[ESG Consulting] Registered as a Verification Body for Phase 2 of the GX-ETS (Emissions Trading System)
ESG Consulting announced its registration by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as a verification body for Phase 2 of Japan's GX-ETS. This enables the company to provide high-quality verification services for the emissions trading system, supporting clients in improving internal controls and efficiency, and contributing to Japan's carbon neutrality.
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ESG Consulting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has been registered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as a registered verification body for Phase 2 of the GX-ETS (Green Transformation – Emissions Trading System) and has been published on METI's website.
https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/energy_environment/global_warming/ets.html
The Company has been registered as a verification body using audit firm and certified public accountant-based assurance standards.
## About the GX-ETS (Emissions Trading System)
The GX-ETS is an emissions trading system introduced under the framework of the GX League, aiming to achieve both decarbonization and economic growth. It was launched as a voluntary system in FY2023, and in Phase 2, which will become fully operational from FY2026, businesses with an average direct CO₂ emission of 100,000 t-CO₂ or more over the most recent three fiscal years will be required to report their emission performance and hold emission allowances. In addition, target businesses must undergo verification by a nationally registered verification body for their emission reduction targets, which form the basis for calculating allowances, and their actual annual emission performance.
The Company has been engaged in verification operations since Phase 1 as a registered verification body in the GX League.
Utilizing the knowledge and experience gained, we will continue to provide high-quality verification services to target businesses in Phase 2 of the GX-ETS.
Through our assurance services in Phase 1, we have strived to provide not just numerical verification but also "new discoveries" to our client companies, such as clues for improving internal controls and opportunities for efficiency.
In Phase 2, we will continue to provide such high-quality verification services, contributing to the continuous development of the GX-ETS and, ultimately, to the realization of carbon neutrality in Japan.
## About ESG Consulting Co., Ltd.
The Company was founded in 2021 with the goal of "making ESG more interesting and more commonplace," aiming to further broaden the scope of ESG and sustainability initiatives.
Our team members consist of professionals from major domestic audit firm-affiliated sustainability companies, characterized by a large number of specialists with nearly 10 years of experience in the sustainability industry.
Our team members have provided assurance services to a wide range of industries, including high-emitting sectors such as electricity, chemicals, and waste, as well as pharmaceuticals, banking, housing, electrical equipment, real estate, paper manufacturing, and services. We provide services based on diverse expertise regarding issues specific to each industry.
We will continue to dedicate ourselves to daily research and improvement in Phase 2 to ensure that "GX-ETS is also interesting!" and strive to provide high-quality services.
## [Company Overview]
Company Name: ESG Consulting Co., Ltd.
Location: Hankyu Terminal Building 16F, 1-1-4 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Representative: Masato Hori
Date Established: August 6, 2021
URL: https://esg-consulting.co.jp
## [Contact Information]
ESG Consulting Co., Ltd.
Contact Form: https://esg-consulting.co.jp/contact/
https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/energy_environment/global_warming/ets.html
The Company has been registered as a verification body using audit firm and certified public accountant-based assurance standards.
## About the GX-ETS (Emissions Trading System)
The GX-ETS is an emissions trading system introduced under the framework of the GX League, aiming to achieve both decarbonization and economic growth. It was launched as a voluntary system in FY2023, and in Phase 2, which will become fully operational from FY2026, businesses with an average direct CO₂ emission of 100,000 t-CO₂ or more over the most recent three fiscal years will be required to report their emission performance and hold emission allowances. In addition, target businesses must undergo verification by a nationally registered verification body for their emission reduction targets, which form the basis for calculating allowances, and their actual annual emission performance.
The Company has been engaged in verification operations since Phase 1 as a registered verification body in the GX League.
Utilizing the knowledge and experience gained, we will continue to provide high-quality verification services to target businesses in Phase 2 of the GX-ETS.
Through our assurance services in Phase 1, we have strived to provide not just numerical verification but also "new discoveries" to our client companies, such as clues for improving internal controls and opportunities for efficiency.
In Phase 2, we will continue to provide such high-quality verification services, contributing to the continuous development of the GX-ETS and, ultimately, to the realization of carbon neutrality in Japan.
## About ESG Consulting Co., Ltd.
The Company was founded in 2021 with the goal of "making ESG more interesting and more commonplace," aiming to further broaden the scope of ESG and sustainability initiatives.
Our team members consist of professionals from major domestic audit firm-affiliated sustainability companies, characterized by a large number of specialists with nearly 10 years of experience in the sustainability industry.
Our team members have provided assurance services to a wide range of industries, including high-emitting sectors such as electricity, chemicals, and waste, as well as pharmaceuticals, banking, housing, electrical equipment, real estate, paper manufacturing, and services. We provide services based on diverse expertise regarding issues specific to each industry.
We will continue to dedicate ourselves to daily research and improvement in Phase 2 to ensure that "GX-ETS is also interesting!" and strive to provide high-quality services.
## [Company Overview]
Company Name: ESG Consulting Co., Ltd.
Location: Hankyu Terminal Building 16F, 1-1-4 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Representative: Masato Hori
Date Established: August 6, 2021
URL: https://esg-consulting.co.jp
## [Contact Information]
ESG Consulting Co., Ltd.
Contact Form: https://esg-consulting.co.jp/contact/