SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
Sustainable Energy for Society【Part2】
Ideal situation of society and energy in 2050
NIKKEI
The oil industry has a social responsibility to balance "stable energy supply" and "achieving carbon neutrality," which support the lives of the people and economic growth. How do we realize a sustainable society? We will work together with students of the future generation to consider what society as a whole can tackle from the perspectives of mobility and energy.
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese |
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Participation Programme
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2025.10.10[Fri]
14:00 ～ 15:30
(Venue Open 13:30)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
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①Organizer representative presentation
②Guest greetings
③Discussion…Based on the presentation by the Nikkei Expo reporters, a discussion will be held among experts and oil industry representatives,etc.
④Summary
Reports
【Reflection】
This program focused on the challenges and prospects for achieving a stable energy supply and carbon neutrality toward 2050. Chairman Kido of the Petroleum Association of Japan (PAJ) opened the session by addressing the organizers, explaining the role of petroleum in Japan and the industry's efforts and challenges toward carbon neutrality. The following discussion featured Yasushi Sekine, Suzu Yamanouchi, and Keio University students Seika Maruyama and Nao Egashira. Moderated by Enokido, the session discussed the future of society and energy based on the students' presentations.
Maruyama gave a presentation titled "Marine Environmental Issues and Energy Issues." She explained that the bleaching and death of coral reefs due to global warming has a significant impact on marine biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and disaster prevention functions. She also mentioned the serious marine plastic problem, highlighting the need for societal implementation of petroleum-derived plastic recycling technology.
Egashira gave a presentation on the theme of "Energy Potential in Sparsely Populated Areas," proposing measures such as the introduction of microgrids and small mobility vehicles, as well as building improvements, in sparsely populated areas, where the amount of energy used per person for transportation and heating is high, resulting in significant energy costs and environmental impact.
The two students' presentations and the subsequent discussions reaffirmed the need for continuous learning and collaboration between industry, academia, and government to overcome challenges and build a sustainable society. The awareness of the issues among the younger generation sparked lively discussions, providing an opportunity to think together about the future of society and energy.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Going forward, we will continue to disseminate information about the oil industry's efforts toward stable energy supplies and carbon neutrality so that it can be shared with the entire society, including consumers.
Cast
Moderator
Shunichi Kito
Chairman of the Petroleum Association of Japan, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
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Kenichi Morishita
Chairman of the Public Relations Committee of the Petroleum Association of Japan, Executive Officer of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
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Speakers
Yasushi Sekine
Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
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Suzu Yamanouchi
Celebrity
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Noriko Enokido
Newscaster
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Seika Maruyama
Student at Keio University
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Nao Egashira
Student at Keio University
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Co-organiser
Petroleum Association of Japan (PAJ)
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SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
Sustainable Energy for Society【Part2】
Ideal situation of society and energy in 2050
The oil industry has a social responsibility to balance "stable energy supply" and "achieving carbon neutrality," which support the lives of the people and economic growth. How do we realize a sustainable society? We will work together with students of the future generation to consider what society as a whole can tackle from the perspectives of mobility and energy.
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2025.10.10[Fri]
14:00～15:30
(Venue Open 13:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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