Roland Achieves “B” Score in the CDP Climate Change Report 2024 R oland Corporation has announced its newly accredited “B” score in closes the results of the environmental initiatives of more than 24,000 compa- Roland said it is expressing its commit- ment to accountability and transparency
the 2024 climate change survey con- ducted by CDP, the world’s only in- dependent environmental research and information disclosure system. Recognized as the global standard for corporate environmental reporting for 25 years, the UK-based international non- profit organization CDP surveys and dis-
nies worldwide. The “B” rating achieved by Roland is considered “management” level and indicates that CDP evaluated Roland as a company that is “managing and working on its own environmental risks and impacts.” As a voluntary CDP survey participant,
for its environmental impact and its willingness to track, manage and reduce carbon emissions. According to a statement from the company, Roland is continu- ously working to strengthen its sustainability contributions and help solve climate change. {roland.com}
Seiki Kato
KORG PRESIDENT KATO PASSES AWAY K org has announced its presi- dent and representative director, Seiki Kato, passed away peacefully at 8 p.m. local time on Feb. 21 fol- lowing an illness. He was 67. Born in Tokyo on March 28, 1957, Kato was the eldest son of Tsutomu Kato, the founder of Korg. After gradu- ating from Tokai University’s Depart- ment of Marine Science and Aqua- culture, he joined Keio Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd., now Korg Inc., in 1980. Early in his career, he worked in domestic sales, handling Korg products. By 1985, he became head of product planning, playing a pivotal role in the development of instruments such as the M1, an innovative music workstation. In 1988, he moved to Korg USA, and, in October 1989, he was ap- pointed president of Korg USA, where he played a key role in ex- panding Korg’s presence in the U.S. market. In 1995, he became execu- tive vice president of Korg Inc., and in October 2003, he assumed the position of president and CEO. According to a statement from Korg, Kato dedicated himself to the growth and success of the com- pany, “guiding us with exceptional leadership and a warm, compas- sionate spirit.” {korg.com/us}
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