For inquiries on this matter, please contact
- Corporate Sustainability Div. The Mitsui & Co. Co-creation Fund Team
Inquiries about Sustainability
Social Contribution Activities
Mitsui & Co. aims to solve social issues through co-creation by providing grants to the projects conducted by issue finders (discoverers of social issues) from outside the company, who will work together with our officers and employees to create a path to solutions.
Social contribution activities that aim to solve social issues through co-creation by making use of the experience of issue finders from outside the company who are discoverers of social issues such as social entrepreneurs, NPOs, and researchers, and our company's officers and employees who share their aspirations with them. We hope to link initiatives with our business through the involvement of employees of our Head Office, branch offices in Japan, and overseas subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as "officers and employees") (Resulting connection to our business at the end of the grant is not a prerequisite.).
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Application method | Private submissions based on the recommendations of our officers and employees. The team will either (1) bring in projects through the endorser or (2) provide matching opportunities between issue finders and officers/employees, and ensure support from our officers/employees. |
Screening method | After receiving proposals, the Fund's team confirms the details. After the Internal review board and Project Evaluation Committee (in total two times), grant recipient projects are selected. |
Grant amount and number of grants | Approximately ¥10-100 million yen per project. Two projects will be selected each year. If there are no qualifying projects, the grant will be deferred to the following year. |
Period | Reviews will be conducted every year for a period of three years from the start of the grant period (to determine whether to continue or discontinue the grant). |
Progress management and evaluation | Officers and employees accompany and support issue finders in follow-up meetings held every two months. The results of the grant are disclosed through a social impact evaluation. |
Candidate projects and information on issue finders are posted on the Issue Finder Portal. In-house information sessions are also held.
Projects or activities eligible for grants:
No restrictions on type of social issue or region (domestic or overseas)
Projects or activities not eligible for grants:
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Co-creation potential with Mitsui | Degree of commitment to co-creation by the recommender/supporter, and consistency with Mitsui's Sustainability Management Strategy. |
Support system for Mitsui officers and employee | Clarification of the role of the recommender/supporter, recommendation by the superior of the organization to which the recommender/supporter belongs, and whether or not the recommendation/support is approved. |
Evaluation of the potential to create social impact | Potential to create positive impact, appropriateness, consistency of short-term and long-term outcomes, and collaborative nature. |
Issue finder's ability to promote the project | Basic practical skills, management skills; Networking, track record, and growth potential; Technical expertise; Ability to understand stakeholder needs; Enthusiasm and integrity. |
The above are the main screening items. Applicants may be subject to additional screening.
Supporting activities and research that contribute to solving global environmental problems and aiming to achieve sustainable society where the economy and the environment coexist in harmony.