Marubeni Corporation

Start of Operation of Demand-responsive Transport as a Proof-of-Concept in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture:　Aiming to Enhance Quality of Life by Improving Access between the Northern District and the City Center of Ishigaki City Summary: Marubeni and Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, will begin a Proof-of-Concept on the operation of demand-responsive transport connecting the northern district of Ishigaki City with the city center located in the south, with the aim of implementing commercial operation in the future. We will also monitor the changes in residents’ frequency of outings, consumer spending, happiness level, and other pertinent factors before and after the introduction of demand-responsive transport. The contribution of the network to enhancing the quality of life of residents will be quantitatively evaluated through joint research with University of Tsukuba. Going Forward: Demand-responsive transport has attracted attention in recent years as a new type of transportation that combines the merits of a taxi and route buses, and is expected to contribute not only to revitalizing the region, but also to enhancing the quality of life of local residents. Based on the results of this proof-of-concept, Marubeni will aim to develop a new transportation system that combines demand-responsive transport and autonomous driving technology, aiming to develop a convenient mobility society in the future. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMh3P9ss #Marubeni

Marubeni (TSE: 8002) announced its Consolidated Financial Results for Q2 FYE 3/2025. Key Highlights are below: - Net Profit (Q1-Q2): 238.1 billion yen - Core Operating Cash Flow (Q1-Q2): +305.9 billion yen - Full-year forecast: 480.0 billion yen Click here for more details: https://lnkd.in/gpZzQsmF #Marubeni

Marubeni is excited to announce that we have been listed among Forbes World's Top Companies for Women 2024! Multinational corporations that made the list were evaluated highly in multiple globally administered independent and strictly anonymous surveys of approximately 100,000 women in 37 countries. Together with our 50,000+ Marubeni Group employees around the world, we will continue to promote women's empowerment in the workplace and strive to create a better world through our business activities. https://lnkd.in/drXzZhRb #Marubeni #ForbesWorldsTopCompaniesforWomen

Announcing the Upcoming Marubeni Gallery Exhibition “Yawatagaki Mutsuko's Quilt Art: The Metamorphosis of Antique Fabrics”   Marubeni is pleased to announce that the upcoming Marubeni Gallery exhibition “Yawatagaki Mutsuko's Quilt Art: The Metamorphosis of Antique Fabrics” will be held from November 26 to December 21, 2024. Since starting out as a quilt artist around 1990, Yawatagaki Mutsuko has produced 350 artworks, of which 24 will feature in this exhibition. Mainly large-scale pieces, the exhibited works range from Yawatagaki’s early pieces to her latest creations. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5AXnfED #Marubeni

Commencement of Sales of FUJI ATLANTIC SALMON, the First Land-farmed Atlantic Salmon in Japan    Summary: Based on the exclusive distribution agreement signed in April 2022 with Proximar Seafood AS, Marubeni has officially commenced sales of Japan’s first land-farmed Atlantic salmon (brand name: “FUJI ATLANTIC SALMON”). The product was mainly distributed to fishmongers, mass merchandisers, and department stores.   ・Japan’s first Atlantic salmon aquaculture project ・One of the largest aquaculture projects in Japan (5,300 tons per year) ・Environmentally friendly business that recirculates 99.7% of the water used through a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) ・Fresh fish can be delivered to the Tokyo metropolitan area on the same day of harvesting at the earliest ・Domestic production uses less air transportation, which reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 57,000 tons per year compared to conventional import processes   Going Forward: Proximar plans to ship approximately 4,700 tons of salmon by 2025 and 5,300 tons when fully operational in 2027. Marubeni, together with its subsidiary Marubeni Seafoods Corporation, will provide fresh and sustainable seafood products to the tables through a sales network cultivated over many years in the seafood products sales business while building the brand of FUJI ATLANTIC SALMON, the first farmed Atlantic salmon in Japan. In the future, Marubeni will also consider exporting salmon to neighboring countries that highly value Japanese food products. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggWTaQmV Click here for information on Marubeni's Food Division-Ⅰ: https://lnkd.in/gMB9P_Rq #Marubeni  

Finalization of Recipients of Marubeni Foundation FY2024 Grants (50th Round of Grants) Summary: The Marubeni Foundation (Chairman: Masumi Kakinoki) has finalized the list of grant recipients for social welfare initiatives for FY2024 (the 50th round of grants). ・ Number of Grant Applications for FY2024: 1,377 (Previous year: 1,049) ・ Number of Grants Awarded for FY2024: 148 (Previous year: 66) ・ Total Grant Amount Awarded for FY2024: 297,490,000 yen　 ・ Total Grants Awarded to Date (1975–2024): 3,044; amounting to 5.25 billion yen   The Marubeni Foundation was established in 1974 with financial contributions from Marubeni, and has continued to provide grants to an annual total of 100 million yen since 1975. In consideration of the year-on-year increase in the number of grant applications and a desire to further respond to social needs in any way possible, Marubeni and the Marubeni Foundation decided to expand the grants to a total of 300 million yen to coincide with the landmark 50th anniversary of the Marubeni Foundation.    Going Forward: Financing for Marubeni Foundation grants is primarily handled through a cooperative framework between individuals and Marubeni. The funding is comprised of financial contributions from Marubeni and income from asset management; donations by individuals to the 100 Yen Club, a fundraising organization with a voluntary membership comprised of Marubeni Corporation and Marubeni Group executives, employees, and alumni, which are then matched by donations made by Marubeni Corporation; and Marubeni Gallery admission proceeds. The Marubeni Group and the Marubeni Foundation will continue to work towards the realization of a society which embodies the idea that “where there are people, there are dreams.” Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKybxWA8 #Marubeni

As valuable members of the Marubeni team, Marubeni Group companies enthusiastically pursue business opportunities around the world. Today, we’d like to shine the spotlight on Diary Bunda, a maternal and child health handbook app service in Indonesia.   Diary Bunda began its journey as the first commercialization project originating from the Marubeni Group's Business Plan Contest (Bizcon), an internal competitive program wherein any Marubeni Group employee can propose and develop a plan for a new business idea. Aimed at addressing the societal challenge of infant underdevelopment in Indonesia, where it is said to affect about 30% of the five million babies born annually, the Diary Bunda app provides high-quality medical information and content focused mainly on expectant mothers and maternal care. Since its 2020 launch, the app has achieved over 1,000,000 downloads, and is one of the top five downloads in the Google Play Store childbirth/pregnancy category in Indonesia.   In 2023, Marubeni took the further step of integrating Diary Bunda into Alodokter, one of Indonesia's largest online healthcare platforms, while also making an investment in the company providing Alodokter, Ranelagh Pte. Ltd. The Alodokter platform provides access to various healthcare services, including online diagnosis, hospital appointments, insurance, and sales of medical and pharmaceutical products, making its integration with Diary Bunda a natural fit. Together, Marubeni and Ranelagh will continue to leverage the strengths of both services to expedite their growth and serve an even wider range of healthcare needs.

As valuable members of the Marubeni team, Marubeni Group companies enthusiastically pursue business opportunities around the world. Today, we’d like to shine the spotlight on Marubeni Growth Capital US, Inc. (MGCU).   Established in FY2023 as an investment platform aiming to build new business pillars for Marubeni’s future growth by 2030, MGCU acquires high-growth consumer-related businesses through active investments that capitalize on cutting-edge business models and consumer trends in the United States. The highly experienced members of MGCU’s dedicated team leverage the networks they have built over their broad career experiences to find high-potential business investment opportunities. If a potential investment is approved, the team does not stop there: As a long-term partner for investee companies, MGCU brings the understanding that business is more than a series of numbers to the table, placing great importance on post-investment operational guidance to support the investee companies’ growth and help them enhance their value. Going forward, the MGCU team is eager to continue to build new business and grow together with every member of the Marubeni team! 

Marubeni is excited to announce that we have been listed among Forbes World's Best Employers 2024! The list was determined after a survey of more than 300,000 employees in over 50 countries who work for multinational corporate groups. Together with our 50,000+ Marubeni Group employees around the world, we will continue to strive to create a better world through our business activities.   https://lnkd.in/gvhzhiB ＃Marubeni

Successful Proof-of-Concept Experiment for Remote Surgical Support and Educational Use of Surgical VideosUsing the “OPeDrive” Surgical Record System and “MEC Direct®”   Summary： Marubeni, OPE×PARK Inc., International University of Health and Welfare, and NTT Communications Corporation have successfully conducted a proof-of-concept experiment in which experienced surgeons remotely supported young surgeons using the surgical record system “OPeDrive” and “MEC Direct®,” which enables highly secure communication.   Going Forward： Marubeni, OPE×PARK Inc., International University of Health and Welfare, and NTT Communications Corporation will utilize their respective technologies, knowledge, and resources to contribute to the overall development of healthcare through improving the quality of regional healthcare and medical education. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjhP8Zni Click here for information on Marubeni's IT Solutions Division: https://lnkd.in/gGaYwmsy #Marubeni