This time, we interviewed Kentaro Kimura, who has studied environmental issues in Sweden. As an intern in the Global Sourcing Unit, Mr. Kimura shared how he came across Green Carbon and what kind of work he is involved in as a member of the team. We hope you enjoy reading the full story!
Name: Kentaro Kimura
Department/Position: Global Sourcing Unit
Specialization/Responsibilities: Research and Sales Material Development on Carbon Credit Certification
University: Waseda University
Major/Studies: Liberal Arts/ Mainly economics and management studies
Reason for Joining Green Carbon: Wanted not only to learn but also to gain hands-on experience at a company engaged in environmental-related business.
Career Background: Born in Tokyo
2014-2019 Yew Chung International School of Shanghai, Shanghai, China
2019-2022 Waseda University Honjo Senior High School
2022-Current Waseda University, school of International Liberal Studies
Hobbies/How I Spend My Days Off: Golf, travel to countryside
Student Activities/Organizations: studied abroad at Lund University, Student Organization RLEAD ASIA Executive Committee Member, External Relations
SNS： www.linkedin.com/in/kentaro-kimura-33756025b
Please briefly introduce yourself, including your career to date.
I am a senior at Waseda University, school of International Liberal Studies. I lived in Shanghai for four years, starting from when I was in 4th grade. Last year, I studied abroad at Lund University in Sweden for a year.
My hobby is playing sports. Recently, I’ve been really into golf, and my goal is to break 100.
What made you decide to work for Green Carbon?
I wanted to intern at a company involved in environmental business. In Sweden, I focused on deepening my knowledge of environmental and social issues. After returning to Japan, I sought a long-term internship to gain more practical experience, and I decided on Green Carbon after reading an interview article by one of their interns.
What type of work are you involved in? Please tell us about your work.
Currently, I am in the Global Sourcing Unit, where I am responsible for researching carbon credit certification and supporting the preparation of sales materials.
What makes your job worthwhile?
I find great satisfaction in contributing to the highly specialized field of environmental business through hands-on work. It’s especially rewarding to see the research and materials I’ve produced actually contributing to real business operations, which truly makes me feel the significance of my work.
Through my work, I also learned the importance of being aware of the overall process and purpose – specifically, understanding how my tasks are connected to others and contribute to the bigger picture. This has helped me move beyond simply following instructions; I now instinctively try to grasp the context and intention behind every action I take.
This continuous learning process has allowed me to develop not only specialized knowledge but also fundamental professional skills. I genuinely feel that I’m growing and improving every day.
Finally, do you have a message for those who want to work for Green Carbon?
This is an environment where you can truly make a difference, even if you don’t have specialized knowledge, as long as you have a passion for tackling societal issues. Interns’ opinions are valued, and you can get involved in a wide range of tasks, making it a perfect place for anyone eager to grow. We look forward to welcoming you!