Existing Vehicles' CO2 Reduction Technology Wins SDGs Award for Maintaining Performance Even After 20,000km

Kawabe Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Representative Director: Takayoshi Iibe) announced that Chiba Green Energy Co., Ltd., the manufacturer of the company's engine oil additive "Bansho," has received the "2026 SDGs Golden Award" hosted by the general incorporated association United Nations P.R.I.D.E. Japan. This award highly recognized its realistic approach to decarbonization, which aims to 'reduce CO2 with existing cars, rather than waiting for all to become EVs.'

The general incorporated association United Nations P.R.I.D.E. Japan is a private organization in Japan operating based on the ideals of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) advocated by the United Nations. In conjunction with the international goals set forth by the UN, the organization promotes initiatives for the realization of a sustainable society in Japan by collaborating with corporations, local governments, and educational institutions.

■ Reference URL (General incorporated association United Nations P.R.I.D.E. Japan): https://un-p.jp/AWA.html

## Reason for Award

While the EV shift progresses, numerous internal combustion engine vehicles still exist in society, demanding practical environmental measures. In this context, Chiba Green Energy Co., Ltd., in addition to its renewable energy business, has achieved immediate measures for reducing CO2 and harmful substance emissions through improved combustion efficiency with 'Bansho Oil.'

This initiative is an effective decarbonization measure that reduces environmental load by utilizing existing assets, and has been recognized as an advanced case conforming to the SDGs' ideals.

Climate Change Countermeasures
SDG 13: CO2 Emission Reduction
SDG 7: Energy Efficiency Improvement

Resource Circulation
SDG 12: Vehicle Life Extension / Waste Reduction

SDG 8: Corporate Profit Improvement through Fuel Cost Reduction
SDG 11: Improvement of Regional Economic Sustainability

Social Credibility
SDG 17: Collaboration with UN-related Organizations

## What is the engine oil additive 'Bansho'?

'Bansho' is an engine oil additive that simultaneously achieves reduced engine internal friction, improved fuel efficiency, CO2 reduction, and extended engine life. Its greatest feature is that it can be used as-is with existing vehicles (i.e., can be introduced immediately).

Third-Party Organization
Analysis by a third-party organization of oil after approximately 20,000 km of actual vehicle running confirmed oil performance maintenance and wear suppression, proving the technology with 'data, not just feelings.'

Social Significance
'Bansho' is a technology that presents the optimal solution for the reality of existing cars, embodying the philosophy of 'Connecting the future by changing the present, not by stopping the present for the future.'

Manufacturer Company Comment
Chiba Green Energy Co., Ltd. Comment
'Renewable energy alone cannot stop emissions at this very moment. 'Bansho' is a technology for reducing them now. We will play a role in connecting ideals and reality.'

Future Development
Expansion of corporate adoption
Visualization of fuel efficiency and reduction effects
Overseas expansion
We will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

## Company Profile

Company Name: Kawabe Co., Ltd.
Location: 3-3-9 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City
Representative: Takayoshi Iibe, Representative Director

## Contact Information for this Matter
Kawabe Co., Ltd., Public Relations: Gakusuke Goto
TEL: 090-1830-1252
E-mail: gotou@kawawe.jp
Corporate Site: https://kawawe.jp/

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