Xenesys received grand prize in the category of environmental business venture open of "eco japan cup 2007". The awarded business model is "thermal energy conversion business focusing on OTEC technology". This contest, which attracted 385 applicants, was held under the auspices of Ministry of the Environment and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) with support of Cabinet Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and prefectural and city governments in Japan. This public-private partnership project was organized with the purpose of discovering and fostering buds of eco-business.
Speech by Mr. Kiminao SATOMI, President of Xenesys Inc.:
Thank you very much for the kind invitation to this awarding ceremony.
I am much honored to be able to receive this unexpected major award.
However, since our company has been only following our passion after the Great Hanshin Earthquake, we even feel embarrassed to the prize.
20th century was an economic century, and that was not bad in itself at all. The era has brought us prosperity.
But 21st century, I think viewpoint of which economic activity is conducted in the environment is vitally important.
In 1815, Switzerland was approved as a permanent neutral country at Vienna Congress.
About us, Japan, I think we need to be approved as a permanent environmental nation by the world.
Having been said "Man's spirit of adventure and woman's discontented", I have been eagerly running toward the romance.
As the only one in the field of our business, I have always had confidence and pride to project from Japan to the world while having experienced disappointments.
The reason why I can be here today is because of yells from supporters and my wife's assurance, which is groundless, saying "you are alright".
This grand prize is more than I can dream of, and has become a wonderful present to my wife, who always forgives my selfishness, and young staff members, who challenge what has no solid reputation, and supporters, who always send me yells.
I will continuously climb toward "clouds over the slope".
I would like to sincerely extend my gratitude for God.
Thank you very much.
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Awarding Ceremony
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Mr. Ikuzo Sakurai, Senior Vice-Minister of the Environment was giving an opening apeech
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receiving the award
Mr. Masayuki Oku, President of SMBC (left), Mr. Kiminao Satomi, President of Xenesys Inc. |
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Speech by Mr. Satomi
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Ms. Yuriko Koike, Former Minister of the Environment (left), proposed a toast after her speech
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Mr. Masayuki Oku, President of SMBC (left); Ms. Yuriko Koike, Former Minister of the Environment (middle-left); Mr. Ikuzo Sakurai, Senior Vice-Minister of the Environment (right); Mr. Kiminao Satomi, President of Xenesys Inc. (middle-right)
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