塩原 明之

総合商社でプラスチック関連事業に30年以上携わり、その後内部監査・監査役を務めました。プラスチックというと、海洋ごみ等で「悪者の扱い」ですが、実は車や飛行機の軽量化、風力発電のタービン、太陽光発電の部品等々、地球環境の改善に大いに役立っています。当財団では、子供や孫の世代が幸せになれるよう、社会課題の解決や自然環境の保全等に役立つ業務に取り組んでいきたいと思っています。

I was involved in the plastics-related business for more than 30 years at a general trading company, and later served as an internal auditor and auditor. Plastic is often treated as a bad thing because of marine debris, however, it is actually very useful in improving the global environment by making cars and airplanes lighter, wind power turbines, solar power components, etc. At the Foundation, I would like to engage in work that will help solve social issues and preserve the natural environment for our children and grandchildren’s generations.