Minato City, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., and Creatura Inc. Sign Partnership Agreement on Promoting Decarbonization Activities and J-Credit Creation
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- Minato City, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., and Creatura Inc. Sign Partnership Agreement on Promoting Decarbonization Activities and J-Credit Creation
- Minato City has signed a partnership agreement with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Creatura Inc. to promote decarbonization activities and J-Credit creation, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the ward by 2050. This initiative will accelerate efforts by residents and businesses by integrating J-Credit creation and utilization.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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Minato City has signed a partnership agreement with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Creatura Inc. to promote decarbonization activities and J-Credit creation, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the ward by 2050. This initiative will accelerate efforts by residents and businesses by integrating J-Credit creation and utilization.
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- Minato City, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., and Creatura Inc. Sign Partnership Agreement on Promoting Decarbonization Activities and J-Credit Creation (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 11, 2026
Minato City has signed a partnership agreement with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Creatura Inc. to promote decarbonization activities and J-Credit creation, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the ward by 2050. This initiative will accelerate efforts by residents and businesses by integrating J-Credit creation and utilization.
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From left: Masako Konishi, Senior Executive Officer of Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.; Ai Seike, Mayor of Minato City; Michiyasu Hattori, CEO and Representative Director of Creatura Inc.
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. participates in the "Carbon Synergy Consortium"注1 operated by Creatura Inc. By leveraging this framework, the partnership agreement combines the "J-Credit Creation Project" with existing regional decarbonization and environmental contribution activities in Minato City, promoting the integrated creation and utilization of environmental value. The aim is to build a model for achieving a zero-carbon city in urban areas, further promote Minato City's environmental conservation activities, and contribute to the revitalization of the local economy.
Note 1: A framework with Creatura Inc. as the secretariat, established in July 2025 with consortium member companies that agree to accelerate J-Credit creation and decarbonization activities (announced July 18, 2025).
Outline of the Agreement Signing Ceremony
Date and Time: June 4, Reiwa 8 (Thursday), 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Location: Mayor's Office, 4th Floor, Minato City Hall Main Building (1-5-25 Shiba Park, Minato-ku)
Attendees:
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Senior Executive Officer: Masako Konishi
Tokyo Branch Manager: Noriyuki Yoshida
Tokyo Central Branch Manager: Kazuhiro Hirata
Creatura Inc.
CEO and Representative Director: Michiyasu Hattori
General Manager, Domestic Development Department: Satoshi Kuge
Ai Seike, Mayor of Minato City
Yuji Masuda, Director of Environmental Recycling Support Department
Overview of Agreement Initiatives
Promote the introduction of energy creation and energy-saving equipment within the ward by disseminating Minato City's "Minato City Subsidy for Installation of Energy Creation and Energy-Saving Equipment" to supporters (residents, etc.) engaged in decarbonization activities.
Create environmental value (J-Credits) from the CO2 reduction effects of introduced energy creation and energy-saving equipment.
Contribute to the overall CO2 reduction in the area by utilizing the obtained J-Credits within Minato City.
FAQ
What goals is Minato City aiming to achieve with this partnership agreement?
The goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within the ward by 2050 and realize a sustainable decarbonized society.
How will J-Credits be utilized?
The CO2 reduction effects from energy-saving and energy-creation equipment introduced by residents and businesses will be created as J-Credits and utilized within Minato City, contributing to the overall CO2 reduction in the area.
What impact will this agreement have on the local economy?
By promoting participation in decarbonization activities and creating/utilizing environmental value, it is expected to generate new business opportunities and lead to the revitalization of the local economy.
What is the "Carbon Synergy Consortium"?
It is a corporate consortium managed by Creatura Inc. as the secretariat, aiming to accelerate J-Credit creation and decarbonization activities.
How can Minato City residents and businesses participate?
Participation is possible through the introduction of energy-saving and energy-creation equipment utilizing Minato City's subsidy program. Details will be announced by the ward in the future.