Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
Future convenience stores to be aimed for
NIKKEI
In this session, we will introduce the Seven & i Holdings Group's latest sustainability initiatives, which have set the goal of "Green Challenge 2050," and deepen the discussion on future prospects. Seven-Eleven's Expo stores will attempt demonstration experiments with various environmentally friendly facilities and power generation equipment for the future. We also aim to provide customers with a shopping experience centered on new fast food for the future, in order to provide them with even more delicious products. We will also introduce our attempt at product development using sustainable raw materials.
Recorded video available
Discussion
- Food culture
- #Food Safety #Climate change response
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese |
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Agenda2025
Participation Programme
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Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.06.11[Wed]
13:00 ～ 16:00
(Venue Open 12:30)
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
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① Seven & i Holdings Group's approach / Specific
actions and goals of the Green Challenge
② "Environment"
We will take on new environmental initiatives such as resource
circulation and CO2 reduction at Expo stores through
demonstration experiments. In this session, we will share the
details of these initiatives and their results, and exchange
opinions on the challenges we will face to achieve future
environmental goals.
③ "Products"
We will also introduce next-generation products exclusive to
the Expo that will be used by customers for the future of
their lives, taking into account the elements of
sustainability, and explore the possibilities and challenges
of creating sustainable products.
④ "Shopping experience"
As we take on the challenge of creating fast food that is more
delicious, we will provide customers with a new shopping
experience.
Reports
●YOSHIDA KIMIE
【Reflection】
Although the theme was "The Convenience Store of the
Future," we regret that we were not able to provide a
concrete view of the world. In addition, there was some
overlap in the information shared by the four speakers, and we
feel that it would have been better if we had been able to
coordinate this in advance as SEJ. Many of our clients and
employees also viewed the presentation, including the archive,
and we are grateful for this wonderful opportunity.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
I think the most important thing is how we can increase
opportunities for co-creation with many stakeholders. First of
all, we will focus on each local issue in Japan and promote
initiatives that will enable Seven-Eleven stores to become
hubs for solving these issues.
●AKAMATSU TOSHIYA
【Reflection】
Through this presentation, I was able to take a fresh look at
my own work and share our company’s vision with a wider
audience. It was a meaningful and valuable experience. Thank
you very much.
While some of our initiatives may not produce immediate
results, sharing them reminded me of the importance of
consistently communicating progress over time.
At the same time, I realized that I could have delivered the
message in a more structured and accessible way. I will take
this as a valuable lesson and apply it to future
opportunities.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
We were pleased to see that the presentation attracted more
online viewers than expected, and the response afterward was
overwhelmingly positive.
Now that we’ve shared our message, we are committed to
following through—strengthening our collaboration with
partners through continued product development.
●AKAZAWA TAICHI
【Reflection】
I feel it was very meaningful to have been able to share
Seven-Eleven's vision for the future of its stores with
so many people through this presentation. To gather more
opinions from the market and customers about what they want
from the convenience store of the future, and to earn their
trust, I felt it was important to utilize and disseminate
information through such opportunities even more than before.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
I would like to share this archive with business partners who
were unable to attend, to deepen their understanding of the
future convenience store we envision. We also plan to
disseminate information about our initiatives at the Expo
store through various media outlets, to highlight the
significance of our efforts to the world.
Cast
Speakers
YOSHIDA KIMIE
General Manager, Sustainability Promotion Office, Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
Joined the company in 2001. After gaining experience in the field, he was involved in human resources such as employee recruitment, training, and diversity. He was appointed to the Sustainability Promotion Office in 2020 and has been in his current position since 2022. He aims to achieve sustainability through business from an ESG perspective.
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ASANO RYOICHI
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. Sustainability Promotion Office Expert
He joined the company in 1996. After gaining on-site
experience, he gained hands-on experience in waste and
environment-related work, and was appointed to the
Sustainability Promotion Office in 2018. He took up
his current position in March of this year.
His main job is to deal with environmental measures,
and he aims to realize a recycling-oriented economic
society.
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AKAMATSU TOSHIYA
Senior Merchandiser, Next Generation Product Development, Product Division, Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
Joined the company in 2001. After gaining on-site
experience, he served as a store management
consultant, and has been in the product department
since 2011. He has served as development manager for a
wide range of categories, including onigiri product
development, delicatessen, bakery/sweets,
rice/noodles, etc.
He has been in his current position since March 2024.
He is working on developing new products and services.
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AKAZAWA TAICHI
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. Marketing Headquarters Osaka Kansai Expo Project
Joined the company in 1997. Served as a store
management instructor in 1999 and area manager in
2011.
General manager of the product division in 2017 and
assistant general manager of the marketing division in
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Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
Future convenience stores to be aimed for
In this session, we will introduce the Seven & i Holdings Group's latest sustainability initiatives, which have set the goal of "Green Challenge 2050," and deepen the discussion on future prospects. Seven-Eleven's Expo stores will attempt demonstration experiments with various environmentally friendly facilities and power generation equipment for the future. We also aim to provide customers with a shopping experience centered on new fast food for the future, in order to provide them with even more delicious products. We will also introduce our attempt at product development using sustainable raw materials.
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2025.06.11[Wed]
13:00～16:00
(Venue Open 12:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
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Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
