Asuene Releases Demo Video for AI Sustainability Platform

Asuene, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kohei Nishiwada) has released a demo video introducing the features of its 'AI Sustainability Platform,' which aims to evolve corporate sustainability efforts. The video showcases various AI-powered functions, ranging from CO2 visualization to disclosure, supply chain management, and energy optimization, supporting efficient operational management amidst rising sustainability workloads.

Background of the Demo Video
Sustainability efforts surrounding corporations have become increasingly complex in recent years. In Japan, preparations for SSBJ standards are underway, while international frameworks such as ISSB and CSRD are also advancing. Companies are required not only to calculate CO2 emissions but also to collect data across the entire supply chain and enhance the sophistication of information disclosure.

Amidst this, the company's CO2 visualization, reduction, and reporting cloud service, 'ASUENE,' has achieved the number one spot in cumulative domestic adoptions for three consecutive years. Additionally, its supply chain management service, 'ASUENE SUPPLY CHAIN' (formerly 'ASUENE ESG'), has also ranked first in cumulative adoptions for two consecutive years.

However, sustainability initiatives are expanding beyond simple CO2 calculation to include primary data collection throughout the supply chain and the management and disclosure of non-financial information. This requires cross-departmental data collection and aggregation, which has become a significant burden in terms of man-hours for corporate staff.

Therefore, the company produced this demo video with the aim of clearly conveying the features of the 'AI Sustainability Platform,' which helps reduce the man-hours and time required for sustainability compliance using AI.

Details of the Initiative
To support the reduction of man-hours and improvement of business efficiency in sustainability compliance, the company produced a demo video introducing the 'AI Sustainability Platform.'

The video demonstrates how corporate sustainability efforts can be streamlined through various AI-powered functions.

Key features introduced include:
- Automatic aggregation and calculation of Scope 1-3: Supporting CO2 visualization, including the difficult Scope 3.
- AI Agent 'NIKOLA': Handling information organization and disclosure document creation via interactive formats for frameworks like CDP and SSBJ.
- Supply Chain Survey Function: Streamlining the collection and management of primary data.
- ASUENE CONNECTOR: Improving data collection efficiency through integration with ERP and accounting systems.
- ESG Data Management Function: Centralizing dispersed non-financial information to support disclosure compliance.
- NZero (AI-powered Energy Management Cloud): Visualizing usage of electricity, gas, and water to support energy optimization.

Please view the demo video from the following link:
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERA4cvohkQE

The company will continue to advance feature development utilizing AI technology. By reducing the business burden associated with corporate sustainability and supporting decision-making through data utilization, Asuene aims to assist in corporate decarbonization and sustainability promotion.