Employment of People with Disabilities and Diversity Initiatives Through モスシャイン’s Certification as a Special Subsidiary

「Use of art by people with disabilities in interior design (Harajuku Omotesando store) Seven original works by artists with disabilities were incorporated into the store’s interior design, providing a venue for presenting their work and supporting their participation in society and diversity. Supporting social participation through paper cups featuring art by people with disabilities Paper cups featuring works by artists with disabilities were used as “MOS GOTO Art Museum Illustration Cups,” supporting their participation in society and artistic expression through the presentation of their work.」

「From among the works in “Niigata MOS GOTO Art Museum 2024,” which displays artwork by people with disabilities at stores, the company selected “Fire works” and “秋桜と朱鷺,” created by Yusaku Maeda (前田 優作), a resident of Sado, Niigata Prefecture, for the design of cold-drink paper cups. The cups were offered in limited quantities at all stores in Niigata Prefecture and at the Harajuku Omotesando store in Shibuya, Tokyo, from mid-September 2024.」

「“Niigata MOS GOTO Art Museum 2023” held Artwork created by people with disabilities living in Niigata Prefecture was displayed at MOS BURGER stores to support their participation in society.」

「“Niigata MOS GOTO Art Museum 2023” held Artwork created by people with disabilities living in Niigata Prefecture was displayed at MOS BURGER stores to support their participation in society.」

「In December, the company also opened the MOS BURGER Harajuku Omotesando store, using art by people with disabilities in its interior design. At this flagship store in a prime location in a neighborhood popular with young people, the company aims to create opportunities for many people to experience the artwork and serve as a bridge connecting people with disabilities and society.」

「However, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the artwork was made available on a dedicated page of the company’s website rather than displayed at physical stores. Some works were also displayed in the reception lobby and visitor areas at company facilities for visitors to enjoy.」

「The event was held at 10 stores in Tokyo in July and at all 22 stores in Niigata Prefecture from September, with plans to expand the number of participating stores in the future.」

「Our wholly owned subsidiary 株式会社モスシャイン was certified as a special-purpose subsidiary, expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to participate and contribute.」

「The company will organize work assignments and create an environment in which people with and without disabilities can work with a sense of purpose, while promoting diversity.」