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TBS Green Transformation: Pioneering Climate Action

In an exciting move towards sustainability, TBS Holdings and UPDATER have partnered to establish TBS Green Transformation (TBS GX), a new company dedicated to advancing climate change initiatives. As the need for effective strategies against global warming grows, this venture aims to leverage renewable energy solutions within the TBS Group and beyond.

The Birth of TBS Green Transformation

This joint initiative comes in the wake of Japan's ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Both TBS Holdings, based in Minato, Tokyo, and UPDATER, located in Setagaya, Tokyo, recognize that reducing greenhouse gas emissions from corporate activities is now essential. In light of this, TBS GX will play a pivotal role in fostering the responsible use of renewable energy across all group operations.

Objectives and Vision

TBS GX is not just about meeting energy needs; it seeks to innovate how renewable energy is cultivated. By constructing agricultural solar power plants, also known as ‘solar sharing’—where solar panels are installed atop farmland—TBS GX plans to generate renewable energy while simultaneously addressing agricultural challenges such as abandoned farmland and declining farmers. This dual approach aims to enhance local economic stability while providing sustainable energy solutions.

The Energy Revolution: Strategies and Action Plans

TBS GX will focus on several key initiatives:
1. Renewable Energy Development: The company plans to build renewable energy plants to produce green energy specifically for the TBS Group's operations. This energy will be sold to UPDATER, which will then ensure that it reaches TBS Group companies through advanced blockchain technology, thus maintaining electricity traceability.
2. Decarbonization Support: Beyond energy production, TBS GX aims to assist various companies within the TBS Group in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions through various decarbonization measures, promoting an integrated approach to sustainability.
3. Community-Focused Projects: The newly established company will prioritize projects that tell a story and foster community involvement, positioning the green energy initiative as a key narrative in the TBS brand, beginning with the renovation of the iconic Midoriyama Studio into a sustainable production hub.

Future Prospects

As TBS GX looks ahead, it aims to first empower the Midoriyama Studio as a model of sustainable production, before spreading its initiatives throughout TBS Group locations in the Akasaka area and, eventually, extending its services to external companies. The overarching goal is to contribute to a national carbon neutral strategy by enhancing sustainability throughout Japan's societal framework.

New Company Overview

• - Name: TBS Green Transformation
• - Location: Minato-ku, Akasaka, Tokyo
• - Capital: 100 million yen
• - Shareholders: TBS Holdings (95%), UPDATER (5%)
• - Date of Establishment: June 2, 2025
• - Representative: Ayako Hoga, CEO

Through TBS GX, the TBS Group aims to not only demonstrate a commitment to renewable energy but to become a driving force in transforming societal attitudes towards climate action. As global and local communities grapple with climate change, TBS GX positions itself as a beacon of hope, innovation, and responsibility in the fight for a sustainable future.

For more detailed insights into TBS Holdings' sustainability efforts, visit their official sustainability page: TBS Holdings Sustainability.