February 18, 2026
MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS Receives Special Award at the 7th ESG Finance Awards Japan
MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hirobumi Koga; hereinafter "we") is pleased to announce that we have received the Special Award in the Environmentally Sustainable Company category at the 7th ESG Finance Awards Japan¹, organized by the Ministry of the Environment.
¹ https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_02902.html
The ESG Finance Awards Japan was established by the Ministry of the Environment in 2019. Its purpose is to widely share the pioneering initiatives of institutional investors, financial institutions, and companies that have made a significant impact through their active engagement in ESG finance and environmental or social projects, thereby promoting and expanding ESG finance across society. In this year's awards, we received
the Special Award in recognition of our commitment to establishing greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets and a robust promotion framework. Furthermore, the selection reflected high expectations for our
comprehensive approach to addressing challenges unique to the logistics industry, enabling us to balance business expansion with the resolution of societal issues.
Reasons for Receiving the Special Award²
MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS was recognized for establishing clear GHG reduction targets and a robust implementation framework relative to their corporate size. The award highlights their comprehensive
approach to industry-specific challenges-including CO2 emissions, labor shortages, and disaster risks-and their commitment to managing GHG emissions across the entire value chain. They view supporting
customers in improving logistics efficiency and reducing environmental impact as a key growth opportunity. It is highly expected that their ability to balance business expansion with the resolution of societal issues will drive enhanced profitability. Furthermore, the Special Award was granted in anticipation of their future progress in expanding disclosure and initiatives from a broader perspective on natural capital, such as measures against invasive alien species.
² From the announcement materials of the 7th ESG Finance Awards Japan.
Moving forward, guided by the MITSUI-SOKO Group Purpose, "Empower society, encourage progress," we will continue to provide sustainable logistics services-most notably MITSUI-SOKO SustainaLink³-to
visualize and mitigate risks related to the environment, labor, and business continuity planning (BCP).
Through these initiatives, we remain committed to optimizing our customers' supply chains while
simultaneously addressing societal challenges⁴. Encouraged by this award, we will redouble our efforts to create new value through our logistics services, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society while further enhancing our corporate value.
³ MITSUI-SOKO SustainaLink
⁴ MITSUI-SOKO Group's Approach to Sustainability
For inquiries regarding this matterMITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
Strategic Planning Division ESG Team
Email: esgteam@mitsui-soko.co.jp
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Strategic Planning Division Public Relations Team
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