The challenge calls on start-ups and scale-ups to drive innovation for net zero emissions

^TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. cancels the

Launch of the Sustainability Growth Platform, with The Challenge (Environment)

begins – a global call for start-ups and scale-ups to pioneer

Advancing environmental solutions. This initiative is in line with Asahi’s

Aim to achieve net zero across its entire value chain by 2040.

“Asahi is committed to sustainability and The Challenge reflects ours.”

Commitment to fostering partnerships that drive impactful change

drive forward,” said Drahomira Mandikova, Chief Sustainability Officer at Asahi

Group participation. “We want to work with innovative start-ups

accelerate progress towards a sustainable future.”

In collaboration with Antler Ibex, the innovation arm of the globally recognized

Venture capital firm Antler, Asahi will provide industry expertise and that

Leverage Antler’s extensive network to provide innovative sustainability solutions

to move forward. “Together with Antler Ibex we are ready to explore bold ideas.”

“Support that brings us closer to our net zero goal,” Mandikova added

added.

The Challenge (Environment) invites start-ups and scale-ups worldwide to get involved

Capture key sustainability issues including:

* Sustainable agriculture and raw materials

* Renewable energy and energy efficiency

* Sustainable packaging and circular economy

* Water saving and efficiency

* Sustainable transport

* Sustainable product design and market models

* New business models with impact

Nathan Jackson of Circular Ventures at Asahi Beverages highlighted the importance

of working with start-ups: “I’m always excited about it

Degree of innovation, start-ups and venture capital companies in the area

Demonstrate sustainability. The challenge allows us to be the best

Bringing ideas to Asahi, our path towards sustainability

while supporting start-ups in scaling their solutions

help. Together we can make a difference.”

Selected participants have the following options:

* Build strategic relationships with Asahi and its network

venture capital firms and industry leaders

* On Asahi’s proprietary ecosystem of expertise, data and specialized

Access tools

* Develop potential business partnerships to be sustainable

Drive innovation

Baz Saidieh, Global Partner at Antler, agreed: “The greatest.”

Solving world challenges required collaboration and courage

Think. We are pleased to support Asahi on their journey to climate neutrality through ours

To support the Ibex innovation platform. The ecosystem for start-ups and

Scale-ups are not just an opportunity, but a crucial basis for it

the success. Great things are never created by division alone;

They are created by teams pushing boundaries together.”

Apply for The Challenge (Environment) here: https://bit.ly/AGH-The-

Challenge application

Application deadline: 00:01 GMT, Friday 29 November 2024

About Asahi Group Holdings

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. is a leading global provider of a

diverse selection of brands related to beer, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

Concentrate drinks and food. Our goal is our promise

for great taste and bringing more fun to life. Die

The group was founded in Japan in 1889 and has always been committed to innovation and

Committed to quality. This commitment has well-known brands and the expertise

Compiled of renowned breweries from all over the world, including

with a centuries-old tradition. Our approach has become global

recognized brand portfolio, which includes premium beers such as Asahi Super Dry,

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Kozel, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch. ?Do that

“Let the world shine” expresses the commitment of the Asahi Group

to create connections between people and thus pave the way for one

to pave a sustainable shared future. Through these connections we can

Contribute to a better world, both today and in the future. With one

global presence, mainly focused on Japan, Europe, Oceania and

Focused on Southeast Asia, we serve consumers worldwide with over 10

Billion liters of beverages and generate annual sales of over

2.7 billion JPY. Asahi Group Holdings, headquartered in Japan, is on the

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Prime Market: 2502.T).

Contact:

Nathan Jackson, Circular Ventures, Asahi Beverages Pty. Ltd.

[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

About staghorn ibex

Ibex, Antler’s innovation arm, is recognized as an industry-specific innovation

and investment platform designed. It is aimed at helping companies

to support transformation of their approach to technological development,

This promotes collaboration with start-ups. With Ibex companies can

better manage the complexity of growth and ensure that their

Partnering with startups to deliver measurable and impactful results

lead.

Antler is one of the world’s most active early-stage investors. The company

is a leader in “Day Zero” investing, an approach to venture capital,

which focuses on working with founders before launching

Concentrated. Antler systematically eliminates capital and network bottlenecks for

Early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founders, a

Carrying out thorough validation of the business model, starting capital,

Provides expansion support and follow-up financing. Antlers are included

27 cities represented in most leading technology ecosystems worldwide

and has purchased over 1,300 investments in early-stage startups with the

Aim to support more than 6,000 by 2030. More information about Ibex

Find here (https://www.antler.co/ibex-innovation).

contact

Rike Döpp Bergérus, Vice President for Global Communications

[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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