Venue: PARK TOWER HALL
    Shinjuku Park Tower 3F, 3-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, Japan
    https://www.ozone.co.jp/parktowerhall/
  • Host Organizations:
    ⋅ Organizer: United Nations Environment Programme
    ⋅ Supporting Agencies: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of the Environment, Japan
    ⋅ Cooperating Companies: Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., Seven & i Holdings, Co., Ltd.
    ⋅ Cooperating Agencies: Osaka City, Global Environment Centre Foundation
  • Capacity: 400 people (Approx.)
  • Fee: Free of charge (Prior registration is required to participate at Kick Off Dialogue)
  • Language: English / Japanese with simultaneous interpretation
  • Programme (Please note that programme is subject to change.)
    14:00-14:50受付
    15:00-15:50 Welcome and Opening Remarks
    • Introduction: Mr. Shunichi Honda, Programme Officer, International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), UNEP
    • Live Performance: Ms. Yuuna Okanishi, Calligrapher / Artist
    • Opening remarks: H.E. Mr. Shinjiro Koizumi, Minister of the Environment, Japan
    • Keynote Speech: Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP　
    15:50-16:50 Panel Discussion
    • Framing Presentation
      Mr. Yukihiro Nitta, Group Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
      Ms. Mayumi Tsuryu, Executive Officer, Sustainable Development Department, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.
    • Moderator
      Mr. Keith Alverson, Director, UNEP IETC
    • Speakers
      Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP
      Mr. Satoru Morishita, Vice Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
      Mr. Daimaou Kosaka, Comedian・Producer of PIKOTARO (Goodwill Ambassador for Promoting the SDGs)
      Ms. Yuuna Okanishi, Calligrapher / Artist
      Mr. Yukihiko Nitta, Group Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
      Ms. Mayumi Tsuryu, Executive Officer, Sustainable Development Department, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.
    16:50-17:15 Closing Remarks
    • Mr. Tamaki Tsukada, Ambassador, Assistant Minister/Director General for Global Issues, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan
    • Ms. Dechen Tsering, Director, UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP)
    • Ms. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, Chair of the International Advisory Board of IETC
  • As a side event at the Kick Off Dialogue, UNEP, Ministry of the Environment Japan, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., Osaka city and Tokyo Metropolitan Government will organize exhibition at the venue.

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