Carbon EX Forms Business Alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for J-Credit Creation Support and Trading Service
Carbon EX Co., Ltd. has entered into a business alliance agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) regarding the 'J-Credit Creation Support and Trading Service'. Under this alliance, SMBC will introduce the service to its clients, and Carbon EX will provide support for J-Credit creation and trading. The two companies are also collaborating on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'Carbon Credit Creation Support Project Utilizing Program-Type Projects'.
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Carbon EX Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Co-CEOs: Kohei Nishiwada and Shunsuke Takeda; hereinafter 'the Company') has entered into a business alliance agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (President & Group CEO: Akihiro Fukutome; hereinafter 'SMBC') regarding the 'J-Credit Creation Support and Trading Service'.
Through this alliance, the Company will collaborate with SMBC to provide J-Credit creation and trading support to companies with needs for J-Credit creation or trading. Leveraging the expertise cultivated through operating an integrated AI platform for carbon credits, the Company will support corporate decarbonization efforts and the expansion of J-Credit supply.
Background of the Business Alliance
In recent years, companies are increasingly required to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to achieve 2050 carbon neutrality and net-zero targets. Meanwhile, addressing residual emissions that cannot be fully eliminated through internal reduction efforts alone has become a challenge, leading to growing interest in carbon credits, including J-Credits, as a complementary measure.
The J-Credit system is a mechanism by which the Japanese government certifies GHG emission reductions from the introduction of energy-saving equipment and renewable energy facilities, as well as GHG absorption through proper forest management, as 'J-Credits'. Issued J-Credits are traded between companies, and purchasing companies can use them to achieve GHG emission reduction targets.
On the other hand, companies creating J-Credits face multiple operational burdens, including understanding system requirements, project design, preparing application documents, responding to audits, and securing buyers. Companies purchasing J-Credits are required to select credits according to their use and purpose and confirm transaction terms. Against this backdrop, the importance of a system that integrally supports J-Credit creation and trading is increasing.
Details of the Collaboration
Under this alliance, SMBC will introduce the 'J-Credit Creation Support and Trading Service' provided by the Company to its clients with needs for J-Credit creation or trading. The Company will provide J-Credit creation support and trading support to the introduced companies.
For companies wishing to create J-Credits, the Company will provide support covering everything from project design to buyer matching. For companies wishing to purchase J-Credits, the Company will provide trading support tailored to their needs. This will promote corporate decarbonization efforts and contribute to expanding the supply of J-Credits.
Furthermore, the Company and SMBC are also collaborating on the 'Carbon Credit Creation Support Project Utilizing Program-Type Projects' implemented by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This project utilizes 'program-type projects' that bundle energy-saving equipment introductions by multiple small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into credits, promoting carbon credit creation within Tokyo. Both companies will support the creation of J-Credits through the introduction of high-efficiency boilers, promoting the decarbonization of businesses in Tokyo and the economic circulation of environmental value.
Future Outlook
The Company has supported everything from carbon credit creation to trading through the operation of its integrated AI platform for carbon credits and its creation consulting business. Going forward, the Company will continue to support companies engaged in J-Credit creation and trading through its collaboration with SMBC, contributing to the revitalization of the domestic carbon credit market.
About Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Company Name: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Representative: Akihiro Fukutome, President & Group CEO (Representative Director)
Location: 1-1-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.smbc.co.jp/
About 'Carbon EX'
1. Handling a Wide Range of Global Carbon Credits
It is possible to sell and purchase a wide range of credits, including voluntary carbon credits, J-Credits, non-fossil fuel certificates, and overseas renewable energy certificates. The platform is available in both Japanese and English, allowing overseas companies to use it. Access to global carbon credits is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
2. High Reliability of Carbon Credits
Carbon EX implements screening processes such as KYC. As an exchange handling high-quality voluntary carbon credits, it ensures credit quality by collaborating with credit evaluation agencies and companies.
3. Providing Consulting for Carbon Credit Creation and Purchase
The Company supports domestic and international voluntary carbon credit creation projects and provides explanations of credit types and proposals tailored to client objectives and needs. It supports PR and brand enhancement through the external announcement of clients' credit offset initiatives.
Furthermore, carbon credits traded on Carbon EX can be linked with the sustainability AI platform 'ASUENE', enhancing client convenience and enabling the provision of offset proposals and consulting services using appropriate carbon credits.
About Carbon EX
Company Name: Carbon EX Co., Ltd.
Representatives: Kohei Nishiwada, Shunsuke Takeda
Location: 6F, Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 400 million yen (including capital reserve)
Shareholder Structure: Asuene Inc. 51%, SBI Holdings Co., Ltd. 49%
URL: https://carbonex.co.jp
Through this alliance, the Company will collaborate with SMBC to provide J-Credit creation and trading support to companies with needs for J-Credit creation or trading. Leveraging the expertise cultivated through operating an integrated AI platform for carbon credits, the Company will support corporate decarbonization efforts and the expansion of J-Credit supply.
Background of the Business Alliance
In recent years, companies are increasingly required to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to achieve 2050 carbon neutrality and net-zero targets. Meanwhile, addressing residual emissions that cannot be fully eliminated through internal reduction efforts alone has become a challenge, leading to growing interest in carbon credits, including J-Credits, as a complementary measure.
The J-Credit system is a mechanism by which the Japanese government certifies GHG emission reductions from the introduction of energy-saving equipment and renewable energy facilities, as well as GHG absorption through proper forest management, as 'J-Credits'. Issued J-Credits are traded between companies, and purchasing companies can use them to achieve GHG emission reduction targets.
On the other hand, companies creating J-Credits face multiple operational burdens, including understanding system requirements, project design, preparing application documents, responding to audits, and securing buyers. Companies purchasing J-Credits are required to select credits according to their use and purpose and confirm transaction terms. Against this backdrop, the importance of a system that integrally supports J-Credit creation and trading is increasing.
Details of the Collaboration
Under this alliance, SMBC will introduce the 'J-Credit Creation Support and Trading Service' provided by the Company to its clients with needs for J-Credit creation or trading. The Company will provide J-Credit creation support and trading support to the introduced companies.
For companies wishing to create J-Credits, the Company will provide support covering everything from project design to buyer matching. For companies wishing to purchase J-Credits, the Company will provide trading support tailored to their needs. This will promote corporate decarbonization efforts and contribute to expanding the supply of J-Credits.
Furthermore, the Company and SMBC are also collaborating on the 'Carbon Credit Creation Support Project Utilizing Program-Type Projects' implemented by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This project utilizes 'program-type projects' that bundle energy-saving equipment introductions by multiple small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into credits, promoting carbon credit creation within Tokyo. Both companies will support the creation of J-Credits through the introduction of high-efficiency boilers, promoting the decarbonization of businesses in Tokyo and the economic circulation of environmental value.
Future Outlook
The Company has supported everything from carbon credit creation to trading through the operation of its integrated AI platform for carbon credits and its creation consulting business. Going forward, the Company will continue to support companies engaged in J-Credit creation and trading through its collaboration with SMBC, contributing to the revitalization of the domestic carbon credit market.
About Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Company Name: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Representative: Akihiro Fukutome, President & Group CEO (Representative Director)
Location: 1-1-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.smbc.co.jp/
About 'Carbon EX'
1. Handling a Wide Range of Global Carbon Credits
It is possible to sell and purchase a wide range of credits, including voluntary carbon credits, J-Credits, non-fossil fuel certificates, and overseas renewable energy certificates. The platform is available in both Japanese and English, allowing overseas companies to use it. Access to global carbon credits is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
2. High Reliability of Carbon Credits
Carbon EX implements screening processes such as KYC. As an exchange handling high-quality voluntary carbon credits, it ensures credit quality by collaborating with credit evaluation agencies and companies.
3. Providing Consulting for Carbon Credit Creation and Purchase
The Company supports domestic and international voluntary carbon credit creation projects and provides explanations of credit types and proposals tailored to client objectives and needs. It supports PR and brand enhancement through the external announcement of clients' credit offset initiatives.
Furthermore, carbon credits traded on Carbon EX can be linked with the sustainability AI platform 'ASUENE', enhancing client convenience and enabling the provision of offset proposals and consulting services using appropriate carbon credits.
About Carbon EX
Company Name: Carbon EX Co., Ltd.
Representatives: Kohei Nishiwada, Shunsuke Takeda
Location: 6F, Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 400 million yen (including capital reserve)
Shareholder Structure: Asuene Inc. 51%, SBI Holdings Co., Ltd. 49%
URL: https://carbonex.co.jp
FAQ
What is the main purpose of this alliance?
To integrally support companies in J-Credit creation and trading, promoting decarbonization.
What is SMBC's role?
To introduce Carbon EX's services to its clients with J-Credit needs.
What is the collaboration with Tokyo?
To support carbon credit creation for businesses in Tokyo using program-type projects.