Esashi Town, Hokkaido, Hokuyo Bank, and Stellar Green Sign Partnership Agreement to Realize a Sustainable Society Through Carbon Neutrality

Esashi Town, Hokuyo Bank, and Stellar Green have signed a carbon neutrality partnership agreement.
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Stellar Green Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Akinori Nakamura; hereinafter "Stellar Green"), a company supporting the creation of forest carbon credits, and its partner, Hokuyo Bank, Ltd. (Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido; President: Hirotsune Tsuyama; hereinafter "Hokuyo Bank"), signed a tripartite partnership agreement on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with Esashi Town, Hokkaido (Mayor: Moritsugu Murakami; hereinafter "Esashi Town"), aimed at achieving carbon neutrality through the utilization of environmental value and promoting sustainable urban development.

From left: Hokuyo Bank Yoshino Asahikawa Central Branch Manager, Esashi Town Mayor Murakami, Stellar Green Nakamura

Through this partnership agreement, the three parties aim to achieve regional carbon neutrality through sustainable forest conservation activities in Esashi Town. Furthermore, they will work to create a mechanism to circulate the revenue generated from the creation of environmental value back into the local economy and forest conservation.

Specific initiatives will include the collaborative promotion of forest carbon credit creation and sales, as well as information dissemination both within and outside the town.

■ Overview of the Partnership Agreement

1. Date of Signing
Thursday, March 26, 2026

2. Areas of Cooperation
(1) Matters related to initiatives for realizing a decarbonized society

(2) Matters related to demonstration projects for the creation of forest carbon credits

(3) Matters related to the promotion of sustainable primary industries

(4) Matters related to the utilization of regional resources and the promotion of related businesses

(5) Other matters related to regional revitalization

■ About Stellar Green Inc.

FAQ

What is the main goal of the partnership agreement signed by Esashi Town, Hokuyo Bank, and Stellar Green?

The main goal is to achieve carbon neutrality and promote sustainable urban development through the utilization of environmental value.

Who are the three parties that signed the tripartite partnership agreement?

The three parties are Esashi Town, Hokkaido; Hokuyo Bank, Ltd.; and Stellar Green Inc.

What specific type of environmental value will be utilized to achieve carbon neutrality in Esashi Town?

Sustainable forest conservation activities in Esashi Town will be utilized to achieve regional carbon neutrality.

Besides carbon neutrality, what other economic benefit is the partnership aiming to create for the region?

The partnership aims to create a mechanism to circulate revenue generated from environmental value back into the local economy and forest conservation.

What are some of the specific initiatives planned under this partnership agreement?

Specific initiatives include the collaborative promotion of forest carbon credit creation and sales, as well as information dissemination both within and outside the town.