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Upcoming Seminar on Carbon Credits Utilization

On May 9, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host an insightful seminar focused on carbon credit utilization, featuring prominent expert Megumi Sakakibara from the Mitsubishi Research Institute. This event will shed light on the important role carbon credits play in helping companies achieve carbon neutrality, especially in the face of accelerating corporate efforts towards sustainability.

Seminar Overview

The seminar, titled "Exploring the Latest Advances in Carbon Credit Utilization," aims to examine the intricate world of carbon credits through the lenses of compliance and voluntary usage. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how companies can leverage these credits to meet their compliance obligations and voluntarily offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Key Topics to be Covered

1. Current Market Landscape for Carbon Credits

• - What are Carbon Credits?: An explanation of the mechanisms behind carbon credits.
• - Key Stakeholders: Understanding who is involved in the carbon credit ecosystem.
• - Utilization Objectives: Analyzing the goals of compliance use versus voluntary use of carbon credits.
• - Market Trends: Insight into the dynamic movements within the carbon credit market.

2. Compliance Use of Carbon Credits

• - Compliance Mechanisms: Overview of main regulatory frameworks where carbon credits can be effectively utilized.
• - Detailed Exploration: An in-depth look at specific compliance systems, including Japan's GX-ETS and the international aviation CORSIA initiative.
• - Monitoring Trends: Key developments to be aware of in compliance usage.

3. Voluntary Use of Carbon Credits

• - Applications in Voluntary Initiatives: How businesses can utilize carbon credits for their own activities and events.
• - GHG Offset Strategies: Detailed discussions on offsetting emissions generated by company operations and events or products.
• - Considerations for Trends: What to keep in mind regarding voluntary usage.

4. Conclusion: Perspectives on Utilizing Carbon Credits

By the end of this seminar, participants will have a comprehensive overview of the current state of carbon credits and practical methods for their effective use in the transition towards carbon neutrality.

5. Q&A Session

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the speaker during a dedicated Q&A segment, fostering a more interactive learning environment.

6. Networking Opportunities

The seminar will also feature a networking session designed to facilitate connections between the speaker and participants, as well as among attendees themselves. This is an invaluable chance to expand professional networks and explore business opportunities.

Registration Information

Participants can choose from various formats to attend, including in-person attendance, live streaming, or accessing archived sessions for two weeks at their convenience.

Fee Structure

• - Individual: ¥37,610 (tax included)
• - Discounted Rate: ¥32,610 for two or more participants from the same company.
• - Special Rate: Local government participants can register for a reduced fee of ¥11,000 (tax included) under certain conditions.

For more details and to register for this seminar, please visit: JPI Seminar Registration.

A Note on Future Engagement

Following the seminar, participants will have opportunities to ask questions and connect with the speaker further, facilitating ongoing discussions and networking. Archiving will continue to be available for those who want to revisit the material after the live event.

About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) has been dedicated for half a century to supporting national policies and projects by offering high-quality, exclusive seminars aimed at executives and senior managers to enhance the knowledge base and contribute meaningfully to public discourse.