Co-existence and co-prosperity with local communities

Initiatives at Morinaga Shibaura Building (Head Office): Building an Open Community Hub Recognized with the Nikkei New Office Award

Morinaga Shibaura Building, to which we relocated our head office functions in March 2024 following the redevelopment of our former head office area, adopted “kakuhan” as its core concept and was named “MORINAGA KAKUHAN BASE.” The word “kakuhan” carries multiple meanings, including “stirring,” “sales expansion,” and “scope expansion.” With this concept, we aim to create a base where “the power of individuals and organizations is mixed to create, nurture, and continually share seeds of value.” The office incorporates an environmentally friendly design, including the acquisition of ZEB Ready certification. The entrance hall on the first floor also serves as an evacuation site in the event of a disaster, as well as a temporary shelter for people who have difficulty returning home, including local businesses and residents. In August 2026, the building received the Nikkei New Office Award, sponsored by Nikkei Inc.
In addition, as part of community engagement for both children and adults, we hold events using spaces such as KOMOREBI cafe on the first floor. Every October, we also participate in the “Tamachi Halloween Stamp Rally,” utilizing the head office’s first-floor space to connect with approximately 1,000 local community members.

Activities as a Member of “Minato Net” and “Shibaura 1-chome Chiku Machidukuri Kyogikai”

As a member of “Minato Net,” a network of corporate citizenship representatives from companies located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and “Shibaura 1-chome Chiku Machidukuri Kyogikai”, a network of companies and organizations located in Shibaura 1-chome, we exchange information and contribute to each community.

Product Donations to Children’s Cafeterias (Kodomo Shokudo) Nationwide

From 2021 to 2023, we conducted the “Project to Connect Smiles to the Future” and donated a cumulative total of approximately 50,000 Chocoball to children’s cafeterias nationwide as community support through the NPO Nationwide Children’s Cafeteria Support Center, Musubie.

In support of Yokohama City’s Ethical Consumption Campaign

In support of Yokohama city's ethical consumption campaign promoting the purchase of environment-friendly and socially-responsible products, we provided our products as gifts to be given out as part of the campaign.

Indices and Awards

Nikkei New Office Award
We received the Nikkei New Office Award, sponsored by Nikkei Inc. Guided by the concept of “Kakuhan” (meaning “sales expansion,” “stirring,” and “scope expansion”), our initiatives were recognized for creating a hub that encourages interaction both within and outside the company—through spaces incorporating abundant greenery, a first-floor café open to the local community, and the hosting of community events.

The 39th Nikkei New Office Award