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～Aiming to make zeroboard the new de facto standard in ASEAN countries, building an ecosystem～

Zeroboard, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Michitaka Tokeiji, “the Company”), a developer and provider of “zeroboard”, a cloud service to calculate and visualize GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions, has been selected for the Startup ASEAN Cooperative Promotion Program sponsored by the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee *1 (AMEICC), based on funding from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Resonating with the Japanese government’s vision on Asia – Zero Emission Community *2, the Company is committed to co-creating business with local businesses in order to lead the decarbonization in ASEAN.

■Program Overview　

In this program, outstanding Japanese startups aiming to solve sustainability issues in ASEAN countries through collaboration with ASEAN-based businesses are first invited for preliminary training to acquire knowledge necessary to run a business in ASEAN region. Afterwards, there will be opportunities for individual consultations and matching interviews with ASEAN companies. Ultimately, a pitch event for ASEAN companies is planned to be held around February 2023, with the aim of realizing collaboration with ASEAN companies.

■Background of the Program

In the ASEAN region, achieving sustainable economic growth, there is an urgent need to address social issues related to sustainability, particularly in the areas of the environment and human rights. Solving these social issues is expected to provide a variety of business opportunities for Japanese startups, and there is also great interest in Japanese startups offering solutions that can contribute to the resolution of social issues.

■ASEAN Decarbonization Zeroboard drives forward

In August 2022, the Company announced our plan to enter into the Asian market together with Nagase & Co., Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Sumitomo Corporation. As the first step, we have started supporting decarbonization management in Thailand using zeroboard. With this program, the Company will contribute to the decarbonization of the ASEAN region by establishing local subsidiaries and acquiring business partners, including non-Japanese companies, to provide a one-stop service from visualization to reduction of GHG emissions in the supply chain, in order to support decarbonization management in the ASEAN region.

・AMEICC”Startup-ASEAN Cooperative Promotion Program” List of Selected Companies

*1：AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee：AMEICC）
It was established in November 1998 as an international entity under the ASEAN Economic Ministers – Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (AEM-METI) Consultation based on the agreement in Japan-ASEAN Summit Meeting in December 1997. The program promotes cooperation between Japan and ASEAN in the economic field by supporting Japanese companies’ expansion into ASEAN and such through various projects funded by METI.
Website： https://ameicc.org/

*2：From “International Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality” published by METI as of March 1st, 2022

■Functions and Features of GHG Emissions Calculation and Visualization Cloud Service zeroboard

A cloud service for calculating and visualizing the GHG emissions from corporate activities and originating from the supply chain, based on the GHG Protocol*¹ international standards.

*1: International standards for calculating and reporting GHG emissions
*2: Categories for the scope of calculating and reporting GHG emissions for business operators
(Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions from the company’s business activities, Scope 2: Indirect GHG emissions from using electricity, heat, or steam provided by another company, Scope 3: Other supply chain GHG emissions related to business activities not covered by the first two)
*3: ISO14064-3: Principles and guidance for verifying and validating GHG statements, established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

■Company Overview

Zeroboard Inc.（https://zeroboard.jp）
Head Office: Shinagawa Intercity Tower A 22F, 2-15-1 Konan, Minato-ku,Tokyo 108-6022
Representative Director: Michitaka Tokeiji
Established: August 24th, 2021
Business Overview: Development and provision of GHG emissions calculation and visualization cloud service zeroboard, electricity/environmental value consulting, branding/campaign support

【Inquiries】
GHG Emissions Calculation and Visualization Cloud Service zeroboard: info@zeroboard.jp
Public Relations & Branding Office: pr@zeroboard.jp
Employment: recruit@zeroboard.jp