June 1, 2009

Results of the Invitation for Organizations to Implement Operations to Promote the Spread of Energy-Saving Electronics by Utilizing Eco-Points

Ministry of the Environment
Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication

Applications were accepted from May 1, to May 21, 2009 concerning the Invitation for Organizations to Implement Operations to Promote the Spread of Energy-Saving Electronics by Utilizing Eco-Points, and a total of two applications were received for corporations to set up and manage the fund created by the government, and seven applications for bureaus to perform eco-point system operations for commissions from established funds.
Proposals from the following applicants were adopted after being examined by experts from an outside evaluation committee.

Adopted organizations

○ Established fund
Environmental Partnership Council
○Bureau
Consortium to Promote the Spread of Energy-Saving Electronics
(Dentsu. Inc., Toppan Printing Co., Ltd., JP Media Direct Co., Ltd., JP Logistics Partners Co., Ltd., Bell System 24, Inc., Transcosmos Inc.)

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