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Creating New Connections and Possibilities through Sustainability Vol. 2 Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts × UACJ Exploring Sustainability through Local Resource Circularity

For this second installment, we visited Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts, which operates a diverse portfolio of hotel brands across Japan. UACJ's Taichi Suzuki, he discusses how hospitality and sustainability intersect to spark new sustainability initiatives.

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Where Exchange Sparks Mutual Learning—Future Leaders from Thailand Take on Japan

A powerful example of this is the “Japan Training Program,” a unique initiative connecting UACJ (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (UATH) with the company’s flagship Nagoya Works in Japan. Each year, future leaders from Thailand spend 12 months on the ground in Japan—immersed in real manufacturing environments, challenged by new languages and cultures, and exposed to a completely different way of working. What do they discover along the way? And how does the experience shape the future of those involved?

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Shaping Environmental Awareness in Thailand Through Aluminum Circularity! What is the Can to Can Closed Loop?

What if a used aluminum can could come back as a brand-new one—again and again? That’s the idea behind the Can to Can Closed Loop, an initiative that’s beginning to reshape how people in Thailand think about recycling.

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New Series Creating New Connections and Possibilities through Sustainability Vol. 1 JTB × UACJ Experience meets Material: What lies beyond?

UACJ has launched a new interview series, "Connecting through Sustainability!", How can we shape a sustainable future by merging wisdom across different industries to pursue sustainability?? For our inaugural volume, we visited JTB Corp., a leader in “Exchange Creation Business” that bridges people and places through tourism.

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Sustainability Discovery Team on the Road #01 Nagoya Works Part 2

— A constantly evolving workplace where Well-being takes shape.

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Sustainability Discovery Team on the Road #01 Nagoya Works Part 1

— The key to sustainability lies on the shop floor!? A closer look reveals a treasure trove of circulation.

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Hello! Stories from UACJ's Global Sites [Thailand Edition] What Does "Working Happily" Mean to Us?

We visit Thailand (UACJ (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) to learn about the “Happy Workplace Program” currently being implemented in companies across the country, along with its eight core elements. Through these local initiatives, we take a closer look at what it truly means to “work happily.”

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Surprising Facts About Aluminum — The Hidden Material Supporting Tokyo Metro’s Trains

To discover the secrets of the aluminum used in Tokyo Metro trains, two train-loving employees visited a Tokyo Metro train depot. They discussed aluminum utilization, design craftsmanship, and visions for a sustainable future.

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How Aluminum is Transforming the Future of Apparel Stores – Behind the Scenes of Developing ECOALF’s “Aluminum Fixtures”

Following the first installment, this second installment takes you behind the scenes of its development and explores the insights gained into the future of store design. Joining us are Masatoshi Shimokawa, Brand Director of ECOALF Japan, together with the UACJ project members.

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An Interview with the Founder of Sustainable Fashion Brand “ECOALF” — What Does It Mean to Create Clothes That Make the World Better?

As part of a new project, UACJ collaborated with ECOALF to create an aluminum “shoe tower” as a store fixture, featured at the Takanawa store. This interview comes in two parts: in Part 1, we speak with ECOALF founder Javier Goyeneche about sustainable fashion.

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What Makes a Good Team That Brings Out the Best in People?

Exploring the Key to “Organizational Strength” Shared by Rugby and the Workplace!

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Compare. Discover. Be convinced!
Exploring the World of Aluminum in Japan and Beyond

Is aluminum a material full of limitless potential!? To uncover its secrets, I—Suzuki, a new employee at UACJ Corporation—paid a visit to the Japan Aluminium Association.

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Hello! Stories from UACJ's Global Sites [Vietnam Edition]
What Comes After a Great Work Environment?

What kind of sustainability efforts are taking place at UACJ sites around the world? In this new series, we explore initiatives from different regions to discover ideas and inspiration for a more sustainable future.

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Stack It Higher and Higher!!
What Is “AL TOWER,” the Workshop That Transforms Teams with Aluminum?

This time, Kunisada—who recently joined UACJ—sat down with Takemura, the project leader, for an interview about AL TOWER, a workshop designed to expand the possibilities of aluminum.

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Explorers Radio on TEXT |
#01. When We Connected and Openly Talked—Something Started Moving!

Now, we’re excited to bring you a special edition of "Explorers Radio," a lunchtime program UACJ Explorers streams internally, as part of the GRUTTO SUSTAINA series. Today’s theme: Learning and Change.

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