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Harch publishes “Circular City Transition Guide” to support local governments’ circular economy policies

On Oct 31, 2024

Harch Inc., in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (President: Kazuya Oyama, hereinafter referred to as “Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank”), has published the “Circular City Transition Guide,” which explains the process for regions to transition to circular cities. Background As environmental and resource-related constraints and risks, such as climate change and resource depletion, become […]

Gamagori City, Harch, and Circle Economy launch circular employment analysis dashboard

On Oct 15, 2024

On September 30, Gamagori City in Aichi Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as Gamagori City) and Harch, in collaboration with the global impact organization Circle Economy based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, launched the “Gamagori Data Explorer,” a dashboard that analyzes the city’s transition to a circular economy from an employment perspective. What is the Gamagori Data Explorer? […]

We have joined Impact Startup Association as an official member

On Jul 13, 2024

We are pleased to announce that our company has joined the Impact Startup Association as an official member, aiming to bring positive impact to society by balancing solving social issues and sustainable growth. Background and purpose of joining Impact Startup Association Since our founding in December 2015, we have built on our expertise in the […]

CEO Kato appointed as advisor for the Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee

On Jul 10, 2024

Our CEO, Kato has been appointed as an advisor to the Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee, which consists of businesses, municipalities, consumer groups, and others involved in the Circular Economy. The Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee is a meeting aimed at promoting the circular economy through industry-government-private sector collaboration to ensure sustainable production […]

Zenbird releases Sustainable City Guidebook for eco-friendly travel in Tokyo

On Jul 3, 2024

Zenbird, an online magazine operated by Harch, has been sharing Japan’s sustainable initiatives with the world for years now. It is now introducing the “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO,” an English-language guidebook aimed at promoting eco-friendly travel in the bustling capital. As Japan continues to experience a surge in inbound tourism, the demand for sustainable tourism […]

Basic and collaboration agreements finalized for Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project

On Jun 15, 2024

Our company, together with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and six other companies, has concluded a basic agreement on the implementation of the “Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project” and a collaboration agreement on the “2024 Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project” to realize the vision of the SDGs Future City Yokohama. The purpose of this project is […]

SRA Japan and Zenbird team up to promote sustainable dining options

On Jun 5, 2024

Zenbird, an online magazine operated by Harch, has entered a partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association Japan (SRA Japan). This collaboration aims to highlight sustainable dining options by featuring an extensive list of vetted restaurants on Zenbird’s dedicated platform, Zenbird.Life. The need for sustainability has become increasingly vital in our daily choices. This partnership thus […]

Harch joins TOPPAN’s new PLAT UMEKITA co-creation platform in Osaka as partner

On May 22, 2024

Harch will join “PLAT UMEKITA” as a co-creation partner. PLAT UMEKITA will be opened on September 6, 2024 by TOPPAN Inc., a group company of TOPPAN Holdings, as an “experience-type co-creation platform” to connect consumers and companies. This facility will be located in the information dissemination building of “Umekita Park,” an approximately 45,000 m2 urban […]

Participating teams selected for CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO, a circular economy startup incubation program!

On Apr 17, 2024

We are pleased to announce the participants of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy startup incubation program, operated by our company specializing in the circular economy. CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO is a 5-month incubation program for those who aim to start a new business, create a new business, or raise funds in the circular economy field, […]

Launching “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy startup incubation program

On Mar 5, 2024

As a partner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “TOKYO SUTEAM,” a startup support and development project by various entities, Harch will launch “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO” in April 2024. This program specializes in supporting startups focused on the circular economy. What is CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO? CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO is a 5-month incubation program for those who […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD launches “Sport for Good” series with Sport For Smile for climate action

On Feb 9, 2024

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, has launched the “Sport for Good” series in collaboration with Sport For Smile, a general incorporated association. Background of the “Sport for Good” feature “Elite Program” is a new program launched by Sport For Smile’s Sport For Smile Planet League (SFSPL), a […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD released free white paper “Case studies: Biomass plastics adoption in Europe”

On Dec 9, 2023

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, has released a free white paper on the adoption of biomass plastics in Europe, based on a joint research project with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Amid calls for global warming and plastic waste problems, the world is moving away from plastics, and the […]

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