Hokkaido Iwamizawa City and Stellar Green Sign Partnership Agreement for Realizing Carbon Neutrality

Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido (Mayor: Satoshi Matsuno, hereinafter "Iwamizawa City") and Stellar Green Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Akinori Nakamura, hereinafter "Stellar Green"), a company engaged in supporting the creation of forest carbon credits, signed a "Partnership Agreement for Realizing Carbon Neutrality" on June 30, 2026 (Tue).

Left: Iwamizawa Mayor Satoshi Matsuno Right: Stellar Green Akinori Nakamura

Through this partnership agreement, Iwamizawa City and Stellar Green will work towards realizing carbon neutrality and sustainable town development by visualizing and valuing the forest resources in Iwamizawa City. In the future, they plan to engage in a wide range of activities, including the creation of forest carbon credits and the utilization of regional resources.

Overview of the Partnership Agreement

1. Date of Signing

June 30, 2026 (Tue)

2. Purpose

Iwamizawa City and Stellar Green will cooperate and effectively utilize their respective resources to promote initiatives that contribute to activities in various industrial fields towards the realization of carbon neutrality, particularly in forestry and its related sectors.

3. Partnership Matters

(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

Background of the Partnership Agreement Signing

Iwamizawa City has set "A comfortable and livable town in harmony with nature" as its basic goal in the "6th Iwamizawa City Comprehensive Plan." Furthermore, the "Iwamizawa City Global Warming Prevention Action Plan (Regional Policy Edition)" formulated in 2023, in alignment with this basic goal, defines "A comfortable town realized through decarbonization, Iwamizawa" as its future vision.

Towards building a decarbonized society, the city is promoting both GX (Green Transformation), a green strategy centered on carbon neutrality, and DX (Digital Transformation), which enhances the convenience of social life by utilizing digital technology. Through these efforts, the city aims to achieve a virtuous cycle of environment and economy, promoting multifaceted initiatives such as further advancing smart agriculture, which Iwamizawa City is pioneering, town development that leverages regional characteristics, forest conservation, and carbon sink measures.

Against this backdrop, Iwamizawa City has signed this partnership agreement with Stellar Green, which possesses expertise and a track record in carbon neutrality, to achieve the realization of a "Zero Carbon City."

Comment from the Mayor of Iwamizawa City

Satoshi Matsuno, Mayor of Iwamizawa City

Iwamizawa City declared itself a "Zero Carbon City" in 2023 to pass on its rich natural environment and its blessings to future generations, and is promoting initiatives towards the realization of a decarbonized society. Through this partnership with Stellar Green Co., Ltd., we will work to further accelerate the realization of "A comfortable town realized through decarbonization, Iwamizawa" by utilizing J-Credits, a new value created from our city's forests.

Comment from the Representative of Stellar Green

Akinori Nakamura, President & CEO of Stellar Green Co., Ltd.

Through our carbon credit business, which is our company's strength, we have signed this partnership agreement to further advance town development that utilizes Iwamizawa City's attractive regional and natural resources and returns their value to the community. We will continue to strive to contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality in Iwamizawa City and to the sustainable town development of Iwamizawa City and Hokkaido.

About Iwamizawa City (Iwamizawa-shi)

Iwamizawa City is a major city in the Sorachi region, located almost in the center of Hokkaido. It is a town where the rural landscape spread across the vast Ishikari Plain harmonizes with urban functions. It is known as one of Hokkaido's leading rice-producing areas and is also a producer of various agricultural products such as wheat, onions, and napa cabbage. It also has a history of prosperity as a hub for the coal industry and railways, and is currently a transportation hub easily accessible from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport. Within the city, there are tourist facilities such as "Iwamizawa Park," which boasts a vast rose garden, and "Hokkaido Greenland," enjoyable for families. Visitors can enjoy the nature and culture of the four seasons. In winter, it is known as one of Japan's heaviest snowfall areas, with a vast world of white snow. The rich soil and water resources nurtured by this snow are a major attraction supporting the unique agriculture and lifestyle of Iwamizawa City. It is a town where the blessings of nature and urban convenience coexist, allowing visitors to feel the essence of Hokkaido.

Iwamizawa City: https://www.city.iwamizawa.hokkaido.jp/

Iwamizawa City Tourism Association: https://iwamizawa-kankou.jp/

About Stellar Green Co., Ltd.

Stellar Green's management philosophy is "A shining path to the value of nature." The company aims to build sustainable local communities by preserving biodiversity and transforming local natural resources into valuable assets using the latest technology.

Stellar Green offers a one-stop, success-fee-based service from the generation to the sale of forest carbon credits. They also handle the collection of forest data and the preparation of application documents, which require specialized expertise, and provide multifaceted support for the process of converting environmental value into economic value.

Stellar Green Co., Ltd.: https://www.stellargreen.co.jp

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