BBA2026 Official Nominees | Responsible Business of the Year 2026
Among 54 shortlisted applications to the British Business Awards 2026 - The Nineteenth Evening, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to announce the seven (7) candidates for this year's Responsible Business Award.
The Responsible Business Award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to responsible business practices and sustainability, with meaningful initiatives across environmental and social areas.
Here, we introduce each nominee's executive summary (reason for applying), in alphabetical order below.
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RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
BRITISH BUSINESS AWARD 2026 OFFICIAL NOMINEES
Arup (Ove Arup & Partners Japan Limited) | アラップ
In 2026, Arup helped deliver a major milestone by supporting Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC in securing conformity certification for one of Japan’s first bottom-fixed offshore wind projects in a general sea area, demonstrating our long-term commitment to Japan’s energy transition.
BP Energy Japan K.K.
BP, through BP Energy Japan K.K. (BPEJ), is contributing to the development of a more resilient Japanese power market. Drawing on bp's global power trading and risk management capabilities, the company has expanded innovative hedging solutions that help generators and retailers manage electricity price volatility. It has also supported the growth of renewable energy in Japan by entering into long-term offtake agreements with solar developers, helping projects achieve financial close and supporting Japan's transition to a lower-carbon energy system.
Camino Co., Ltd. | 株式会社カミーノ
In Japan, where reliance on disposable plastics remains high, Camino is challenging the status quo with PAPLUS®, its plant-based, reusable and recyclable material. Adopted by SoftBank, Suzuki, Takenaka, hotels and restaurants, PAPLUS aims to show that Japan can lead, rather than lag, in practical alternatives to petroleum-derived plastics.
Colt Technology Services Co. Ltd. | Coltテクノロジーサービス合同会社
Colt Technology Services Japan stands out for combining business success with a genuine commitment to people, innovation and responsible business. Through technology leadership, investment in employees, support for the Tokyo Deaflympics, community partnerships and sustainability initiatives, Colt has created measurable value for customers, communities and Japan over the past year.
Odgers | オジャーズ
Odgers launched the MUSUBI Mentorship Programme for Female Leaders in October 2025. Through UK-Japan cross-border mentoring, the programme supports women in progressing to senior leadership roles, promotes a more inclusive business environment, and helps build a stronger pipeline of female leaders to advance gender inclusion over the long term.
Peak Energy Japan K.K. | ピーク・エナジー・ジャパン株式会社
Peak Energy Japan is helping decarbonise and strengthen the competitiveness of Toyota’s industrial supply chain through a landmark 2 MW solar carport for JTEKT. Delivered in just five months across 640 parking spaces, the project will generate 2,500 MWh of clean power annually, avoid 1,090 tonnes of CO₂—equivalent to around 4.7 million miles of petrol-car driving—and cut JTEKT’s electricity costs by nearly 40%, demonstrating how renewable energy can simultaneously advance sustainability, energy security and industrial competitiveness.
Unilever Japan Holdings G.K. | ユニリーバ・ジャパン・ホールディングス合同会社
Unilever Japan is accelerating a circular economy through packaging innovation, consumer action and policy advocacy for plastics. In 2026, it secured Japan’s first design certifications for household cosmetics packaging by METI, grew UMILE to 1.15 million registered users and led the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty Japan.
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