KIMICA Wins the Excellent Award at the 53rd Environment Award
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- KIMICA Wins the Excellent Award at the 53rd Environment Award
- KIMICA Corporation, a manufacturer of alginic acid, received the Excellent Award at the 53rd Environment Award for its sustainable business model of utilizing washed-up seaweed without harming the marine environment.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 15, 2026
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KIMICA Corporation, a manufacturer of alginic acid, received the Excellent Award at the 53rd Environment Award for its sustainable business model of utilizing washed-up seaweed without harming the marine environment.
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- KIMICA Wins the Excellent Award at the 53rd Environment Award (April 15, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 15, 2026
KIMICA Corporation, a manufacturer of alginic acid, received the Excellent Award at the 53rd Environment Award for its sustainable business model of utilizing washed-up seaweed without harming the marine environment.
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The Environment Award, established in 1974, is one of the most traditional environmental recognition programs. As global environmental issues become increasingly severe, it has spent half a century commending surveys, research, technological and product developments, and practical activities that protect the environment and connect it to the future.
KIMICA was selected for the Excellent Award in recognition of its 85-year history of effectively utilizing otherwise useless washed-up seaweed as a raw material, continuously supplying the seaweed dietary fiber "alginic acid" without sacrificing the marine environment (An overview of the awarded project is introduced in detail in our Sustainability Report).
Through its core business activities, KIMICA will continue to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the global environment, aiming to be a company that is friendly to both people and the earth.
[KIMICA Corporation]
KIMICA is Japan's only manufacturer of the natural polysaccharide "alginic acid" derived from seaweed. It holds a domestic share of over 90% in the alginic acid market and is a top global company in fields requiring high quality, such as food and pharmaceuticals.
In recent years, the company has attracted attention as a frontrunner in SDGs. It won the Special Award at the "Japan SDGs Awards," Japan's highest SDGs honor, in 2020; received the Minister of the Environment Award twice in 2021; and was nominated for the "Earthshot Prize," the world's most prestigious environmental award established by the Royal Foundation, in 2022.
[Inquiries]
Kurane, Sales Development Department, KIMICA Corporation
TEL: 03-3548-1941
tokyo-office@kimica.jp
FAQ
What award did KIMICA Corporation recently win, and who co-sponsored it?
KIMICA Corporation received the Excellent Award at the 53rd Environment Award, which was co-sponsored by the National Institute for Environmental Studies and the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.
For what specific achievements was KIMICA selected for the Excellent Award?
KIMICA was recognized for its 85-year history of utilizing washed-up seaweed as raw material and continuously supplying alginic acid without sacrificing the marine environment.
What is KIMICA's market position regarding alginic acid in Japan?
KIMICA is Japan's only manufacturer of the natural polysaccharide "alginic acid" and holds a domestic market share of over 90% in the alginic acid market.
What other awards and nominations has KIMICA received between 2020 and 2022?
KIMICA won a Special Award at the Japan SDGs Awards in 2020, received the Minister of the Environment Award twice in 2021, and was nominated for the Earthshot Prize in 2022.
Who is the contact person at KIMICA Corporation for inquiries, and what is their phone number?
Inquiries can be directed to Kurane from the Sales Development Department of KIMICA Corporation at the telephone number 03-3548-1941.