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Natural Water Sanctuary Project with Seta Agriculture and Forestry High School

Under our Natural Water Sanctuary Project with Seta Agriculture and Forestry High School, integrated research and forest maintenance activities are being carried out in the training forest of the School run by Gunma Prefecture. This Sanctuary has been established in the water-source conservation area shared by the Suntory Spirits Ltd. Gunma Brewery and the Haruna Plant of Suntory Products Ltd.

The characteristics of our Natural Water Sanctuary Project with Seta Agriculture and Forestry High School and Suntory's efforts there will be updated in due course.

Agreement start date: June 2024

Area: About 79 ha

Applicable plant: Gunma Brewery, Suntory Spirits Ltd.
Haruna Plant, Suntory Products Ltd.

Products Related to Natural Water Sanctuary Project with Seta Agriculture and Forestry High School

The high-quality groundwater nurtured by our Natural Water Sanctuaries, such as Natural Water Sanctuary Project with Seta Agriculture and Forestry High School, is used in Suntory beer products, including The Premium Malt’s. We provide products that prioritize both exceptional taste and uncompromising safety, harnessing the gifts of nature in their original form.

Learn about The Premium Malt’s dedication to water

Sanctuary Details

Natural Water Sanctuary Project with Seta Agriculture and Forestry High School

Location: Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

Area: About 79 ha

Agreement date: June 2024

Agreement period: 5 years (with plans for long-term renewal)

An agreement has been signed with the Gunma Prefectural Department of Environment and Forests and the Gunma Prefectural Board of Education.

See the list of Natural Water Sanctuaries across Japan

About Suntory Group

As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group aims to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Sustained by the gifts of nature and water, the Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products, from award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki and Hibiki, iconic American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, canned ready-to-drink -196 (minus one-nine-six), The Premium Malt's beer, Japanese wine Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection also includes non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Oasis, BOSS coffee, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, and V energy drink, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX.
Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with an annual revenue (excluding excise taxes) of $20.3 billion in 2024. Its 41,357 employees worldwide draw upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.
For more information, visit www.suntory.com and Drink Smart.

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About Suntory Group

As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group aims to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Sustained by the gifts of nature and water, the Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products, from award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki and Hibiki, iconic American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, canned ready-to-drink -196 (minus one-nine-six), The Premium Malt's beer, Japanese wine Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection also includes non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Oasis, BOSS coffee, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, and V energy drink, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX.
Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with an annual revenue (excluding excise taxes) of $20.3 billion in 2024. Its 41,357 employees worldwide draw upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.
For more information, visit www.suntory.com and Drink Smart.