We are pleased to announce that our CEO, Mariko Takahashi, has been appointed as an "Entrepreneurship Promotion Ambassador" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This initiative is part of the government's "Five-Year Plan for Startup Development," which is being promoted by the Ministry. The aim is to increase the number of individuals who form the foundation for startup creation and to enhance diversity by providing entrepreneurship education to elementary, middle, and high school students. As ambassadors, they will leverage their experiences and networks to engage in lectures and networking activities at schools and various events across the country. We will contribute to the development of the next generation of talent and the advancement of industry by giving back the knowledge and achievements gained as a startup to society.

Chugoku Electric Power Company has launched a new service, "IoT-based Measurement and Diagnosis Service," aimed at energy conservation and CO2 reduction, utilizing the decarbonization DX solutions of SIRC Co., Ltd.