[For SMEs in Fukuoka Prefecture] "First Step to Decarbonization Management. Support Seminar" to be held in Fukuoka in June and in Kitakyushu/Eco Tech 2026 in July! Now accepting applications

e-dash Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Fuyuma Yamazaki; pronounced "e-dash"; hereinafter "the Company"), as part of the "Support for Introduction of Decarbonization Management to SMEs" business commissioned by Fukuoka Prefecture, will hold the "Fukuoka Prefecture First Step to Decarbonization Management. Support Seminar" targeting SMEs in Fukuoka Prefecture on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Fukuoka City and on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in Kitakyushu City. Applications are currently being accepted.

Background: "No time to lose" for decarbonization management for SMEs

The environment surrounding SMEs regarding decarbonization management is changing dramatically, with requirements for listed companies to disclose supply chain emissions (Scope 3), utilization of primary data, and the introduction of a "fossil fuel surcharge" from fiscal 2028, making countermeasures an urgent issue.

This seminar will clearly explain the significance and benefits of SMEs engaging in decarbonization, introduce real examples from local companies already implementing decarbonization actions, and present strong support measures such as subsidies provided by Fukuoka Prefecture, strongly supporting the first step for SMEs in the prefecture. This year, it will be held at two venues in Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City in a hybrid format combining in-person participation and online participation (Zoom webinar).

Outline of "First Step to Decarbonization Management. Support Seminar" at each venue

Those wishing to participate should apply via the dedicated form below by the application deadline for each venue. Both in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, in-person venues will have time for networking and exchanging business cards among participants and with presenting companies after the seminar.

[Fukuoka Venue] Monday, June 22

Held at JR Hakata City, directly connected to Hakata Station, the center of Fukuoka City.

Date/Time: Monday, June 22, 2026, 14:00-16:00 (Doors open at 13:30)

Venue: [In-person] JR Hakata City Conference Room, 9th Floor, Medium Conference Room 3 (1-1 Hakataeki Chuo-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City)

[Online] Zoom Webinar

Capacity: Approximately 50 people

Application deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, 23:59

[Dedicated application form for Fukuoka Venue] ・Common for in-person/online: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1O9TFBKVlQoGqqPoz-fL8iQd2rn3

[Kitakyushu Venue] Thursday, July 9

Held at Kitakyushu Messe, the venue for "Solution EXPO 2026 Eco Tech 2026", one of the largest environmental trade fairs in Kyushu.

Date/Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 14:00-16:00 (Doors open at 13:30)

Venue: [In-person] Kitakyushu Messe in Eco Tech 2026 (3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City)

[Online] Zoom Webinar

Capacity: 100 in-person / approximately 50 online

Application deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 23:59

[Dedicated application form for Kitakyushu Venue] ・In-person: https://eco-t.solution-expo.jp/seminar.php#207 (redirects to the website of "Solution EXPO 2026 Eco Tech 2026") ・Online: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1b41ExQhoSsKuBj-cIAWNhgd2rn3

Program (common to both venues)

Part 1: Theme "The need for SMEs to engage in decarbonization management now" Speaker: Fukuoka Prefecture, Environment Department, Decarbonization Society Promotion Division Content: Initiatives for decarbonization management along the supply chain, such as emission calculation using primary data and emission trading schemes, are expanding. We will explain why SMEs need to engage in decarbonization management, as well as methods and benefits.

Part 2: Theme "Importance of decarbonization seen from recent extreme weather and climate change in Fukuoka Prefecture" Speaker: Freelance, WWF Japan Advisor, Weather Forecaster and Announcer, Hiroko Ida Content: Global warming is intensifying extreme weather such as heat waves and heavy rain, especially since the 2000s. Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is essential, and this part will convey the importance of decarbonization using the example of climate change in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Part 3: Theme "Learn from examples! Decarbonization actions of surviving companies" Speakers: e-dash Inc., Rai Hatome Industry Co., Ltd., and guest companies (Miyata Textile Co., Ltd. for Fukuoka venue only; Agri Tree Co., Ltd. for Kitakyushu venue only) Content: e-dash Inc., which implemented support for SMEs' decarbonization management last year, will explain decarbonization actions required of SMEs and the "Fukuoka Prefecture First Step to Decarbonization Management. Support Program," a CO₂ visualization and reduction support project for SMEs in Fukuoka Prefecture. Companies engaged in decarbonization management will also present their case studies.

Part 4: Theme "Fukuoka Prefecture's measures toward realizing a decarbonized society" Speaker: Fukuoka Prefecture Content: Fukuoka Prefecture is implementing various measures targeting residents and businesses to realize a decarbonized society. This presentation will introduce the "Fukuoka Prefecture First Step to Decarbonization Management. Support Program ~Would you like to measure your company's CO₂ emissions?~" and other support measures such as subsidies for SMEs.

About "Fukuoka Prefecture First Step to Decarbonization Management. Support Program"

This is a support project promoted by Fukuoka Prefecture to encourage the introduction of decarbonization management among SMEs in the prefecture as part of global warming countermeasures. Participating companies can use the Company's CO₂ emission visualization and reduction service "e-dash" for free until the end of March 2027. By simply uploading invoices, they can easily calculate Scope 1 and 2 emissions, set reduction targets aligned with the international standard "SME SBT certification," and receive proposals for optimal reduction measures (energy-saving equipment, solar power generation, utilization of environmental value, etc.) with the Company's accompanying support.

[Related press release]

May 15, 2026: e-dash commissioned by Fukuoka Prefecture for "Support for Introduction of Decarbonization Management to SMEs" for second consecutive year https://corp.e-dash.io/news/post-3439/

e-dash Inc.

[Company Overview] Established: February 7, 2022 Capital: 3.06 billion yen Shareholders: Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Mizuho Innovation Frontier Co., Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.) and others Location: Akasaka JEBL 6F, 4-8-18 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 President and CEO: Fuyuma Yamazaki Corporate website: https://corp.e-dash.io/

[Business Description] ▼ Development and operation of CO₂ emission visualization and reduction service platform "e-dash" https://e-dash.io/ ▼ Operation of carbon credit marketplace "e-dash Carbon Offset" https://carbon-offset.e-dash.io/ ▼ Support service for ESG data collection, analysis, and action execution for supply chains "e