【Just Before the Event – Last Chance to Register】Key Government Ministries and Decarbonization Policy Secretariats Convene | Carbon Credits Journal Forum – Mid-Session Speaker Introduction

The Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, together with the secretariats overseeing Japan’s decarbonization policies, will convene to provide in-depth insights into on-the-ground practices and the latest policy developments.

Green Carbon Inc. (Representative Director: Jun Okita; hereinafter “Green Carbon”), which develops and sells nature-based carbon credits, will host one of Japan’s largest carbon credit–focused forums, the Carbon Credits Journal Forum (hereinafter, the “Forum”), on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum Hall B7 (directly connected to Yurakucho Station). More than 500 leading decarbonization stakeholders from Japan and abroad will gather to engage in serious discussions on the future of carbon credits.

This time, we introduce the speakers for the Forum’s mid-sessions: “Decarbonization Policy Trends from the Perspective of Policy Secretariats” and “Decarbonization Policy Trends from the Perspective of Government Ministries.”

In the session titled “Decarbonization Policy Trends from the Perspective of Policy Secretariats,” speakers from Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc., Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd., and Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI), together with moderators from Angle Create Co., Ltd. / Business Journal, will take the stage. From the perspectives of the Carbon Credit Market Development Office, the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Secretariat, and the GX League Secretariat, the session will share the latest policy developments and insights, followed by a panel discussion looking ahead to future directions.

In the session titled “Decarbonization Policy Trends from the Perspective of Government Ministries,” representatives from the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will participate, with moderators from Angle Create Co., Ltd. / Business Journal. The panel discussion will explore recent decarbonization policy trends from each ministry’s perspective, as well as the latest developments related to the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).

Participation in the Forum is free of charge. Those who wish to stay informed about the latest decarbonization trends or to build networks with leading decarbonization companies are strongly encouraged to register and attend. With just one day remaining until the event, this is a valuable opportunity not to be missed.

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◆Participating Organizations (in no particular order, honorifics omitted)

Green Carbon Inc.; Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA); Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.; Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.; Gold Standard; Verra; Kanematsu Corporation; The Norinchukin Bank; FamilyMart Co., Ltd.; The Japan Agricultural News; Itoki Corporation; KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd.; GXIS Co., Ltd.; Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.; Environmental Business Online; Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.; Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.; Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI); Salesforce Japan; Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.; Sumitomo Corporation; Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation; The Nikkei; Archeda Inc.; Earth hacks Inc.; Bywill Inc.; aora Inc.

※ Major corporations, local governments, ministries and agencies, and startups in the carbon credit field will participate. Further details will be announced in due course.

〇Excerpt from the Carbon Credits Journal Forum official website

◆Forum Overview

Event Name	Carbon Credits Journal Forum
Date	Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time	9:30–21:00 (※18:30–20:30: Forum Networking Reception)
Format	On-site only (archived streaming scheduled at a later date)
Venue/Access	Tokyo International Forum B7 (directly connected to Yurakucho Station)
Expected Attendance	500+ participants
Target Audience	Business corporations (GX / decarbonization / corporate planning / new business / ESG professionals) Carbon credit–related companies Financial institutions and investors Government ministries and local authorities Research institutes and universities, among others
Participation Fee	Free (advance registration required/Some charges apply)

Recommended For
・Professionals responsible for GX, decarbonization, sustainability, or new business initiatives ・Those seeking the latest trends and use cases in carbon credits ・Organizations aiming to build networks with key domestic and international players ・Companies exploring new business opportunities in the GX field ・Startups in decarbonization-related sectors

◆Program Highlights

09:30: Opening Remarks / Keynote Speech
　Session①: Carbon Credit Quality
　Session②: Carbon Credit Utilization and Creation (Insets, Offsets, Forest Credit Case Studies)
Mid-session: Latest Decarbonization Policy Updates from Secretariat and Government Agencies
　Session③: CO₂ Emissions Calculation, Visualization, and Carbon Credit Developers
　Session④: GX Startups and GX Talent Recruitment
18:30: Forum Networking Reception

※Catering by Imperial Hotel (buffet style; unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks)
※Networking reception is limited to Premium and Expert ticket holders

〇Images shown from left to right: venue, buffet, and networking reception venue

◆Ticket Information

【Standard Pass】｜¥0
Free ticket granting access to all Forum sessions.

【Premium Pass】｜¥10,000
Access to all Forum sessions and the networking reception with speakers and participating companies.
※ Receipts will be issued on the day.

【Expert Pass】｜¥10,000
Access to all Forum sessions and the networking reception.
In addition, the Secretariat will provide a list of participating companies and support inter-company matching.
※ A success fee will be charged separately if matching is completed.
※ Please contact the Secretariat for details.

【Archive Viewing Pass】｜ ¥0
Archived videos of all Forum sessions will be shared approximately two weeks after the event.

◆Mid-Session “Latest Policy Developments from the Perspective of Policy Secretariats” – Speaker Information

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.

Head, Carbon Credit Market Development Office
Takumi Matsuo

◆ Mid-Session: Decarbonization Policy Trends from the Perspective of Policy Secretariats
(14:25–15:05)