Asuene and Forbes JAPAN to Co-Host Japan's Largest Sustainability Conference "ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026" on July 23

Asuene Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Kohei Nishiwada; hereinafter referred to as 'the Company') will co-host the "ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026" with Forbes JAPAN on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Toranomon Hills Forum. Amidst the rapid advancement of AI and rising geopolitical risks, the uncertainty of energy prices and raw material procurement is increasing, further elevating the importance of reviewing supply chain strategies and making management decisions based on Green Transformation (GX).

This event will feature a special session with Masaharu Fujiyoshi, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes JAPAN, and Kohei Nishiwada, CEO of Asuene, as well as an appearance by Masayuki Takanashi, Executive Officer and Group CSuO of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Experts from industry, government, and academia in the GX and sustainability fields will share international trends and advanced case studies, providing insights for future actions.

Pre-registration (free) is available on the special website below.

ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026: https://asuene.com/asueneesgsummit/2026

About "ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026"

The business environment surrounding companies is undergoing significant changes due to the rapid advancement of AI and increasing geopolitical risks. Amidst the growing uncertainty of energy prices and raw material procurement, the importance of reviewing supply chain strategies and making management decisions based on GX is further escalating.

Additionally, with movements towards mandatory disclosure by SSBJ and the advancement of institutional development including GX-ETS, companies are required to enhance their management and disclosure systems for sustainability information, including CO2 emissions. While AI-driven data utilization and advanced decision-making are progressing, companies are called upon to respond quickly and strategically in an uncertain environment.

Against this backdrop, the Company will host the "ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026." Asuene develops advanced AI-implemented services utilized by over 30,000 companies globally and holds the No.1 position in Japan for cumulative adoption of its CO2 emissions visualization, reduction, and reporting cloud service "ASUENE." Based on these domestic and international support achievements and expertise, this event will bring together companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and experts to conduct lectures and special sessions on institutional trends and advanced case studies in the sustainability and decarbonization fields. It will provide an opportunity for diverse stakeholders involved in promoting GX and ESG for companies to learn about international trends, practical responses, and gain insights for their next actions.

Speakers (in no particular order, titles omitted):

- Professor Seita Emori, The University of Tokyo, Institute for Future Initiatives - Masayuki Takanashi, Executive Officer, Group CSuO, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. - Masayuki Morihara, Head of Carbon Neutrality Promotion Office, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. - Yasuhiro Morinaga, Senior Manager, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - Masaharu Fujiyoshi, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes JAPAN - Kohei Nishiwada, Founder, Representative Director & CEO, Asuene Inc. - Shimpei Koike, Director & CCO, Asuene Veritas Inc.

In addition, numerous lectures by government agencies, experts, and companies are planned.

Notably, the 2025 event attracted approximately 2,500 participants and recorded a 90% satisfaction rate. Details of the event report can be viewed below.

ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2025 Event Report: https://asuene.com/media/5748/

Event Overview

Event Name: ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026 Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 12:00-18:30 (Networking event 19:00-20:30) Format: Hybrid (Online / Offline) Venue: Toranomon Hills Forum (Toranomon Hills Mori Tower 5F, 1-23-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Content: Keynote speeches, special sessions, panel discussions, corporate presentations, sponsor sessions, networking event Target Audience: Management, heads of promotion departments, and personnel involved in sustainability, decarbonization, and ESG management Organizer: Asuene Inc. Co-organizer: Forbes JAPAN Application: Pre-registration required via the special website (free participation) Special Website: https://asuene.com/asueneesgsummit/2026

<How to watch online> After applying via the special website, a viewing URL will be sent by email on the day of the event.

<How to attend offline> Apply via the special website.