This time, we interviewed Kei Uono, who works in both system development and public relations. Please read on to learn how Kei came to join our company and how they’ve been experiencing personal growth through their daily work!
Q. Please briefly introduce yourself, including your career to date.
I majored in Media and Communication at a university in Brazil, where I studied the production, editing, and distribution systems of various media such as television, radio, and the internet.
After graduating, I returned to Japan and entered the master’s program at the University of Tsukuba. Currently, I am enrolled in an international program called “International Joint Degree Master’s Program in Agro-Biomedical Science in Food and Health ” where I have studied in Japan, Taiwan, and France, conducting research on the relationship between media and dietary habits. Having completed my study abroad, I am now working on my master’s thesis while also fulfilling my graduation requirement through an internship at Green Carbon.
Q. What made you decide to work for Green Carbon?
The opportunity came to me through an introduction from Hazuki Kato, who was working as an intern at the time. To be honest, I had never even heard of the term “carbon credits” before, but as she explain it, I realized it was a chance to learn something completely new, and I became eager to take on the challenge.
Although I had already secured a job offer for after graduation, I wanted to experience the fast-paced and flexible environment unique to a startup beforehand, which is why I decided to apply for the internship.
Q. What type of work are you involved in? Please tell us about your work.
I mainly work on the “System Development” team, where I am responsible for researching and organizing carbon credit methodologies. These methodologies are documents that define the rules and conditions for generating carbon credits through the reduction or absorption of greenhouse gases. My task involves extracting the necessary requirements and criteria for project development from these complex documents, which can span dozens of pages, and translating them into a user-friendly system.
In addition, I am also involved in managing our LinkedIn account as part of our public relations efforts, including proposing content ideas and overseeing its operation.
Q. What challenges have you faced so far？
What I found most challenging at first was the complexity of the methodologies. When I first encountered them, I honestly had no idea where to begin reading. However, as I gradually worked through the documents and began to understand their structure, I started to see what the key points were.
Ever since, my main challenge has been to distill complex information into a clear, practical process that anyone can follow. In essence, my role is to bridge the gap between technical details and real-world application. It’s a demanding task, but also an incredibly rewarding part of my job.
Q. What makes your job worthwhile?
At GC, there are many talented members with diverse backgrounds, and I feel inspired every day. Some have deep expertise, others excel at driving projects forward, and some are great at analysis. Watching each person leverage their strengths up close has been an invaluable learning experience for me.
Q. Finally, do you have a message for those who want to work for Green Carbon?
GC is still a growing company, and one of its most appealing aspects is the flexibility to turn ideas like “this could be better” or “we could try it this way” into actual changes.
It’s a great place not only for those interested in topics like environmental issues, agriculture, or technology, but also for people who enjoy learning new things and want to engage with society from their own unique perspective.