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Yachiyo Engineering's Green Power Initiative Earns Recognition

In a significant achievement for environmental sustainability, Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. based in Tokyo, has been awarded the Excellence Award at the 26th Green Purchasing Awards held on December 3, 2025, by the Green Purchasing Network (GPN). This accolade recognizes companies that actively engage in delivering products and services aimed at reducing environmental impacts while fulfilling social responsibilities.

Commitment to Green Power

Yachiyo Engineering stands out as a green power certificate issuer, taking a proactive approach by enabling local companies to purchase green power certificates generated from renewable energy sources, specifically biomass, from cleaning plants across ten municipalities nationwide. The funds acquired through these purchases support municipal operations and address local challenges, effectively fostering an economic cycle centered on sustainability.

Key Features of the Initiative

1. Realizing Local Economic Circulation
The initiative prioritizes the sale of green power certificates to businesses within the region, thereby ensuring that the economic value derived from renewable energy is reinvested locally. The financial contributions made by purchasing companies not only support the maintenance of the cleaning plants but also address community issues, contributing to local economic resilience.

2. Promotion of Decarbonization
As companies strive for decarbonization, green certificates and credits have become vital tools. Yachiyo Engineering's collaboration with municipalities facilitates a practical approach to decarbonization through the green power certificate program. This innovation allows businesses, particularly those in challenging sectors like construction, to reduce CO₂ emissions without significant capital investments.

3. Effective Utilization of Waste Resources
In a transformative shift, waste is viewed not just as refuse but as a valuable resource. The partner cleaning plants utilize waste from citizens as biomass fuel, which is then converted into electricity. This initiative not only creates new economic value from local waste but significantly contributes to the development of a sustainable society.

Award Submission Title and Key Evaluation Points

The title for the award submission was: “Expanding Nationwide! Promoting Local Decarbonization through Green Power Certificates from Waste Incineration Facilities.” The initiative was evaluated positively for:

• - Building a virtuous cycle system that strengthens local economic dynamics while promoting environmental values derived from waste.
• - Serving as a crucial link between local governments and businesses, effectively enabling public and private partnership for simultaneous CO₂ reduction and revitalization of local economies.
• - The anticipated expansion of collaborative efforts with more municipalities going forward.

Feedback from Yachiyo's Sustainability Team

Mr. Genshi Kitagawa, from the Sustainability Services Department, expressed gratitude for receiving this esteemed award. "This recognition reflects the strong partnerships we’ve established with local municipalities and the companies purchasing our green power certificates. Our objective is to create local economic cycles by realizing the inherent value of waste, thereby contributing to community solutions and sustainable practices."
Mr. Kitagawa further emphasized Yachiyo Engineering's commitment to scaling this model across the country to achieve a low-carbon society and foster sustainable regional development.

Contact for Green Power Certificates

Companies interested in exploring decarbonization options, particularly in building or tenant management and construction projects, are encouraged to get in touch:

• - Contact: Sustainability Services Department – Mr. Kitagawa, Mr. Kubota, Mr. Nakajima
• - Phone: +81-3-5822-6835
• - Email: [email protected]

Yachiyo Engineering's project exemplifies the potential for integrated approaches to sustainability, and the recent award illustrates growing recognition and validation of its efforts on a national level.