What is the Book and Claim service?

A system that separates environmental value from physical fuel, allowing companies to receive certificates for environmental contributions regardless of physical fuel supply.

What is the result of this initiative?

The company verified the GHG reduction achieved by using LNG fuel for transporting 1,499 vehicles to Africa in FY2025, certified by a third party.

Why is this initiative important?

It promotes the decarbonization of international logistics and builds a sustainable supply chain, fulfilling corporate social responsibility.

BE FORWARD Contributes to Greenhouse Gas Reduction through MOL's 'Book and Claim' Service for Car Carriers

Published Apr 1, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:54 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

BE FORWARD has contributed to GHG reduction for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, through the 'Book and Claim' service for car carriers in partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).

BE FORWARD CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hironori Yamakawa; hereinafter 'the Company') has contributed to the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG) for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, through the car carrier 'Book and Claim' service in collaboration with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (hereinafter 'MOL').

[Strengthening Sustainable Mobility Support for Africa and Collaboration with the Shipping Industry]

The Company has been awarded a GHG reduction certificate, having been allocated GHG reduction value from the 'BLUE ACTION NET-ZERO ALLIANCE' led by MOL.

This certificate evaluates the achievement of contributing to GHG emission reduction in maritime transport by using fossil-derived LNG, a low-carbon fuel, when transporting 1,499 vehicles to African countries between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.

This initiative has been verified by ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai), a third-party organization, ensuring international reliability and transparency.

Furthermore, the partnership with MOL is a crucial alliance for realizing environmentally friendly maritime transport. By linking MOL's promotion of LNG-fueled vessels with the Company's transport demand in the African market, we are enhancing the effectiveness of decarbonization in international logistics.

Moving forward, the Company will continue to work with partner companies, including MOL, to expand low-carbon transport, support the sustainable development of the African region, and strive toward the decarbonization of the global supply chain.

<Company Overview> Company Name: BE FORWARD CO., LTD. Founded: March 10, 2004 Capital: 50 million JPY Representative: Hironori Yamakawa, President Headquarters: 37F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Number of Employees: 279 (Domestic) Business Description: Sales and import/export of used cars, sales and import/export of auto parts, e-commerce site operation, international logistics services, etc. Performance: Sales 118 billion JPY (FY ended June 2024), Global sales volume 156,000 units (FY ended June 2024) Website: https://corporate.beforward.jp/company/ E-commerce Site: https://www.beforward.jp/

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BE FORWARD Contributes to Greenhouse Gas Reduction through MOL's 'Book and Claim' Service for Car Carriers

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