As part of our sustainability/CSR activities, MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo held one-day activities for our employees and their families from November 5th (SAT) to December 4th (SUN) under the theme of "Living Soils, Living Together”. The event was held in Tokyo (HQ), Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hiroshima regional offices.

■Tokyo Office

【 Program Overview 】

On November 5th (SAT), employees and their family members participated in the "Growing Vegetables from Rich Soil" program organized by Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. They had provided the opportunity to harvest radishes in a field owned by MHD.

【 Comment from Participant 】

“I was reminded once again of how much can be changed by the quality of the soil. It was a very meaningful experience for me to learn not only about recycling, but also about Ishizaka Sangyo's wonderful efforts to protect the environment."

■Osaka Office

【 Program Overview 】

On December 4th (SUN), the Japan Forest-Volunteer Association sponsored a Christmas wreath-making event in the national forests of Minoh, using thinned trees and wood from the forest.

【 Comment from Participant 】

“The participants were into in decorating the Christmas wreaths, trying to see who could make the most beautiful Christmas wreath which makes us feel like going back to childhood”.

■Nagoya Office

【 Program Overview 】

On November 12th (SAT), participants took part in a training program organized by the Nagoya City Forester Club (NPO) to learn environment, experience trees thinning and other activities to preserve the forest.

【 Comment from Participant 】

“The experience of tree thinning was a great way to feel the powerful sound of an engine and the sharpness of a chainsaw as we felled a konara oak tree. All you need is a pair of gloves, and organization’s member will teach you how to use the chainsaw.”

■Fukuoka Office

【 Program Overview 】

On November 6th (SUN), volunteers from Yamamura Juku (NPO) in Yame City, Kumamoto Prefecture, organized a volunteer forest cleaning project to cut down twigs and branches in satoyama.

【 Comment from Participant 】

“We were blessed with wonderful weather on the day. Although our muscles ached from the unused physical work, we were able to finish the work with a refreshed feeling, which also delighted the members from Yamamura Juku."

■Sapporo Office

【 Program Overview 】

On November 12th (SAT), members participated in tree thinning, deadwood disposal, and firewood collection activities organized by Sapporo Woodies, a volunteer tree-thinning group based in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido.

【 Comment from Participant 】

“The weather on the day was perfect, and we were able to work up a nice sweat while breathing clean air during the work. This experience taught me once again the importance of the forests that support our lives, and that it takes more time and effort than I had imagined growing healthy forests."

■Hiroshima Office

【 Program Overview 】

On November 12th, members participated in an activity to clean bamboo groves near the ancient burial mounds, organized by the Hiroshima and Trees Association (NPO).

【 Comment from Participant 】

"We cut down the bamboo with chainsaws and saws, also the harvested bamboo is turned into chips to be reused as organic fertilizer. Everyone's strong passion to work for preserving cultural sites was a great inspiration for us."

MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.