Carbon Credits Journal Forum

He founded Green Carbon Inc., a company specializing in the creation and sales support of nature-based carbon credits, and currently serves as its Representative Director.

He has led multiple carbon credit development projects in collaboration with leading overseas universities, including the creation of voluntary carbon credits and projects utilizing the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). He has also participated in COP29 and COP30, contributing to global discussions on carbon credits and decarbonization.

Through these initiatives, he aims to establish Green Carbon as a globally recognized leader in the green and decarbonization sector representing Japan.

She joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in 1994. She holds an MBA from Cornell University (United States).

Throughout her career, she has held a wide range of senior positions, including Director of the Food Industry Corporate Behavior Office at MAFF, Planning Officer at the International Public Relations Office of the Prime Minister’s Office, Director of the Rural Policy Promotion Office, Director of the Food Culture and Market Development Division, Director of the International Policy Division at the Minister’s Secretariat, and Director-General for Administration at the Livestock Industry Bureau.

From 2022, she served as a Cabinet Councillor at the Cabinet Secretariat (attached to the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary), where she was responsible for initiatives such as the Digital Garden City Nation Initiative, digital administrative and fiscal reform, and regional revitalization through the SDGs.

Since July 2024, in her current role, she has been promoting agricultural, forestry, and fisheries policy from an environmental perspective, advancing initiatives related to biodiversity, Green Transformation (GX), and the circular economy. She also plays a central role in implementing Japan’s Green Food System Strategy, which aims to simultaneously enhance productivity and sustainability across the food, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors—targeting net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050 through innovation.

Radio personality and podcast creator. Serves as biweekly assistant on the nationwide radio program “Weekly Nobby Times” for MUSIC BIRD (Tokyo FM Group) and hosts news programs (Mainichi Shimbun/NewsPicks) on the audio distribution platform Voicy.

Through the podcast program “Geek Lab,” which he plans and produces, and his own Voicy show “Yurujiji!,” he delivers the latest tech trends and business news in an accessible way.

At JAXA, engaged in project management and related duties for the Land Observation Satellite-2 (ALOS-2). Focused on application research and development using satellite technology and its social implementation both domestically and internationally. Currently, in addition to satellite utilization for disaster and land management, promoting public-private collaboration for co-creation toward satellite use in carbon credit systems.

At Shionogi & Co., Ltd., he developed and launched a COVID-19 epidemic prediction service, receiving the Japan Open Innovation Grand Prize Selection Committee Special Award and the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award. After working at Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, he joined Osaka Gas in 2023, leading new business initiatives in the carbon credit sector. He developed and sold the carbon credit quality assessment tool “GreenChecker” and implemented projects such as the Philippine AWD project. In June 2024, he served as a panelist at a press conference held by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries regarding private-sector JCM projects.

At a U.S.-based strategic consulting firm, engaged in consulting projects spanning strategic planning to execution support, including new business development, M&A, sales transformation, and mid-term management planning. At a general trading company, focused on new business development in areas such as environmental infrastructure and energy, and engaged in formulating and driving company-wide strategies for business expansion in emerging markets. After joining Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support, based in Tokyo, he has been involved in supporting new business creation for large domestic and international corporations addressing social issues including climate change and Green Transformation (GX), supporting startup growth, and policy formulation for government agencies.

Head of Market Operations for Gold Standard, one of the world’s leading carbon credit standards with nearly 4,000 projects across more than 100 countries. Leads Gold Standard’s efforts to shape and adapt to the evolving carbon market by collaborating with policymakers, international organizations, non-profits, and corporations. Previously served for eight years with the UK government, most recently as Head of the International Carbon Markets Unit, and held various roles within HM Treasury, the Cabinet Office, and the Department for Energy and Climate Change.

Regional Lead for Asia Pacific at Verra. Responsible for building strategic relationships and collaborating with government partners to promote the use of the Verra Certification Mechanism (VCM) and Verra standards. Provides technical support to government partners through participation in policy dialogues, VCM capacity-building programs, interoperability among registries, and operationalization of Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.

At a major consulting firm, engaged in diverse sustainability consulting, including formulating sustainability strategies, supporting ESG-related disclosures such as materiality analysis, TCFD compliance, and impact assessments.

As Deputy Director of the Sustainable Finance Promotion Office, Comprehensive Policy Division, Financial Services Agency, engaged in various government policy formulation related to climate change and other issues.

After joining Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support, involved in new business development for large corporations in climate change and circular economy domains, accompanying support for domestic climate tech companies, and policy formulation for government agencies.

Joined Kanematsu in 2009. After working in the Steel Division and Corporate Planning, became dedicated to GX in 2023. Engaged in creating new GX businesses through group collaboration and partnerships with other companies in the Kanematsu Group’s GX focus areas: “Energy,” “Materials,” “Agriculture & Food,” and “Veins.” In “Agriculture & Food,” he works to establish inset mechanisms in collaboration with suppliers and downstream companies, utilizing biochar, environmentally conscious rice, and methane-reducing cattle feed. As a trading company connecting supply chains, he aims to build sustainable food supply chains in partnership with business partners.

After working at a financial institution, joined the Norinchukin Bank in 2012. Following roles in domestic corporate sales and overseas assignments, became involved in establishing the Sustainable Business Team within the Sales Planning Department in 2022, where I remain today. In addition to work in sustainable finance, nature-based carbon credits, and TNFD disclosure support, he recently launched the Insetting Consortium to advance insetting initiatives in the food and agriculture sector. He is engaged in promoting and expanding insetting alongside nearly 30 member companies.

After working for domestic and international food manufacturers, joined FamilyMart in 2014. Engaged in procurement of raw materials for ready-to-eat meals under the company’s private brand. He was seconded to Japan Food Supply Co., Ltd., FamilyMart’s dedicated ready-to-eat meal ingredient procurement company, as Sales Department Manager. In 2021, he returned to the Manufacturing Infrastructure & Quality Control Division / Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Department. In his current role, he works in the department responsible for establishing supply chain hubs and managing manufacturing for convenience stores, covering everything from ready-to-eat meal ingredients to factory production and distribution. Within the company, he serves as a practitioner for GX (Green Transformation) promotion, procuring environmentally conscious products like greenhouse gas reduction rice and driving related initiatives.

Born in Aichi Prefecture. His father was a JA employee, and his grandfather was a prefectural agricultural extension officer. After graduating from Keio University in 2005, he joined the Japan Agricultural News. As a reporter, he served at the Tohoku branch office, covered the National Diet, was the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries beat reporter, the farming beat reporter, and the beat reporter for the investigative reporting team “Farmers’ Special Report Team” using LINE. He became Deputy Director of the Digital Innovation Office (now the Solutions Business Division) in February 2024. In July 2024, he was appointed Secretary-General upon the establishment of the “Midori GX Lab” consortium, which aims for sustainable food and agriculture. He received the 2025 Climate Change Action Award from the Minister of the Environment through this consortium. He also serves concurrently as Editor-in-Chief of the LINE media outlet “Midori GX News.”

Joined ZIXIS in 2021 (on secondment from Sumitomo Corporation). Currently serves as Head of the Green Strategy Office, engaged in strategic planning and implementation of various measures toward carbon neutrality. Promotes the spread of carbon offset LPG, develops projects for procuring and creating carbon credits, and advances green LPG business development.

He was responsible for creating Kyoto Mechanism credits and forming projects in the environmental division of a general contractor, as well as developing green infrastructure-related technologies and launching projects. He joined Sumitomo Forestry in 2022 and is engaged in consulting on domestic forests and forestry, mainly supporting the creation of forest-derived carbon credits.

I am responsible for editing the quarterly publication Environmental Business and Environmental Business Online, a business media outlet specializing in the environment and sustainability sector. Drawing on editorial experience with specialized publications focused on the natural environment, I currently cover a wide range of themes including GX, renewable energy, resource circulation, biodiversity, and sustainability management. This involves interviewing and editing content for diverse entities—from companies of all sizes and local governments to public agencies and experts. I report daily on environmental sector trends, keeping a watchful eye on both policy developments and business practices.

Graduated from Waseda University Faculty of Law in 1992; completed Master’s program at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Law and Politics in 2002. After joining the Tokyo Stock Exchange (as it was then known) in 1992, held positions in the Equity Department, Fixed Income Department (responsible for institutional planning for the government bond futures and options market), seconded to the Securities Bureau of the Ministry of Finance, Derivatives Department, Japan Securities Depository Center (responsible for institutional planning for the general DVP clearing system), Listing Department (responsible for establishing the ETF and emissions trading markets), Corporate Planning Department, and Sustainability Promotion Headquarters. Appointed Head of the Carbon Credit Market Development Office in 2022.

Joined the company in 2015. Areas of expertise/responsibilities include climate change policy, market mechanisms (such as the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), international negotiations under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and the Carbon Offsets and Reduction Scheme for International Civil Aviation (CORSIA)), the policy application of nudges (primarily in the environmental field), and evidence-based policy making (EBPM).

After completing his studies at Waseda University’s Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering, he joined Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. in 2010. In 2018, he completed his studies in business administration at the University of Cambridge. He is currently a member of the company’s Energy Industry Consulting Department and serves as group manager of the Green Transformation Group.

His areas of expertise include GX (Green Transformation), decarbonization, and the energy industry, including electricity. He works on a wide range of themes, including policy formulation support, new business development, implementation support, business feasibility analysis and evaluation, and research. Since 2022, he has been in charge of overseeing the entire project at the GX League Management Office, a project commissioned by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Born in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. After graduating from Yokohama National University, joined Vector Inc. in 2014 and was seconded to its subsidiary, Until Inc. Appointed as an Executive Officer in fiscal year 2023, also involved in the group’s startup investments and new business areas. Participated in Rocketstar’s Search Fund program. In January 2025, acquired Business Journal Inc. through M&A, renamed it Angle Create Inc., and assumed the position of Representative Director.

Joined the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2002. Served in the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, the Trade Policy Bureau, and the Manufacturing Industries Bureau, followed by study abroad (Master of International Affairs, Georgetown University). Assigned to the Kyoto Mechanism Promotion Office (then) within the Bureau of Industrial Technology and Environment in 2010. After handling market mechanisms (Kyoto Mechanism, Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)), he was seconded to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat (market mechanisms division) and has since been engaged in international relations work on climate change and energy. Currently responsible for climate change negotiations (COP), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the JCM, and the Clean Energy Initiative for ASEAN (CEFIA), a public-private cooperation initiative in the clean energy sector.

After graduating from Kyoto University’s Faculty of Agriculture, joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2004. Engaged in policy formulation primarily in the fields of environment, technology, and international affairs. Completed a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the University of Washington’s School of Public Policy in 2012. Worked at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific from 2015 to 2017. Upon returning to Japan, handled trade negotiations such as the Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement, CPTPP, and RCEP, as well as smart agriculture policy. Assumed current position in July 2024. Under the Green Food System Strategy, promotes climate change countermeasures and biodiversity conservation initiatives in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Attended COP29 and COP30 on climate change. Building on discussions at COP30, currently focuses on overseas deployment of Japan’s decarbonization technologies and promoting investment through public-private partnerships.

Master’s degrees from the Graduate School of Engineering (Department of Technology Management and Strategy) at the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago Graduate School (Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy). After joining the Ministry of the Environment, engaged extensively in domestic and international climate change initiatives, including development and demonstration of decarbonization technologies for societal implementation, international negotiations at climate change COPs, regional decarbonization in Hokkaido, and promotion of climate change projects under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). From July 2023 for two years, served at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications supporting research and development in the information and communications/AI fields. Assumed current position in August 2025.

Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Agriculture, majoring in International Development Agriculture. Completed the Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo, specializing in Urban Engineering. Joined the company in 2018. Specialized field/responsibilities: Climate change policy market mechanisms (including the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement). Authored books and papers: “Credit Creation Systems for Decarbonization Business,” “International Trends in Decarbonization Business.”

After gaining experience in energy and decarbonization business development at a previous company, joined Salesforce Japan K.K. in 2023. Leads decarbonization and sustainability business initiatives, including the ESG integrated management SaaS solution Net Zero Cloud. Appointed Head of Industry Advisory in 2025. Leads a team of industry experts, responsible for formulating and driving industry adoption strategies for the company’s solutions, including CRM and AI technologies.

After gaining experience as an account sales representative in the advertising division of an information magazine, he worked in sales team management and strategic planning/design at an online media advertising sales team and a data marketing company. Joined e-dash Inc. in 2024. Served as Sales Director, primarily driving sales of SaaS and decarbonization solutions targeting enterprise clients, before assuming the current role. Leads an organization supporting all client companies—large, medium, and small—from upstream strategic design for decarbonization initiatives through to execution support.

As an expert in climate change, he provides consulting support to government agencies and private companies. Recent projects include the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s initiative to promote the creation of carbon credits for absorption and removal systems, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s carbon footprint policy. He is a core member of the BCG Public Sector Group and the Climate Change & Sustainability Group. He joined BCG after working at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

After joining the company in 1992, he gained extensive experience spanning from manufacturing sites in the petrochemical and functional resin fields to technical planning and overseas business operations. At the Malaysia base, he drove business growth as a Director and Plant Manager. After serving as Deputy General Manager of the Manufacturing Technology Department, he became Head of the CNX (Carbon Neutral Transformation) Strategy Office in 2022 and assumed the role of General Manager of the CNX Strategy Department in 2025. Currently, as an Executive Officer of Idemitsu Kosan, he is advancing decarbonization and growth strategies.

At a private think tank, I supported the carbon credit policies of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment, handling the operation of the J-Credit system, the creation of the “Carbon Credit Report,” and the management of review meetings.

Since 2022, at Sumitomo Corporation, I have been involved in creating voluntary credits and JCM credits, as well as supporting credit procurement primarily for domestic companies.

Served in corporate sales, business planning, and new business development at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation. Gained experience in domestic and international business and financial operations through assignments to Mitsubishi UFJ Bank’s Sales Division and a posting in London. Currently leads the new business development team as Head of the Corporate Business Development Office. Focusing on GX and decarbonization, he promotes the creation and utilization of carbon credits, along with related investments and business partnerships. He spearheads implementation-oriented initiatives that transform decarbonization into growth opportunities from both regulatory and operational perspectives.

Editor-in-Chief of NIKKEI GX. Covered machinery, electronics, trading companies, and startups as a reporter. Stationed in Bangkok for four years starting in 2013. Upon returning to Japan, led a project team investigating supply chain issues and the new corporate landscape of the Reiwa era. At GX, has extensively covered topics including carbon credit systems. Assumed current position in April 2025.

Graduated from Hitotsubashi University, Faculty of Economics. Gained experience in sales and domain planning at a major Japanese IT company, leading the development of sales strategies for new products and the establishment of sales operations. Subsequently led business development at an AI startup and a satellite data venture.

In 2022, founded Archeda Inc. centered on satellite data and analytics technology. Focuses on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of data-driven projects and advancing decision-making within the natural capital domain, particularly Nature-based Solutions. Selected for the “Amazing Ventures 100” in 2024.

Joined Mitsui & Co. in 2014. Responsible for strategic planning, logistics, and business investment in the steel products sector, driving business growth and organizational value enhancement. Since 2022, engaged in new business development in decarbonization and community development within the Energy Solutions Division, promoting cross-industry collaboration including co-creation projects with Hakuhodo. Joined Earth hacks in 2025, participating from its launch phase. Centered on behavior change design rooted in consumers’ “desires,” he collaborates with diverse partners including government agencies, distributors, and retailers. He leads the expansion of Decaboo Core business services and the development of co-creation programs with Generation Z.

After graduating from Waseda University, he worked at a major listed real estate developer, engaged in product planning and sales, commercial facility development, and related roles. Subsequently, he served as the consulting manager for the Brand Management Division at Link and Motivation Inc. He established Forward Inc. in 2013 and became its Representative Director in 2020. He advocates “Sustainability Branding” and has extensive management consulting experience focused on connecting non-financial value with corporate value. In April 2023, he became Representative Director and COO of BYWILL Inc. He assumed his current position in March 2025. He specializes in consulting on corporate brand and marketing strategy, organizational strategy, and GX (Green Transformation) promotion. He also serves as Director of the BYWILL Carbon Neutral Research Institute. His published works include “Sustainability Branding” (Diamond Inc.).

After working in planning and operations for a shared points service, I started my own business. I launched multiple ventures and have completed two business transfers to date. Currently, I am focused on building mechanisms for a sustainable circular economy. By combining our unique environmental points system that distributes carbon credits to customers, IP development and cultural creation, creative production, and gamification, we aim to transform the “economic burden” of environmental action into “economic development.” The presentation will focus on the deployment of a unique environmental point platform that enables decarbonization and economic growth to coexist.

Joined a major advertising agency. Engaged in new business development, involved in industry-academia collaboration with universities/research institutions, and established the ESG division. Participated in the founding of Green Carbon Inc., promoting carbon credit creation projects domestically and internationally. Provided ESG consulting to over 100 companies, primarily Prime-listed firms, and built relationships with carbon credit sales and creation companies. Also involved in public relations, corporate planning, and overall new business development, overseeing this Forum. Areas of expertise: GX/Decarbonization/Sustainability/ESG/Public Relations/Business Development