MOL PLUS Wins Tokyo Financial Award for Sustainability
Tokyo, March 7, 2025 – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has made history by becoming the first shipping company to receive recognition in the Tokyo Financial Award. The award, specifically in the sustainability category, was presented to MOL’s corporate venture capital arm, MOL PLUS Co., Ltd., during a ceremony held on March 3, 2025. This accolade highlights MOL PLUS’s commitment to promoting sustainable financial activities and contributing to a greener society.
Honoring Sustainable Financial Practices
At the recent Tokyo Financial Award ceremony, four companies were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to sustainability, selected from a competitive pool of 109 applicants. The award acknowledges financial activities that significantly advance the realization of a sustainable society. MOL PLUS was recognized for its efforts in promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly through its investment strategies focused on sustainability.
CEO Takuya Sakamoto of MOL PLUS expressed pride in the recognition, reflecting the company’s dedication to addressing pressing sustainability challenges through innovative financial practices. The organization operates globally, leveraging its unique position as a shipping company to foster investment activities that align with its sustainability goals. This approach enables MOL PLUS to collaborate effectively with startups and other stakeholders, enhancing its role in fostering sustainable development.
Commitment to a Sustainable Future
The MOL Group’s overarching management plan, BLUE ACTION 2035, serves as a framework for solving sustainability issues in partnership with society. MOL PLUS, as the venture capital arm, plays a crucial role in this initiative by investing in startup companies that offer innovative solutions in the fields of environment and sustainability. By promoting long-term collaboration without a fixed fund period, MOL PLUS aims to create synergies between innovative startups and the extensive resources of the MOL Group.
Through these efforts, MOL PLUS is not only looking to generate new businesses but also to create added value for the ocean shipping industry and society at large. The company’s approach emphasizes the importance of innovation and sustainability in driving forward the shipping sector, positioning MOL PLUS as a leader in the pursuit of a sustainable future.
