RS Holdings and UMI Form Partnership to Promote GX through Innovative Technologies

Strategic Partnership for Green Transformation

RS Holdings Co., Ltd. (RSHD) and Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd. (UMI) have officially announced their partnership aimed at achieving Green Transformation (GX) through the implementation of innovative technologies. This collaboration will explore various financing methods and joint business ventures necessary to enhance societal integration of these advanced technologies.

RSHD, led by CEO Kaname Wakabayashi, is dedicated to contributing to the community and future through initiatives such as clean power supply from renewable energy sources, cutting-edge grid energy storage projects, and real estate ventures that support Green Transformation. The company excels in asset management, with its total asset scale exceeding 500 billion yen across its renewable energy facilities, establishing a solid operational track record through collaborative efforts.

On the other side, UMI specializes in venture capital within the materials and chemical sectors. Under the leadership of CEO Yosuke Kiba, UMI focuses on investing in startups and fostering new business opportunities while enhancing Japan’s technological prowess. Recently, UMI has partnered with Kawasaki City to create a climate-tech-centered industrial base in the Minato-Watada district of Kawasaki City, aiming to revolutionize the materials industry. Additionally, the company is actively involved in a task force established by Yamaguchi Prefecture to explore the designation of GX strategic areas.

Together, these two companies will work on nurturing startups, generating new business initiatives, and co-developing financial methods that contribute to collaborative efforts toward the broader realization of GX in Japan. The combined strengths of RSHD and UMI are set to create a sustainable future through innovative practices in their respective fields.

About RS Holdings

RS Holdings specializes in various enterprises including renewable energy generation, grid storage systems, real estate fund operations, and overseas investments in renewable energy. The headquarters are located at Roppongi Hills Cross Point, 6th Floor, 6-3-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo. For more information, visit their official website at RS Holdings.

About UMI

UMI aims to strengthen Japan’s technological capabilities and create a globally competitive industrial structure through the development of superior materials and chemical companies. Their office is situated in the Konwa Building, 2nd Floor, 1-12-22 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo. Learn more by visiting UMI.

This partnership embodies the spirit of innovation and collaboration as both entities strive towards sustainable development and transformative technologies that can change industries and empower communities.