UPDATER Builds CO2 Emission Calculation System to Support Printing Industry's Scope3 Compliance, Starting with Sustainable Management Support

UPDATER Inc. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Eiji Oishi), which aims to solve social issues through business, has received an order to build a CO2 emission calculation system from the Tokyo Printing Industry Association, and the system, "Bijikabo," was launched on April 1, 2026. This initiative was realized through a consultation via the sustainable management support platform "Minna SX for Biz." Amidst the increasing demand for Scope3 disclosure, it aims to promote decarbonization efforts in the printing industry, support the creation of new business opportunities with companies requiring understanding of their supply chain's CO2 emissions, and enhance the branding and sales power of member companies. Background Companies listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange are expected to be required to disclose "Scope3" greenhouse gas emissions, which occur throughout the supply chain, starting with their fiscal year ending March 2027. Consequently, even companies that do not have direct transactions with large corporations are increasingly likely to be asked to grasp and report emissions within their supply chains. *1,2 In this context, the printing industry is also seeing an increasing need for visualization of CO2 emissions on a per-product basis and provision of information regarding environmental considerations. Furthermore, the trend of leveraging environmental responsiveness as a new value proposition is expanding. The Tokyo Printing Industry Association, which comprises approximately 850 printing companies in Tokyo, also recognized the need to establish mechanisms to adapt to these changes. UPDATER's sustainable management platform, "Minna SX for Biz," supports companies in addressing their sustainability initiatives by combining diverse solutions from affiliated companies to solve challenges. This time, a consultation regarding Scope3 calculation was received from the Tokyo Printing Industry Association, initiated by the CO2 emission (Scope1 & Scope2) calculation tool "Free & Easy CO2 Calculation *3" offered within the platform. Leveraging insights from UPDATER's decarbonization solutions business, such as "Minna Denryoku," a CO2 emission calculation system was constructed. *1 Financial Services Agency | Financial Council "Working Group on the State of Sustainability Information Disclosure and Assurance" Report | January 8, 2026 | https://www.fsa.go.jp/singi/singi_kinyu/tosin/20260108.html *2 Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) | Sustainability Disclosure Standards | March 5, 2025 | https://www.ssb-j.jp/jp/ssbj_standards/2025-0305.html *3 UPDATER | [Free for Everyone] Calculate CO2 Emissions Instantly Online | September 9, 2024 | https://www.updater.co.jp/news/pressrelease/20240909/ Overview of Bijikabo The CO2 emission calculation system "Bijikabo" is designed to calculate CO2 emissions on a corporate and per-product basis, taking into account the specific characteristics of the printing industry. For corporate-level calculations, emissions from Scope 1 to Scope 3 can be understood based on accounting data such as invoices. This allows for comprehensive visualization of a company's emission status and enables response to information disclosure requests from business partners. For per-product calculations, CO2 emissions for each project can be calculated based on the details in quotation documents. By utilizing this in customer proposal materials, environmental impact per process can be clearly indicated, presenting environmental responsiveness as a new value-added feature. Furthermore, it is planned to support carbon offsetting using carbon credits in the future, providing integrated support from emission visualization to reduction and net-zero achievement. System Name: Bijikabo (CO2 Emission Calculation System) Client: Tokyo Printing Industry Association Contractor: UPDATER Inc. Launch Date: April 1, 2026 Target: Member companies of the Tokyo Printing Industry Association (approx. 850 companies) Objective: To support decarbonization efforts and enhance sales capabilities in the printing industry Content: Construction of a CO2 emission calculation system for corporate and per-product levels Features: Visualization of emissions at the product level enables utilization of environmental measures as a value proposition Future: Planned support for carbon offsetting (utilization of carbon credits) URL: https://www.tokyo-printing.or.jp/service/co2%E6%8E%92%E5%87%BA%E9%87%8F%E7%AE%97%E5%AE%9A%E3%82%B7%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%83%A0/ Significance of This Initiative Through this initiative, member companies of the Tokyo Printing Industry Association can advance their preparation for decarbonization and, by visualizing CO2 emissions at the product level, present environmental considerations to customers as a new value proposition. This is expected to contribute not only to responding to information disclosure demands in the supply chain but also to creating new business opportunities originating from environmental responsiveness and enhancing corporate value. Furthermore, this case, which started with a consultation through "Minna SX for Biz" and led to problem-solving by combining multiple solutions, demonstrates how addressing sustainable management can translate into concrete business opportunities. About Minna SX for Biz "Minna SX for Biz" is a corporate service that provides information, case studies, expert networks, and solutions necessary for sustainability practices to support the resolution of diverse ESG-related challenges faced by companies. As of the end of March 2026, approximately 4,000 companies are registered, offering opportunities for practical learning and interaction through webinars, events, sustainability information dissemination, and case studies of corporate initiatives. Additionally, it offers "Free & Easy CO2 Calculation," an online tool for instantly calculating a company's CO2 emissions (Scope1+2), and "SX Compass," a diagnostic tool that visualizes a company's sustainability status across 43 items, providing integrated support from issue identification to improvement. "Minna SX for Biz" supports companies in developing mid- to long-term SX strategies for solving fundamental social issues, incorporating advanced European case studies and international best practices, not just domestic regulatory compliance. https://sx.updater.co.jp/ ■About UPDATER Inc. Changed its name from Minna Denryoku Inc. on October 1, 2021. It provides services centered on traceability and transparency for corporations and individuals, working to solve social issues. It operates the decarbonization business "Minna Denryoku," which commercialized electricity traceability for the first time in the world; "Minna Works," which transforms the labor market through well-being; "Shift C," which evaluates and publishes the ethical standing of brands; "TADORi," an e-commerce platform for purchasing based on product background and stories; "Minna Shoten," which handles products considerate of people, society, and the environment; and "Minna Daichi," which promotes societal behavioral change towards soil regeneration. It has received numerous awards and certifications, including the Prime Minister's Award at the 4th Japan SDGs Awards, CDP certified renewable energy provider status (one of only three companies in Japan), and B Corp certification as an energy provider. UPDATER Inc. Company Profile Location: Suntowers Center Building 8F, 2-11-22 Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo President and CEO: Eiji Oishi Established: May 25, 2011 Capital: 153,825,500 yen (Additional Paid-in Capital 197,739,500 yen) *As of December 19, 2025 Business Activities: Development and deployment of SX services including the decarbonization business "Minna Denryoku," as well as well-being and biodiversity services. Corporate Website: https://www.updater.co.jp/ ■Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter UPDATER Inc. Strategic Public Relations Department: Toyoshima/Ueda TEL: 03-6805-2228 (Reception Hours: Weekdays 11:00 - 15:00) E-mail: pr@minden.co.jp