White Paper May 15, 2025 Starting from Zero: Achieving Carbon Neutrality

～Key Implementation Steps and Considerations for Overseas Offices～

Carbon neutrality is receiving increasing attention as a critical element for ensuring sustainable corporate growth. In recent years, as legal regulations have tightened and market expectations have grown, delays in addressing carbon neutrality have increasingly posed a real risk to competitive advantage. Particularly for companies operating internationally, adapting to diverse legal requirements and market trends across different regions is essential and adds complexity to the challenge.

For example, Europe is pushing forward with carbon tax initiatives, while China is strengthening its emissions trading system. In such an environment, understanding regional challenges and implementing the appropriate measures at overseas offices is indispensable.

This white paper is aimed at administrators and practitioners responsible for overseas offices and explains the fundamental concepts and implementation steps for carbon neutrality in a clear, easily understandable manner.

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What is Carbon Neutrality?
Key Terms Related to Carbon Neutrality
Challenges in Promoting Carbon Neutrality
Strategies for Addressing Carbon Neutrality Across the Entire Supply Chain
Overview of the Implementation Steps
Step 1: Planning and Strategy Development
Step 2: Selecting Services
Step 3: Implementing a Pilot Project
Step 4: Company-wide Rollout
Step 5: Monitoring and Improvement
Risk Management and Countermeasures

What is Carbon Neutrality?

Carbon neutrality refers to a state—or a set of efforts—where the total greenhouse gas emissions produced by a business or individual are balanced by the amount absorbed, effectively reducing net emissions to zero. Efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality are essential for companies to maintain sustainable growth and remain competitive in the market.

Global Trends

Efforts to promote carbon neutrality are advancing within the framework of international agreements, including the 2015 Paris Agreement. Notably, the European Union (EU) has set a target to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030 under its “Fit for 55” initiative, requiring companies to develop concrete reduction plans.

Three Key Factors for Successfully Achieving Carbon Neutrality

01. Accurate Measurement and Analysis of Emissions

Precisely assess current greenhouse gas emissions to identify which areas require reduction.
This involves detailed analyses of energy consumption, transportation methods, and production processes.

02. Implementation of Effective Reduction Measures

Improve energy efficiency through measures such as installing energy-saving equipment and optimizing processes.
Increase the use of renewable energy (for example, by adopting solar or wind power).
Enhance waste reduction and recycling efforts.

03. Utilization of Offsetting Measures

Purchase carbon credits to support emissions reduction activities in other regions or among other companies.
Invest in forest conservation projects and other carbon absorption initiatives.

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