Received the IWATA Decarbonization Challenge Cup 2024 “100 Renewable Energy Declaration RE Action Award”!

Decarburized layer challenge cup 2024. Iwata Co., Ltd. was selected for the ``Renewable Energy 100 Declaration RE Action Award'' at a gathering of selected organizations from all over the country that are implementing activities that lead to a decarbonized society.

Iwata Co., Ltd., a bedding manufacturer, held the "Decarbonization Challenge Cup 2024" (sponsored by the Decarbonization Challenge Cup Executive Committee) held on Tuesday, February 6th at Ito Thankyou Hall (inside the University of Tokyo). Received the "Renewable Energy 100 Declaration RE Action Award".

We received the award in recognition of our initiatives such as ``promoting circular design'' and ``achieving a 100% renewable energy rate (2022)'' by utilizing renewable energy electricity and J credits. ``We want to pass on Japan, where we can enjoy the changing seasons, to the next generation.'' IWATA will continue to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society in the field of bedding production.

What is the “Decarbonization Challenge Cup”?

A national conference that examines documents and presentations regarding local activities related to global warming prevention aimed at decarbonization carried out by a variety of entities such as schools, organizations, companies, and local governments, and awards outstanding efforts. is.

This year, 24 finalists (5 in the student category, 7 in the junior/kids category, 9 in the corporate/local government category, and 3 in the citizen category) were selected through document and presentation screening. There were presentations by the finalists and presentations and reviews by the winning organizations.

100 Renewable Energy Declaration Received REaction Award

Iwata is promoting circular design, which creates new products through recycling while reducing resource consumption and waste generation, and promoting renewable energy and electricity. We introduced initiatives such as "achieving 100% renewable energy rate (2022)" by utilizing J Credits, and were selected for the "Renewable Energy 100 Declaration RE Action Award."

About “Renewable Energy 100 Declaration RE Action”

This is a framework in which organizations such as companies, local governments, educational institutions, and medical institutions demonstrate their intention and actions to convert 100% of their electricity consumption to renewable energy, and promote the use of 100% renewable energy. Launched in 2019, it targets small and medium-sized companies and organizations that support the purpose of the RE100 Initiative but are not eligible to participate. Participation requirements include ``setting a goal to convert 100% of the electricity used to renewable energy by 2050 at the latest, and publicly announcing it''.
Iwata has been participating in the 100 Renewable Energy Declaration RE Action since 2020.