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E-dash Announces Gold Sponsorship for the GX Conference 2026

E-dash Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo and led by President Toma Yamazaki, is set to participate as a gold sponsor at the upcoming "GX Conference 2026 Summer," scheduled for July 9, 2026. The event, organized by SB Creative Corp., aims to explore sustainable energy strategies towards achieving a decarbonized society. During the conference, Kenichi Ishizuka, Head of the CFP Division at E-dash, will take the stage to discuss "Scope 3 Calculations and Reductions Across the Supply Chain," elaborating on the necessary steps and key points for effective implementation.

Background and Importance of Sponsorship

In recent years, corporate efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions have gathered momentum, spurred by frameworks like CDP and GX Future League. Many companies are responding to the requirements set forth in these initiatives, having seen the necessity of achieving SBT certifications. However, challenges abound, including limited resources, collaboration with suppliers, and hurdles in specific promotion processes.

As a solution-focused entity, E-dash has developed combined services that include "e-dash Survey," which aids in collecting, analyzing, and executing ESG data across supply chains, and the "e-dash" platform, which visualizes and reduces CO₂ emissions. This year, E-dash was designated by Japan's Ministry of the Environment to undertake a model project promoting decarbonization across the entire value chain for fiscal year 2028, positioning Scope 3 reduction support and awareness as one of the organization's top priorities.

The decision to sponsor the conference stems from E-dash’s alignment with the event’s theme: "Identifying Challenges and Solutions for Achieving GX, with advanced case studies from Japanese companies". The company sees this as an opportunity to share insights into the specific steps and successful precedents in Scope 3 reduction, underlined by their supportive services.

Event Details

• - Event Name: GX Conference 2026 Summer - Sustainable Energy Strategies for a Decarbonized Society
• - Date: July 9, 2026 (Thursday) from 1:00 PM to 5:10 PM (JST)
• - Format: Online (Live Streaming)
• - Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Organizer: SB Creative Corp. (Business + IT)
• - Registration and Details: GX Conference 2026

Session Overview

• - Date and Time: July 9, 2026 (Thursday) from 1:40 PM to 2:10 PM (JST)
• - Theme: Collaboratively Tackling Scope 3 Calculation and Reduction - Explanation of Concrete Steps and Key Points.
• - Lecture Content: The conference will feature enhanced discussions on the increasing number of certifications and guidelines concerning Scope 3 reductions available through frameworks such as CDP and GX Future League. While many companies are eager to embark on this journey, they often encounter roadblocks such as a scarcity of resources, partnerships with suppliers, and uncertainties about the efficacy of reduction measures. The session will delve into detailed steps toward achieving Scope 3 reductions, highlighting crucial aspects to consider at each phase of implementation.

Speaker Profile

Kenichi Ishizuka, Vice President of the Solutions & Advisory Division and the Head of CFP at E-dash, will lead the session. With a Master’s degree in Engineering and extensive experience in research and development at major chemical firms, Ishizuka has also been influential in leading new projects and initiatives at leading engineering firms. His extensive career includes setting up a venture focused on reducing food loss by valorizing surplus agricultural products and an exit from that endeavor. At E-dash, Ishizuka aims to act as a true partner for clients, spearheading the Solutions & Advisory and CFP operations.

About E-dash Inc.

• - Established: February 7, 2022
• - Capital: 3 billion 600 million yen
• - Stakeholders: Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Mizuho Innovation Frontier Co., Ltd. (a 100% subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group), among others.
• - Location: 6F Akasaka JEBL, 4-8-18 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo 107-0052
• - CEO: Toma Yamazaki

Corporate Website:

https://corp.e-dash.io/

Business Offerings:

• - CO₂ emission visualization and reduction service platform "e-dash": e-dash.io
• - Carbon credit marketplace "e-dash Carbon Offset": carbon-offset.e-dash.io
• - ESG data collection, analysis, and action support service for supply chains "e-dash Survey": e-dash Survey
• - Carbon footprint calculation service "e-dash CFP": e-dash CFP
• - Media to accelerate carbon neutrality "accel.": accel.e-dash.io
• - Environmental measures information search site for domestic companies "accel.DB": accel.DB