2023.09.13
PRESS RELEASE
Zeroboard, Fujitsu, and Nagase participate in the world’s first social implementation project of PCF data linkage organized by WBCSD
〜Real PCF data exchange method based on international technical specifications is moving forward toward real-world penetration〜
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Zeroboard Inc., a company based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and led by President Michitaka Tokeiji, specializes in supporting corporate sustainability management. The company has joined the PACT (Partnership for Carbon Transformations) initiative, which is organized by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)（※1）. PACT’s goal is to promote carbon transparency across the supply chain, and its “Implementation Program” is set to run from April to September 2023. Zeroboard will be working alongside Fujitsu Ltd. as a Lead Company and Nagase & CO., LTD. to facilitate the social implementation of real product carbon footprint (PCF) data exchange using the international technical specification “Pathfinder Network”（※2）by PACT.
Zeroboard’s GHG (Greenhouse gas) emissions calculation and visualization solution has been developed to support the management of supplier emissions, including the collection and management of primary data, which is critical to visualizing Scope 3 and reducing corporate emissions. As a result of its commitment to supplier emissions management, Zeroboard was selected as a global partner of PACT and has been participating in workshops and technical studies on rule development since January 2023. In July 2023, after the demonstration, Zeroboard was certified as a PACT-conformant solution provider and listed in PACT’s online catalog (https://catalog.carbon-transparency.com/) as the first group worldwide（※3）.
The “Implementation Program” aims to promote the exchange of real PCF data in the supply chain by utilizing the “Pathfinder Network”. Fujitsu (lead company), NAGSE (supplier), and Zeroboard (solution provider) are working together to implement this project.
Overview of Implementation Program
| Overview | The PACT Implementation Program is an initiative that enables companies and their suppliers to share standardized data throughout the value chain. This helps them make informed decisions based on accurate carbon footprint data. The program uses the “Pathfinder Framework” methodology to calculate the real carbon footprint of products. It also leverages PACT conformant solutions based on technical specifications determined by the “Pathfinder Network” to exchange data. The primary focus of PACT is to align carbon accounting methodologies and technologies in a systematic approach that brings together stakeholders to address all Scope 3 issues. |
| Goal | Identifying the challenges of linking real suppliers and PCFs and adapting PACT-conformant solutions. |
| Duration | April 2023 – September 2023 |
| Program Organizer | PACT（Partnership for Carbon Transparency） |
Overview of the Program of 3 Companies
| Target Product | Fujitsu notebook PC |
| Supplier Tiers | Upstream suppliers (Tier 1, 2, 3) in the real supply chain involved in the manufacture of Fujitsu notebook PCs |
| Data Exchange Items | Real PCF data compliant with Pathfinder Framework |
| Technical Solution | PACT conformant solutions 「Fujitsu Track & Trust」and「Zeroboard」 |
| Role of Each Company | ・Fujitsu (Tier0)： Lead Company, responsible for building stakeholder relationships and overall promotion. PACT- conformant solution provider. ・Nagase & Co., Ltd (Tier 2)： Specialized chemical trading company with an extensive network in the OA equipment supply chain. As a Tier 2 supplier, he is responsible for acquiring partners, collecting data from the supply chain, and collaborating with them. Zeroboard Inc.： Provider of Zeroboard, a PACT conformant solution, utilized Zeroboard for data integration with Nagase& Co., Ltd. |
Cooperating companies: KUNIMORI KAGAKU Co., Ltd. (Tier1) manufactured PC enclosures; LOTTE CHEMICAL CORPORATION (Tier 3) provided resin materials; and SABIC’s Specialties business (Tier 3)
The results of this project will be reported at the NY Climate Week Scope3 Summit: From uncertainty to imPACT, which will be held in the United States on September 19, 2023 (US time)（※4）.
Future Prospects
To ensure companies can decarbonize, it’s essential to increase the transparency of carbon data. Therefore, we actively participated in PACT workshops and will continue to cooperate in future rulemaking. Our support for decarbonization has expanded to ESG through our Zeroboard. Under the “Zeroboard Sustainability Platform” concept, we will assist with sustainability management by staying up-to-date with the latest global trends. We will cover a wide range of agendas, including CSRD, to enhance corporate value.
（※1）About WBCSD and PACT
https://www.carbon-transparency.com/
（※2）Pathfinder Network
https://www.carbon-transparency.com/media/jpslsujn/pathfinder-framework.pdf
technical specification
https://wbcsd.github.io/data-exchange-protocol/v2/
（※3）Zeroboard has been recognized as one of the first group of PACT conformant solutions by WBCSD PACT.
https://zeroboard.jp/news/1586/
（※4）Scope 3 Summit – From uncertainty to impact (September 19, 2023, New York, USA)
https://www.carbon-transparency.com/events/2023/09/nyc-week
Company Overview
Company Name：Fujitsu Limited（https://global.fujitsu/ja-jp/）
Address： Shiodome City Center. 1-5-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative： Representative Director CEO Takahito Tokita
Established：June,1935
Business Description：Service Solutions, Hardware Solutions, Ubiquitous Solutions, and Device Solutions
Company Name：Nagase & CO., LTD.（https://www.nagase.co.jp/）
Address：Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative：Representative Director, President and CEO Hiroyuki Ueshima
Established：June 1832
Business Description：Import/export and domestic sales of chemicals, plastics, electronics materials, cosmetics and health foods
Company Name：Zeroboard Inc.（https://zeroboard.jp）
Address：10F Sumitomo Fudosan Mita Twin Building West, 3-5-27 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative：Michitaka Tokeiji, CEO
Established：August 24, 2021
Business Description：Development and supply of “Zeroboard,” a cloud service for calculating and visualizing greenhouse gas emissions / Consulting services related to decarbonization management / Operation of user community “All Aboard!”
【About Zeroboard】
”Zeroboard” is a solution that supports GHG emission calculation, disclosure, and reduction. It enables the calculation and visualization of domestic and international supply chain emissions, as well as emissions per product or service (Product Carbon Footprint: PCF), through a cloud-based platform. It also allows registration of reduction contributions and water resources and supports the generation of various reports. By providing GHG reduction solutions tailored to the specific challenges of user companies, “Zeroboard” assists in their decarbonization efforts.
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