Carbon EX Supports Metro Denki Kogyo in Procuring J-Credits for Zero-Carbon Factory
Carbon EX assisted Metro Denki Kogyo in procuring Gifu forest-derived J-Credits to offset unavoidable emissions and realize its zero-carbon factory goal in October 2025, aligning with its local resource use.
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Carbon EX Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Kohei Nishiwada, Shunsuke Takeda) supported Metro Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd. in procuring forest-derived J-Credits from Gifu Prefecture. Metro Denki Kogyo, based in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, manufactures heating products like 'Orange Heat' infrared carbon lamp heaters and 'Hinoka', a single-person kotatsu utilizing Gifu cypress. Metro Denki Kogyo has implemented decarbonization initiatives, including installing solar panels, using renewable energy, and adopting PHVs. To address residual emissions from heat utilization, the company procured regional forest-derived J-Credits to match its focus on local resources. Carbon EX provided end-to-end support, from establishing the credit utilization policy to finalizing the procurement process. This partnership enabled Metro Denki Kogyo to achieve its zero-carbon factory in October 2025. Carbon EX, a joint venture of Asuene (51%) and SBI Holdings (49%) with 400M JPY capital, will continue assisting diverse industries with carbon credit trading to accelerate corporate decarbonization.
FAQ
Which company supported Metro Denki Kogyo in procuring J-Credits?
Carbon EX Co., Ltd. supported the procurement.
What type of J-Credits did Metro Denki Kogyo procure, and what was the reason?
Forest-derived J-Credits from Gifu Prefecture. It was selected to align with Metro Denki Kogyo's regional resource utilization, such as their development of the single-person kotatsu "Hinoka" using Gifu Prefecture cypress.
When did Metro Denki Kogyo achieve its zero-carbon factory?
They achieved it in October 2025.
Where is Metro Denki Kogyo located, and what is its business type?
It is located in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, and its business is electrical equipment and heating device-related manufacturing.
What is Carbon EX's capital and shareholding structure?
The capital is 400 million yen (including capital reserve), and the shareholders are Asuene Inc. (51%) and SBI Holdings, Inc. (49%).