In the food industry, just like in other sectors, companies must engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to ensure stable transactions. However, many small and medium-sized food businesses face challenges such as staff and budget shortages, making it difficult to allocate time, personnel, and funds for addressing social responsibilities amidst their daily operations.

The Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) has utilized its expertise gained from establishing food safety standards and managing third-party certifications to launch a new social responsibility initiative. This initiative aims to support food businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in both establishing food safety and fulfilling their social responsibilities.

As part of this effort, we have developed the Sustainable Supply Chains Assessment Platform (SSCAP).

For more information, please visit: [SSCAP](https://www.jfsm.or.jp/ssc/)

　

At this event, we will address the challenges faced by businesses regarding social responsibility, such as "not knowing how to get started" and "insufficient manpower for evaluating and auditing suppliers." We will introduce the SSCAP as a tool to visualize, assess, and share your company's efforts.

Additionally, experts in social responsibility who contributed to the development of the questions and guidance for businesses within SSCAP will participate in a panel discussion. They will discuss the background and context of the SSCAP's development, as well as the challenges facing the industry.

After the event, we will provide an opportunity for networking among participants in the venue. Drinks and light snacks will be available for you to enjoy.

　

**Event Overview**

- **Date and Time:** November 19, 2024 (Tuesday) from 15:00 to 17:00
- **Format:** In-person event and simultaneous online streaming (Zoom Webinar)

　

**Venue Information and Capacity**

**Tokyo Venue:**

AP Shinbashi, K Room
1-12-9 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004
5th Floor, Shinbashi Place
Access: [AP Shinbashi Access](https://www.tc-forum.co.jp/ap-shinbashi/access/)
Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served)

**Online Streaming:**

Simultaneous broadcast via Zoom Webinar
Capacity: 500 people

　

**Target Audience:**

This seminar is open to food-related businesses and anyone interested in social responsibility initiatives and supplier evaluations across various industries. We warmly welcome your participation!

　

**Program** *(Please note that the program content is subject to change):*

◇ Greetings from a Guest / Koji Miura, Director-General of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (New Business and Food Industry)

◇ Greetings from an Overseas Partner / 周能傳, Chairman of the Taiwan Quality Food Association (TQFA)

◇ Host's Remarks / Masanori Kotani, Chairman of the Food Safety Management Association

◇ Host Seminar: Visualization and Efficiency of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Achieved by the Sustainable Supply Chain Assessment Platform "SSCAP" / Naoko Wakaya, Manager of the SSC Division, Food Safety Management Association

◇ Panel Discussion: (Theme) Background and Future of the Development of the Sustainable Supply Chain Assessment Platform SSCAP / (Panelists) Members of the Social Responsibility Assessment Module Working Group of the Food Safety Management Association (2023/7/1 - 2024/6/30) (in no particular order)

Makiko Akabane (Japan Representative, CSR Asia)
Kazushi Sugawa (Group Leader, Food Group, Crisis Management Consulting Department, SOMPO Risk Management Co., Ltd.)
Keiichi Ujiie (Deputy Secretary-General, Global Compact Network Japan)
Junichi Mizuo (Representative Director, Japan Compliance and Governance Institute; Emeritus Professor, Surugadai University)
Shun Komatsu (Executive Officer, Japan Compliance and Governance Institute)

　

After the program, we will provide a networking session from 17:00 to 18:00 at the Tokyo venue.

　

**How to Register:**

Please apply through the designated registration form.

Note that different registration forms are available for in-person and online participation, so be sure to check.

**[Tokyo Venue Registration Form]**
https://www.jfsm.or.jp/form_04
*Registration Deadline: November 18 (Monday) by 12:00*

**[Online Participation Registration Form]**
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j9w_eiPfTbGUnAf_YvKUUA

　

**Contact Information:**
Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM)
Business Management Support Division-2, Promotion Team
Mutaguchi, Oosawa, Konno
Tel: 03-6268-9691
Email: info★jfsm.or.jp
*(Please replace ★ with @ when sending an email.)*

　

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