Carbon EX raises JPY 300m, Asuene takes majority stake
Asuene and SBI Holdings have made an additional investment of 300 million yen in Carbon EX, which operates a carbon credit and emissions trading exchange. In addition, Asuene has increased its investment ratio in Carbon EX to 51%, making it a consolidated subsidiary. The cumulative investment amount is now 400 million yen.
Background
As the movement towards a carbon-free society accelerates worldwide, the importance of the carbon credit market is increasing dramatically. In Europe in particular, the carbon credit trading market is being developed, and strict emission reduction obligations are being imposed on companies. Carbon credit trading is also expanding in the United States and Asian countries, and the acquisition and use of carbon credits has become essential as a powerful means of reducing CO2 emissions.
In Japan, too, policies are being implemented to achieve the government's goal of becoming "carbon neutral by 2050." The GX-ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) will be fully implemented from fiscal year 2026, creating a situation in which the use of carbon credits is even more required, especially among large companies. It is now essential for companies not only to visualize their own emissions, but also to practice decarbonization management using carbon credits, and the demand for such management is rapidly expanding.
In light of these changes in the market environment, Asuene has decided to make an additional investment in Carbon EX and make it a consolidated subsidiary. This will strengthen Asuene's system for comprehensively supporting companies' decarbonization efforts, from CO2 emissions visualization and reduction to carbon credit trading, and accelerate the growth of the carbon credit market both in Japan and overseas.
Future outlook
The Asuene platform, which can provide a one-stop solution to visualize and reduce CO2 emissions, as well as offsetting using carbon credits, is a major strength on a global scale. By making Carbon EX a consolidated subsidiary, Asuene aims to further accelerate management decision-making and support the decarbonization of companies in a global environment where the speed of change is rapid.
The seamless integration of "ASUENE" with the carbon credit and emissions trading exchange "Carbon EX" will enable companies to promote decarbonization even more smoothly and efficiently. In addition, strengthening API integration will create an environment where companies can buy and sell carbon credits more easily, further accelerating decarbonization.
By making Carbon EX a consolidated subsidiary, Asuene will drive the expansion of the carbon credit market on a global scale. Aiming to realize its mission of "Making the world a better place for the next generation," Asuene will continue to expand its business in the areas of decarbonization and ESG.
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