Arito Kobayashi
Arito's main responsibilities include managing, auditing and administrating Agriculture Services in Japan and across East Asia.
As an Agriculture Specialist at Preferred by Nature, Arito helps identify, pursue and implement opportunities for the organisation to have a positive influence. He manages, audits and administers Agriculture Services in Japan and East Asia.
Arito's responsibilities include maintaining and expanding Preferred by Nature’s client portfolio while ensuring high-quality auditing performance. He conducts audits to ensure compliance with our standards and manages administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of Agriculture Services in the region.
In addition to his management and administrative duties, Arito is involved in marketing and sales activities for Preferred by Nature services in Japan and East Asia. He engages with potential clients through presentations and prepares service proposals tailored to their needs. By supporting existing clients and developing new relationships, he helps expand our organisation's reach and impact.
Arito also contributes to the development of the Agriculture market for Preferred by Nature certification services in East Asia. He stays informed about market trends and emerging opportunities, ensuring that the organisation’s activities align with its mission to benefit people, nature and climate.
Previously, Arito has implemented projects focused on forestry, agriculture and poverty reduction in Africa, particularly in the Democractic Republic of Congo, within the context of climate change. His experience in Africa and understanding of the interconnected nature of supply chains have highlighted the importance of engaging and collaborating with the entire supply chain, as well as with markets and businesses worldwide.
"My vision in life is to help people living in poverty become empowered and achieve the lives they want, and to contribute to making the world a better place by addressing forest-related issues. Today, as a member of the mission-driven organisation Preferred by Nature, I am delighted to take on the challenge of providing services related to EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and forest/agriculture issues in Japan and globally."
- Agriculture and forestry certification and verification schemes
- Sustainable forest management and climate change
- Responsible sourcing
- Organising the forest volunteer association in Japan (Gotansha)
- BSc. and MSc. in Engineering Science
- Countries worked in: Japan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Malaysia, Italy
- Languages: Japanese, French and English