May 7, 2026 CHIKA KANAI MIYUNA KIKUKAWA Corporate initiatives and scandals reported in the news can influence investor sentiment and future stock price expectations. Suntory Holdings, for example, acquired Beam Inc. in 2014, while in 2025 its CEO, Takeshi Niinami, was involved in a major scandal. In this article, we will write about how these 5 Suntory Holdings' corporate initiatives and scandals affected stock price fluctuations. 1. Acquisition of Beam Inc. (2014) In January

May 7, 2026 MAHIRO OKADA FUMIKA TUSBOI Suntory has been producing wine for over 100 years under the philosophy that “Good wine comes from good grapes.” Throughout its history, the company has refined its grape-growing and winemaking techniques while respecting Japan’s unique natural environment. In 2022, Suntory launched the Japanese wine brand “SUNTORY FROM FARM”, based on the concept of “Water, Soil, and People,” to promote wine production in harmony with nature. Growing Gr

May 7. 2026 YUMI MATAYOSHI Suntory is one of the biggest drink companies in Japan. People know it is not only for tasty drinks but also for a company that cares about the environment. But what exactly does it do? Suntory works hard on “bottle-to-bottle” recycling. This means they take used PET bottles and make new PET bottles from them. This kind of recycling is called horizontal recycling. It is better for the environment than making new bottles from scratch. It also helps r

The 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka / Kansai Expo) will mark the second time the World Expo is held in Osaka, following the first in 1970. Over the past half century, both Expos have shared a common mission: to present technological innovations and visions for the future of society to the world. One of the key areas drawing attention is the electrification of the automotive industry, particularly the development of EVs (electric vehicles). In recent years, as inter

July 24, 2025 Sora Matsuo At the Osaka Expo in 2025, various companies exhibit products that contribute to society through the “Co-design Challenge program.” Edish, which is Marubeni Corporation’s recyclable tableware focusing on ocean issues. Edish establishes an upcycling process and has the advantage of being ecological. Edish is not the first eco-product, rather similar goods were created back in 1998. The core issue is whether people actually use these products. Environm

October 24, 2024 Rino Furuya and Kanon Kito Silk, once accessible only to the wealthy, is now attracting interest from Generation Z and seniors as an enabler of a more sustainable future. Can silk, which began to be used 5,000 years ago and has been patronized as the “queen of fibers,” become a part of our lives and a means to a sustainable world? Growing Environmental Awareness Across Generations People's concern for environmental issues is gradually increasing, with the mos

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