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e-dash Hosting a Free Seminar on LCCO2 Evaluation

e-dash Corporation, based in Minato, Tokyo, is set to hold a free online seminar for construction materials manufacturers on May 27, 2026. The seminar, titled "Efforts for CO₂ Emission Calculation and Third-party Verification in Preparation for the Launch of the LCCO2 Evaluation System", will be co-hosted with Intertek Certification Corporation, a company renowned for its expertise in greenhouse gas emissions verification.

Why This Seminar is Needed

With the global aim of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the focus on CO₂ reduction in buildings has shifted from merely evaluating emissions during usage phases to considering the entire lifecycle, from material production to demolition. The Japanese government plans to introduce a system promoting LCCO2 (Lifecycle Carbon) evaluation by FY2028. As a result, construction material manufacturers will need accurate data on the CO₂ emissions produced during their product manufacturing to meet the new regulations. This precise data will become a foundational requirement for developers and general contractors assessing building evaluations going forward.

As demands for transparency escalate across the industry, construction material manufacturers face the urgent challenge of accurately calculating their emissions and ensuring objective reliability through third-party verification. The ability to manage these aspects will significantly affect their future business relationships and competitiveness.

Seminar Highlights

e-dash Corporation

The session will delve into effective methods for calculating CO₂ emissions in alignment with the latest trends, alongside strategies for utilizing subsidies to alleviate cost burdens.

Intertek Certification Corporation

Experts will present critical points regarding third-party verification and practical considerations for preparation, drawn from their professional insights.

Who Should Attend?

• - Individuals wishing to intelligently alleviate the costs associated with CO₂ emissions calculation and third-party verification using subsidies.
• - Those receiving disclosure requests from major developers or general contractors, or those looking to begin preparations in anticipation.
• - Anyone seeking to understand the nature of third-party verification and organize their future response strategies.

Event Details

• - Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 16:00 – 17:00 (Doors Open at 15:55)
• - Format: Online (Zoom Webinar)
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Organizers: e-dash Corporation, Intertek Certification Corporation
• - Registration and Further Information: [Link to Register]

Important Notes

• - Participation may be restricted for those from competing businesses, individuals, or freelancers.
• - Only registered accounts with the same email address can join on the seminar day.
• - The streaming URL will be sent to registered corporate email addresses by the day before.

Speakers' Profiles

Kenichi Ishizuka

Position: Vice President, Solutions & Advisory Department, e-dash Corporation
Kenichi holds a Master's degree in Engineering and has accumulated experience in research and technological developments at major chemical enterprises, strategic consulting in foreign firms, and engineering companies. Joining e-dash in August 2025, he now leads efforts for carbon footprint calculation and application across various industries.

Atsunori Nishizono

Position: Manager, Sustainability Assurance Business Development, Intertek Certification Corporation
A graduate of Kyoto University Graduate School, Atsunori transitioned to sustainability after gaining expertise in the IT and business sectors. He now leads the development of sustainability-related audit programs and serves as an ISO 14001 auditor and GHG/CFP verifier, enhancing corporate reliability from the frontline of audits.

For inquiries regarding the seminar, please contact e-dash Corporation’s Marketing Department.

Company Overview

e-dash Corporation

• - Established: February 7, 2022
• - Shareholders: Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Mizuho Innovation Frontier Co., Ltd. (100% subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group)
• - Address: 6F Akasaka JEBL, 4-8-18 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo 107-0052
• - CEO: Tomo Yamazaki

Services Offered

• - Development and operation of the CO2 emission visualization and reduction service platform "e-dash".
• - Management of carbon credit marketplace "e-dash Carbon Offset".
• - Support services for ESG data collection, analysis, and execution actions in supply chains via "e-dash Survey".
• - Operational management of carbon footprint calculation services "e-dash CFP".
• - Media operation for accelerating carbon neutrality: "accel.".
• - Environmental measures information search site for domestic companies: "accel.DB".

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