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Smart Solar and Asian Gateway Enter Business Partnership to Advance Decarbonized Infrastructure Development in Japan and Overseas

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:19:51 GMT

Smart Solar and Asian Gateway Enter Business Partnership to Advance Decarbonized Infrastructure Development in Japan and Overseas

— Integrating PV, BESS, and EMS/DERMS with GIPP to jointly develop decarbonized power infrastructure for grid-scale storage batteries, JCM partner countries, and AI data centers —

Smart Solar Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Hirofumi Tezuka; hereinafter "Smart Solar") and Asian Gateway Corporation (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomonori Kimura; hereinafter "AG") have entered into a business partnership agreement to jointly pursue project development and deployment proposals in Japan and overseas markets. The partnership covers the solar power generation systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), power conditioning systems (PCS), energy management systems (EMS), and distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) developed and offered by Smart Solar, as well as future integration with green hydrogen and green ammonia-related systems. Through this partnership, the two companies will jointly advance project formation, deployment proposals, and business development support for next-generation decarbonized infrastructure both in Japan and abroad.

Background to the Partnership

As the adoption of renewable energy accelerates globally, there is a growing need for integrated energy systems that can stabilize power grids, balance electricity supply and demand through storage batteries, support corporate procurement of decarbonized electricity, meet rising power demand from data centers, and enable the production and use of green hydrogen and green ammonia.

In particular, AI data centers are expected to diversify beyond conventional large-scale, centralized hyperscale facilities toward locally distributed infrastructure tailored to individual countries, regions, companies, and applications. For these facilities, it will be essential to secure a stable, low-carbon power supply, provide battery-based backup, maximize the share of renewable energy, and visualize environmental value in a manner consistent with 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (CFE).

In addition, the number of signed partner countries under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) has expanded to 32 as of April 2026, following the addition of Oman that same month. Viewing these market and institutional shifts as a business opportunity, the two companies aim, through this partnership, to expand into Japan, the 32 JCM partner countries, and other growth markets.

Strengths and Roles of the Two Companies

This partnership combines Smart Solar's technology and product lineup with AG's capabilities in environmental value, financial value, and international business development, with the aim of positioning renewable energy facilities not merely as power-generating equipment but as decarbonized infrastructure assets that generate both environmental and business value.

The principal roles of the two companies are as follows.

Smart Solar (hardware, control, and implementation capability): Leveraging its design and implementation capabilities in PV, BESS, PCS, and EMS/DERMS, together with its energy management technology and integrated equipment/control know-how, Smart Solar will be responsible for the hardware and control technology underpinning decarbonized power infrastructure. With an emphasis on the quality and reliability demanded in the Japanese market, Smart Solar will provide highly implementable solutions in the areas of grid-scale storage batteries, industrial self-consumption solar power, microgrids, and distributed energy resources.

AG (environmental value, financial value, and international development): Leveraging its capabilities in JCM, carbon credits, EACs, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, GIPP, fundraising support, and international project development, AG will be responsible for designing environmental value, financial value, and international expansion. AG's strength lies in platform-based business development that integrates coordination with local governments, financial institutions, and business partners.

Synergy between the two companies: By combining technology, environmental value, finance, and international market access, the two companies aim to position renewable energy facilities not merely as power supply equipment, but as decarbonized infrastructure assets that generate both environmental and business value.

Key Focus Areas for Joint Efforts

The two companies will jointly pursue project development, business scheme design, fundraising, environmental value design, and coordination with local partners in the following areas.

1. Grid-scale storage battery business in Japan With an eye toward the spot market, balancing market, and capacity market, the two companies will jointly pursue project formation for the development and operation of grid-scale storage batteries, combining Smart Solar's BESS and EMS/DERMS technology with AG's business development, fundraising, and environmental value design capabilities.

2. Deployment of PV, BESS, and EMS/DERMS across the 32 JCM partner countries In the 32 JCM partner countries (as of April 2026), including Cambodia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Oman, the two companies will advance proposals for the deployment of renewable energy, storage batteries, and control systems, and will pursue certification and digital MRV compliance to support the creation of environmental value such as JCM credits.

3. Expansion into global markets beyond JCM Beyond JCM-eligible countries, the two companies aim to deploy their integrated solutions in countries and regions where demand is rising for renewable energy, storage batteries, microgrids, industrial power, data centers, and green hydrogen and ammonia.

4. Green hydrogen and ammonia Building on a foundation of low-carbon power supply from PV and BESS, the companies will, over the longer term, examine potential integration with related systems such as water electrolyzers and ammonia synthesis units, with a view toward project formation.

5. Local decarbonized power infrastructure for AI data centers For the local AI data center market, which is expected to become increasingly distributed by country, region, company, and application, the companies will advance proposals for decarbonized power infrastructure that combine PV, BESS, EMS/DERMS, GIPP, 24/7 CFE, and digital MRV.

Creating New Value through Integration with GIPP

GIPP (Green Intelligence & Provenance Platform) is an integrated platform under development by AG. Rather than simply a data integration tool, GIPP functions as "evidence-driven middleware" that converts raw operational data into auditable environmental and financial value and connects it to the market. By utilizing operational data from generation facilities, storage batteries, and EMS/DERMS, GIPP aims to translate this data into environmental and financial value in the form of carbon credits, EACs, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, and fundraising support.

By integrating Smart Solar's EMS/DERMS with GIPP, the two companies aim to visualize power generation volumes, battery charge and discharge activity, demand data, and renewable energy utilization by time of day, and to build the corresponding data infrastructure. Through this, the companies aim to provide a business model that allows project owners and electricity consumers to quantitatively assess the benefits of adopting renewable energy facilities, convert environmental value into financial value, and thereby improve the investment return of their projects.

Future Development

Through this partnership, the two companies aim to expand a Japan-originated model for renewable energy, storage batteries, digital MRV, and environmental value creation into global markets, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and to the energy transition in countries and regions around the world.

Comments from Each Company

Hirofumi Tezuka, Representative Director, Smart Solar Co., Ltd.

Smart Solar has worked to promote the adoption of energy systems that combine solar power generation, storage batteries, PCS, EMS, and DERMS to expand renewable energy adoption while maintaining a stable power supply. Through this partnership with Asian Gateway Corporation, which has strengths in JCM, environmental value, digital MRV, and international project development, we see a significant opportunity to expand our technology and product lineup beyond Japan into global markets, including the JCM partner countries. Going forward, we will propose renewable energy and storage battery infrastructure as solutions offering greater environmental value and commercial viability, contributing to global decarbonization.

Tomonori Kimura, Representative Director, Asian Gateway Corporation

AG has worked to build business models that maximize environmental and financial value by combining carbon credits, EACs, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, and fundraising support, rather than treating decarbonization projects as mere equipment installations. Smart Solar's PV, BESS, PCS, and EMS/DERMS are key technologies underpinning large-scale renewable energy adoption, grid stabilization, AI data centers, and green hydrogen and green ammonia. Through this partnership, we will integrate Smart Solar's technology and product lineup with AG's GIPP platform, aiming to deploy a next-generation, Japan-originated decarbonized infrastructure model across global markets, including the 32 JCM partner countries.

Glossary of Terms

The main technical terms used in this release are defined below.

Term

Definition

Abbreviation for Photovoltaic. Refers to solar power generation, i.e., the method of converting sunlight into electricity using solar panels and related equipment.

BESS

Abbreviation for Battery Energy Storage System. Used to absorb output fluctuations from renewable energy, balance electricity supply and demand, and provide emergency power, among other functions.

PCS

Abbreviation for Power Conditioning System. A device that converts direct-current power from solar generation or batteries into alternating-current power for connection to the grid or demand-side facilities.

EMS (Energy Management System)

A system that monitors and controls generation equipment, storage batteries, and demand-side facilities to optimize energy use.

DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management System)

A system that integrates and controls distributed energy resources such as solar generation, storage batteries, EVs, and demand-side facilities.

JCM (Joint Crediting Mechanism)

A mechanism under which Japan and partner countries cooperate to quantitatively evaluate greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals, applying the results toward each country's emission reduction targets. As of April 2026, partner documents have been signed with 32 countries.

EAC (Energy Attribute Certificate)

A certificate representing the environmental value of electricity derived from renewable energy sources, used by companies for renewable energy procurement and Scope 2 emissions accounting, among other purposes.

24/7 CFE (24/7 Carbon-Free Energy)

A concept under which decarbonized electricity is matched to consumption on an hour-by-hour basis, rather than merely procuring an equivalent volume of renewable electricity on an annual basis.

Digital MRV (dMRV)

Abbreviation for Digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification. A framework for measuring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas emission reductions and environmental value using digital data.

GIPP

Abbreviation for Green Intelligence & Provenance Platform. An integrated platform under development by AG that aims to connect power generation, storage, and control data to environmental and financial value, including carbon credits, EACs, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, and fundraising support.

Grid-scale storage battery

A large-capacity storage battery connected to the power grid, used for balancing electricity supply and demand, absorbing renewable energy output fluctuations, frequency regulation, and participation in electricity market trading, among other purposes.

Green hydrogen

Hydrogen produced by electrolyzing water using electricity derived from renewable energy sources.

Green ammonia

Ammonia produced using green hydrogen as a feedstock, expected to be used as a power generation fuel, marine fuel, and fertilizer feedstock, among other applications.

Company Overview

Smart Solar Co., Ltd.

Address: 3-9-1 Kazusa-Kamashiki, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture

Representative: Hirofumi Tezuka, Representative Director

Business: Development and provision of solar power generation systems, storage battery systems, PCS, EMS, DERMS, and other renewable energy-related businesses

Asian Gateway Corporation

Address: Ichiryo Building 5F, 3-7-2 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Tomonori Kimura, Representative Director

Business: Decarbonization project development; JCM, carbon credit, EAC, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, and GIPP-related business; fundraising support; international business development

Media Contact

Smart Solar Co., Ltd.

Contact: Watanabe

Email: info@smartsolar.co.jp

Asian Gateway Corporation

Contact: Okabe, Wakatsuki

Email: info@asiangateway.co.jp

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:37:19 GMT

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

Posted by: Indonesia Media // Berita Tanah Air // July 11, 2026

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

Reported by: Liu Setiawan

Jakarta, July 10, 2026/Indonesia Media – PT Tritech CEO Donny Witono announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan’s Asian Gateway Corporation, represented by Tomonori Kimura as CEO. This CDA is the initial framework for cooperation between the parties to conduct due diligence on the project, exchange the necessary information, and prepare for potential long-term cooperation for waste processing into sustainable aviation fuel/SAF.

“This signing reflects PT Tritech’s commitment to building a credible international collaboration in project development. We welcome Asian Gateway as a strategic partner in the due diligence process and proposal preparation,” said PT Tritech CEO Donny Witono.

Meanwhile, Asian Gateway CEO Tomonori Kimura said, “We are pleased to formalize the initial cooperation with PT Tritech in Jakarta. Through this CDA, both parties can work in a structured and transparent manner to evaluate the feasibility of the project and prepare the required documentation.”

This CDA is the beginning of the foundation for building a wider and longer-term collaboration, in addition to SAF also includes Renewable Energy based on Solar Energy, Battery Energy Storage System, Carbon Credit and Tokenization based on Renewable Energy Projects. PT Tritech is an Indonesian company that focuses on developing opportunities for current technology projects, especially in the renewable energy sector, with selected strategic partners.

PT Tritech announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan’s Asian Gateway Corporation, AG itself is a company in the field of renewable energy / carbon finance. Their strategy is “Reduce, Generate, Circulate,” with a focus on project financing, MRV, credit issuance, and monetization through JTCF (Just Transition Carbon Facility) and cross-country JCM (Join Credit Mechanism) projects.

These two companies will later process waste from the Urban Final Waste Disposal Site or MSW / Municipal Solid Waste into RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) and finally through the latest technology to produce SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), which is a fuel for environmentally friendly aviation. SAF itself has been determined by the ICAO World Agency (International Civil Aviation Organization) and the Indonesian Government. Rio Permana, S.T., from the Aviation Safety Directorate of the Ministry of Transportation said that SAF, especially for air transport, has become a must for every aircraft that operates both nationally and internationally.

Rio Permana assessed that the initiative to start from these two companies will encourage the acceleration of Indonesia to achieve the Net Zero Carbon target soon. Under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) program, ICAO defines SAF as aviation fuel from renewable or waste feedstocks that meet strict sustainability criteria for decarbonizing aviation. (LS/IM)

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:58:42 GMT

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

PT Tritech announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan's Asian Gateway Corporation

JAKARTA - PT Tritech CEO Donny Witono announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan's Asian Gateway Corporation, represented by Tomonori Kimura as CEO. The signing was held in Jakarta on Monday, July 6, 2026.

his CDA is the initial framework for cooperation between the parties to conduct due diligence on the project, exchange the necessary information, and prepare for potential long-term cooperation for waste processing into sustainable aviation fuel/SAF.

"This signing reflects PT Tritech's commitment to building a credible international collaboration in project development. We welcome Asian Gateway as a strategic partner in the due diligence process and proposal preparation," said PT Tritech CEO Donny Witono.

Meanwhile, Asian Gateway CEO Tomonori Kimura said, "We are pleased to formalize the initial cooperation with PT Tritech in Jakarta. Through this CDA, both parties can work in a structured and transparent manner to evaluate the feasibility of the project and prepare the required documentation."

PT Tritech is an Indonesian company that focuses on developing opportunities for current technology projects, especially in the renewable energy sector, with selected strategic partners.

PT Tritech announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan's Asian Gateway Corporation,

AG itself is a company in the field of renewable energy / carbon finance. Their strategy is "Reduce, Generate, Circulate," with a focus on project financing, MRV, credit issuance, and monetization through JTCF (Just Transition Carbon Facility) and cross-country JCM (Join Credit Mechanism) projects.

SAF itself has been determined by the ICAO World Agency (International Civil Aviation Organization) and the Indonesian Government. Rio Permana, S.T., from the Aviation Safety Directorate of the Ministry of Transportation said that SAF, especially for air transport, has become a must for every aircraft that operates both nationally and internationally.

Rio Permana assessed that the initiative to start from these two companies will encourage the acceleration of Indonesia to achieve the Net Zero Carbon target soon.

Under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) program, ICAO defines SAF as aviation fuel from renewable or waste feedstocks that meet strict sustainability criteria for decarbonizing aviation.

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La Gloria Biomass Power Plant Project

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:37:37 GMT

AG's La Gloria Biomass Power Plant Construction Project , a selected project under the JCM Equipment Subsidy Program, has been featured on CEnergy's website (URL below).

Website: https://cenergyltd.com/proyecto-de-biomasa-la-gloria

Youtube: https://youtu.be/AK0o8_JM6SM?si=vISdb6HS4QYRjvZF

Project Overview

Power generation capacity: 3.4 MW
Total project cost (CAPEX): approximately USD 18 million
One of the first projects of its kind in South America
Primary fuel: agricultural residues such as rice husks
Power generation method: ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) technology
A project supported by the Japanese government's JCM (Joint Crediting Mechanism)

Project Objectives

This project aims to generate renewable energy by utilizing agricultural waste (particularly rice husks)—which until now has been incinerated or discarded—as fuel. Through this, the project achieves:

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Effective use of agricultural waste
Contribution to the local electricity supply
Promotion of a circular economy

Technical Features

The La Gloria plant employs ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) technology. This technology offers the following advantages:

Lower water consumption than conventional steam power generation
Well-suited to small- and medium-scale biomass power generation
Highly efficient thermal energy recovery
Easy to operate even in drought-prone regions

It is also expected to reduce air pollution caused by the open burning of agricultural residues.

Relationship with the JCM

The La Gloria project is one of Chile's flagship decarbonization projects supported by the Japanese government's JCM. In recognition of its contribution to CO₂ reduction, the project received subsidy support from the Japanese government.

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Sri Lanka’s Power Revolution: “Gift of the Sun” Born in Mahiyanganaya

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:52:32 GMT

Mahiyanganaya 10MW Solar Power Project

A 10MW solar power system is on the way to installe in Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka. The project was implemented with funding support through Japan’s Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and aims to expand renewable energy use in Sri Lanka while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It serves as a model case for promoting the transition to a sustainable energy system.

1. Environmental Benefits

By replacing fossil fuel–based power generation, the project reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,000 tons per yea r. This contributes to lowering Sri Lanka’s dependence on fossil fuels in its energy mix and helps improve air quality. Part of the generated electricity is sold to the Ceylon Electricity Board, creating an additional source of revenue.

2. Social and Economic Benefits

The project created employment opportunities during the construction, operation, and maintenance phases. It has also improved energy access and reliability in the region by stabilizing electricity supply, helping to alleviate power shortages and support more stable electricity prices.

Challenges and Future Outlook

The project faced challenges such as regulatory and policy changes, complex permitting processes, and grid capacity constraints. These issues sometimes led to bureaucratic delays and uncertainty for investors

Despite these challenges, the project stands as a successful example of introducing renewable energy under the JCM framework. It has contributed to GHG emissions reduction, strengthened energy security, and supported local economic development. This success also aligns with Sri Lanka’s sustainable energy policy goal of achieving 70% renewable energy in its power mix by 2030.

Conclusion

The project’s success demonstrates the importance of international cooperation and public–private partnerships in achieving climate and development goals simultaneously. Expanding similar projects in other regions with high solar potential could further accelerate the shift toward a sustainable energy system.

The Forefront of Sustainability Disclosure

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:00:22 GMT

A Simple Roadmap to Sustainability Disclosure: Understanding the Roles of TCFD, ISSB, and SSBJ

"TCFD raised the issue, ISSB created the global standard, and SSBJ is adapting it for Japan." This single sentence provides the simplest overview of the current landscape of sustainability disclosure, a field that will shape the future of businesses. This article explains the complex relationship between these three organizations as one cohesive story.

You may have heard a lot about TCFD and ISSB recently and wondered what the difference is. These are key terms related to the new rules on how companies should report their environmental and social initiatives. Here, we'll break down the roles of each one simply.

The Beginning of the Story: TCFD

The TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) was the starting point for all these discussions. The TCFD pioneered the idea that climate change is no longer just an environmental issue but a financial risk that could threaten a company's business. It proposed a framework with four core pillars (Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics & Targets) for companies to report how they manage these risks to investors.

Creating a Global Standard: ISSB

As the TCFD’s ideas spread globally, a problem emerged: different reporting rules made it difficult for investors to compare companies. This is where the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) came in. The ISSB’s goal is to create a single, unified benchmark—a "global baseline"—that companies worldwide can use. It builds upon the TCFD's framework, setting more detailed rules.

Japan's Response: SSBJ

With a unified global standard from the ISSB now in place, the next challenge is how to apply those rules in Japan. This is the role of the SSBJ (Sustainability Standards Board of Japan). The SSBJ is developing an official set of domestic rules that are aligned with ISSB standards while also being adjusted to fit Japanese laws and business practices.

Conclusion

To summarize this flow: TCFD raised the issue, ISSB created the global standard, and SSBJ is adapting it for Japan. What was once a voluntary disclosure of sustainability information has now become a mandatory part of business strategy.

A Paradigm Shift: How TCFD Changed Climate Reporting

Climate Change Becomes a "Business Issue"

When did climate change stop being just an "environmental problem" and become a "financial risk"? The historical turning point was the emergence of the TCFD. TCFD built the foundation for modern sustainability reporting, fundamentally changing corporate norms.

Why TCFD Was Groundbreaking

Before the TCFD, climate change was mainly discussed in the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The TCFD redefined it as a "financial risk that threatens the stability of the financial system." It made it clear that events like a typhoon destroying a factory (physical risk) or stricter environmental regulations increasing costs (transition risk) could directly impact a company's profits and assets. This shift in perspective made investors and management see climate change as their own concern.

TCFD's Lasting Legacy: The "Four Pillars"

The TCFD proposed its powerful "Four Pillars" as a universal framework for companies to organize and report on climate-related risks and opportunities.

Governance: How does leadership oversee this issue?
Strategy: How will climate change affect the company’s business?
Risk Management: How does the company identify and manage climate risks?
Metrics & Targets: What metrics (e.g., CO2 emissions) are used to manage the issue and set targets?

This simple yet powerful framework was fully adopted by the subsequent ISSB standards, marking it as the TCFD's greatest contribution.

"Mission Accomplished": The TCFD's Dissolution

In 2023, the TCFD fully handed over its role to the ISSB and was dissolved. This wasn't an end but a "progressive dissolution," signifying that its principles have been adopted as the global standard.

Creating a Single Global Benchmark: What the ISSB Aims to Achieve

Putting an End to the "Alphabet Soup"

The ISSB was established with a monumental mission: to unite the scattered landscape of sustainability reporting under one global benchmark. It aims to provide the "comparable and reliable information" that investors need.

The world of sustainability reporting was once an "alphabet soup" of various standards. Investors found it difficult to compare companies, and companies didn’t know which standard to use. To resolve this confusion, the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) was created.

The ISSB's Mission: Building a Global Baseline

The ISSB's primary mission is to create a high-quality, comparable "global baseline" for sustainability reporting that can be used across capital markets worldwide. This is a similar role to what IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) has done for financial accounting.

Evolution from TCFD

The standards released by the ISSB (IFRS S1/S2) build upon the TCFD’s framework while strengthening requirements in several ways.

Fully Includes TCFD: The TCFD’s Four Pillars are completely integrated.
Disclosure of Scope 3 Emissions: It generally requires companies to disclose CO2 emissions across their entire supply chain.
Focus on Connectivity: It strongly emphasizes that companies must explain the connection between sustainability information and their financial statements (e.g., sales and profit).

Why It's So Important

By making ISSB standards the global norm, companies' sustainability efforts can be evaluated using the same yardstick. This is expected to attract more investment to companies with strong sustainability practices, steering the entire capital market toward a more sustainable future.

A Compass for Japanese Companies: The Role of the SSBJ

How Will Japan Address the Global Trend?

As a global standard (ISSB) emerges, Japanese companies aren't simply accepting it. The SSBJ plays a crucial and strategic role in balancing international alignment with domestic reality. As the compass guiding the future of Japanese disclosure, the SSBJ helps companies navigate this new landscape.

The Two Roles of the SSBJ

The SSBJ has two main responsibilities:

Developing Domestic Standards: It develops a Japanese version of the sustainability disclosure standards that align with the ISSB's global standards while considering Japan's specific laws and business practices.
International Advocacy: It actively participates in the ISSB's standard-setting process, acting as "Japan’s voice" to ensure the realities of Japanese industry are reflected.

Balancing "Alignment" and "Flexibility"

A key feature of the standards created by the SSBJ is their aim to be "functionally equivalent to ISSB standards." This prevents Japanese companies from being disadvantaged by global investors. At the same time, the SSBJ provides flexible options for certain items to accommodate Japanese business practices. This is a strategic approach to ensure companies can transition smoothly without falling behind the global trend.

The Path to Mandatory Disclosure

The standards developed by the SSBJ are expected to become mandatory, starting with large companies on the Prime Market for fiscal years ending in March 2027 and onward. For Japanese companies, sustainability disclosure is no longer an optional task but a fundamental part of their business strategy.

International Partnerships for Sustainable Business in Asia

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:37:23 GMT

A New Standard for Environmental Management in the Asian Market

In today's business world, environmental considerations are crucial for any company that wants to thrive in the Asian market. At Asia Gateway (AG), we're addressing this global trend by partnering with leading overseas companies that have advanced analytical technology. This collaboration allows us to offer new solutions that will take our clients' environmental strategies to the next level.

1. A Powerful Partnership Between Diverse Experts

We've formed a strategic partnership with a UK-based organization that specializes in climate-related data analysis. By combining their world-class technology for quantifying the business impact of climate change with our deep, long-standing knowledge of the Asian market, we can help our clients develop precise, data-driven strategies.

2. Supporting Management Strategies Aligned with International Standards

Through this collaboration, Asia Gateway (AG) provides advanced management advice that follows international frameworks for disclosing the financial impact of climate change. We offer strong support to companies across our network in Japan, Southeast Asia, and Mongolia, helping them clearly understand both the risks and opportunities of climate change so they can make future-focused decisions.

3. Creating Concrete Environmental Projects Through Bilateral Agreements

We don't just create strategies on paper. We are actively developing tangible environmental projects on the ground by leveraging bilateral frameworks promoted by the Japanese government. For example, we're working on renewable energy facilities in Mongolia and collaborating with a Japanese airline to improve energy efficiency. These are visible ways we're helping companies contribute to the environment.

Summary

For complex environmental issues, a great solution is for organizations with different specializations to work together across borders. As this case shows, by actively incorporating advanced outside expertise, companies can gain a competitive advantage in the Asian market and create significant value by contributing to a sustainable future.

This initiative is also featured as a case study on the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) website. You can find more details by clicking the link below:

https://www.jetro.go.jp/case_study/2023/asiangateway.html

A Symbol of Mongolia’s Energy Transition: Inside the Erdene Solar Power Project

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:46:21 GMT

A 15 MW solar project in Erdene, Mongolia, aims to build a sustainable future.

This initiative combines a 15 MW solar power plant with an 80 MWh battery storage system, aiming to move away from dependence on fossil fuels while contributing to the global fight against climate change. Here’s a closer look at how this project is influencing Mongolia’s energy strategy and local communities.

1. Reliable Power for Homes and Industries

Erdene is a quiet area where livestock herding is the main livelihood. But the introduction of the 15 MW solar facility paired with an 80 MWh battery is set to transform the local energy landscape. The large battery stores surplus solar power generated on sunny days and releases it when needed, ensuring a stable supply to the grid. This clean electricity is fed into Mongolia’s central power network, marking a major step in reducing reliance on coal-fired power generation.

2. Protecting the Environment and Building a Sustainable Future

The project’s environmental impact is significant. It aims to cut over 16,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually—roughly equivalent to the yearly emissions of about 2,500 average households in Japan. It will also help improve air quality and make a strong contribution toward international climate targets. This effort sends a clear message to the world that environmental responsibility is at the heart of Mongolia’s energy policy.

3. Creating Jobs and Developing New Skills Locally

The Erdene Solar Power Project’s benefits extend beyond the environment. It is creating jobs and giving local residents the chance to gain expertise in renewable energy. Stable electricity supply is also boosting regional industries, helping address Mongolia’s challenge of diversifying its energy sources. This is more than just building a power plant—it’s a model for Mongolia’s sustainable energy transition and a beacon of hope for the future.

Challenges Ahead, Opportunities in Sight

Of course, challenges remain. Mongolia’s harsh winters, frequent sandstorms, and the need to adapt to policy changes present real obstacles. Yet the project represents a key step in line with national strategy, proving the vast potential of renewable energy. Its success could accelerate clean energy development not only in Mongolia but across the world.