sustainability
ASUENE has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares and integration of Iconic Air, a U.S. company providing GHG visualization and methane leak management SaaS. Following NZero, this second M&A further accelerates the expansion of ASUENE's U.S. operations and strengthens our technological foundation.
venture capital
A new partnership between specialist venture capital firm Uncovered Fund and corporate VC Monex Ventures highlights increasing Japanese investment in Africa's technology landscape. The two have launched the "Uncovered Monex Africa Investment Partnership," a ¥3 billion (around $20 million) fund targeting early-stage startups in Africa and
corporate venture capital
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (MUTB) has entered into a Preferred Shares Investment Agreement with Euglena in which MUTB invests up to USD 30 million in preferred shares issued by Euglena Sustainable Investment Limited (ESIL), Euglena's overseas special purpose company (SPC). Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) shows great promise
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JCB is conducting a one-month demonstration experiment in collaboration with MASH Style Lab, Lumine, and Your Arbor to verify changes in consumer behavior through the visualization of CO2 emissions by product and payment method. This experiment is being held as the second phase following the first experiment conducted at Lumine
carbon credit
Carbon EX has supported the registration of Japan's first "J-Credit Project utilizing joint delivery" by Logisteed. This project is a groundbreaking initiative that leads to decarbonization in the logistics industry and the construction of a sustainable supply chain. Carbon EX is a joint venture between ASUENE
venture capital
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has concluded an investment agreement with MobiSavi, which operates an EV data utilization business using EV performance prediction technology. In recent years, addressing climate change and environmental issues has become an urgent global priority, and the adoption of EVs is advancing worldwide as a means to
sustainability
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has made an impact equity investment in the "Japan Hydrogen Fund", a fund established by the Japan Hydrogen Association in cooperation with Advantage Partners that specializes in investments in hydrogen-related areas. SuMi TRUST Bank will utilize a capital surplus from April 2022 that was
sustainability
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has decided to issue the “Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. 14th series unsecured bond with callable clauses (no collateral provision restrictions or other financial covenants)”, the proceeds of which are to fund the construction of the new MUFG Headquarters Building. Background MUFG published its Green Finance
venture capital
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has announced that its subsidiary, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Investment, has formed the Circular Economy/Nature Positive No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership jointly with SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, and commenced investment activities. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has also announced that it has made an LP investment in
carbon credit
Iyo Bank has collaborated with Green Carbon to support J-Credit utilization in the agricultural sector for Au Nogyo. Au Nogyo has joined the "Rice Cultivation Consortium" operated by Green Carbon, enabling the creation of carbon credits through "extending mid-season drainage in rice cultivation," thereby generating new
sustainability
The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) was established in July 2022 to develop sustainability disclosure standards to be applied in Japan and to contribute to the development of international sustainability disclosure standards, following the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). In developing the sustainability disclosure standards, in
capital markets
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, one of Japan's leading law firms, has published a newsletter discussing the application of disclosure liability under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) concerning sustainability disclosures, particularly Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, and the introduction of a new safe harbor provision. Introduction Sustainability