Shizen Energy Group Tops Forbes JAPAN’s “Entrepreneur Ranking 2025” – Honored with Hall of Fame Induction
On November 25, 2024, Forbes JAPAN announced the results of its ‘Japan Entrepreneur Ranking 2025’, naming Shizen Energy Inc. as the 1st place winner and recognizing it as a Top 3 honoree for the third consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights not only the leadership of our co-founders, Ken Isono, Kenji Kawado, and Masaya Hasegawa, but also the unique strengths and innovative approaches of the entire Shizen Energy Group in addressing one of the world’s most urgent challenges: climate change.
Forbes Japan ‘Entrepreneur Ranking 2025’
https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/75212
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『Renewable energy developer Shizen Energy is creating a new ecosystem with a “serious commitment to decarbonization.”』
https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/75091
The Forbes Japan ‘Entrepreneur Ranking’ has been held annually since 2015 to celebrate entrepreneurs driving Japan’s economy and shaping its future.
This year’s selection criteria included:
- “Can the company succeed on a global scale?”
- “Does the company have the potential to exceed a market capitalization of 100 billion yen?”
- “Company business performance and growth potential with an emphasis on the time axis to success.”
- “Maturity of the senior management and management team.”
- “Is the company actively working to solve social issues?”
Shizen Energy is honored to be inducted into Forbes JAPAN’s prestigious ‘Hall of Fame’ in recognition of being a Top 3 honoree for three consecutive years. This milestone reflects widespread acknowledgment of our unique purpose and transformative activities, both locally and globally.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to realizing a decarbonized society by collaborating with partners in Japan and worldwide, striving to take the most direct path to a sustainable future under the banner of ‘Take Action for the Blue Planet.’
Shizen Energy’s Uniqueness
This award reaffirms our grid of shared purpose: to co-create a world powered 100% by renewable energy, establish new economic models, and connect local communities in meaningful ways.
Shizen Energy serves as a trusted bridge between top-tier global partners and investors, leveraging their confidence to drive impactful projects. Rooted in local communities, we prioritize regional revitalization with energy as the foundation while advancing digital innovation to stabilize energy efficiency.
Our team, representing over 17 nationalities, is united by a shared mission to take action for the planet. Celebrating diversity, we strive to deliver transformative solutions that inspire global change and strengthen the connection between people, communities, and the environment.
This recognition by Forbes JAPAN celebrates not only Shizen Energy’s entrepreneurial spirit and achievements in sustainability but also the collective efforts of our investors, partners, and crew members who share in this purpose. Together, we are part of a growing global movement to tackle one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: climate change. Being inducted into Forbes JAPAN’s ‘Hall of Fame’ is a testament to what we can achieve when united by a common purpose.
As we move forward, we invite all who believe in creating a better future to join us in shaping a sustainable and prosperous world—guided by our shared commitment to ‘Take Action for the Blue Planet.’
