Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation

We are excited to share that Idemitsu Americas Holdings has invested in Anaconda Systems, a pioneer in the organic waste composting technology. Their innovative aerobic digestion technology enables organic wastes to be processed in less than 10 days with low cost, and in addition, their digestion happens in a closed environment, which allows the solution to be deployed in urban centers, where odor is one of the key issues for the solutions. This also greatly reduces the energy consumption and CO2 emissions for the transportation of waste since those are mainly generated in the urban area. Anaconda already runs a commercial plant in #Vancouver and developing businesses in North America. As the regulations towards landfill are getting stricter, and the transition from synthetic to organic fertilizer is in its trend, there is a huge potential for Anaconda's technology to be deployed and contribute to the realization of the circular economy. IAH have been pursuing new technologies and business models that could realize a resource circulation society and the local production and consumption of the resources, and have been discussing with Anaconda for the past couple of years. This investment is part of this effort, and we will keep working close with Russell Zishiri and his team to pursue business possibilities, with the aim of contributing to regional development and the realization of a low-carbon society. Please contact 本田 圭 and Kosuke Maezono for further information and future collaboration! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_D2XXqQ

💬 We want to talk about Blue Carbon 💧 There is a need to support projects and initiatives that address the climate crisis through restoration and technologies which support our biggest carbon sink - the ocean. 🌱 Enter the Blue Carbon Innovation Studio Follow along on this LinkedIn Event for updates to this studio, supported by Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation and powered by Hatch Blue. SGInnovate, National Climate Change Secretariat, Singapore, Conservation International #bluecarbon #seagrass #mangroves #innovationstudios

🌊 We are excited to announce the launch of the "Blue Carbon Innovation Studio" with Hatch Blue in Singapore in Nov 2024! This first-of-its-kind innovation program is designed for early-stage projects and companies focused on blue carbon technologies 🌊 We truly believe in the potential of technologies capable of sequestering or reducing carbon through ocean and coastal ecosystems 🌿 , commonly referred to as "blue carbon." Keitaro Sugihara, President and CEO of Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation, said, "Idemitsu has been collaborating with Hatch Blue to deeply explore the ocean's potential in decarbonization. We recognize the tremendous opportunities that blue carbon can offer ... we have decided to support the acceleration and development of new technologies in this blue carbon sector, particularly those that can be deployed in Southeast Asia and Japan." To accelerate this initiative, we are sponsoring this program organized by Hatch Blue. We chose Singapore due to Idemitsu's strong presence there and the growing ecosystem of blue carbon startups in the region. Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation, along with other Idemitsu teams, will work together to make this a success. This is just the start of an exciting milestone! We look forward to welcoming startups in Singapore 👋 For more details, please refer to the link below: #bluecarbon #hatchblue #innovationstudios #singapore Info Deck: https://lnkd.in/gGjpcxDp Apply by August 30: https://lnkd.in/g3hjtfAS Press Release on The Fish Site: https://lnkd.in/gwbtU7gD

🤝 Really excited to announce our new partner, the Japanese energy company, Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd.!   Idemitsu is joining HIF Global with an investment of US$ 114 million, completing the first step in the four-part cooperation agreement previously announced in April 2023, which included investment, purchase of #eFuels, development of the eFuels markets in Japan and creation of CO2 supply chains.   Let´s fuel our world with renewable energy, together 🌎!   Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eZ3fcAif #HIFGlobal

Last week, our President and CEO, Keitaro Sugihara, had the privilege of discussing and presenting Idemitsu's initiatives on decarbonization at the annual meeting hosted by our esteemed partner, Azimuth Capital Management. He elaborated on various aspects of our decarbonization strategies, including Ammonia, Hydrogen, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), energy conservation, and carbon removal projects within Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation and across our affiliate companies within the Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. We are grateful for the invitation and honored to collaborate with Azimuth Capital Management, along with its partners and LP investors. Thank you once again for the opportunity 🙏

Join us for an insightful session during SF Climate Week 2024! Perkins Coie LLP and Sustainable Ocean Alliance are teaming up to present an afternoon deep dive into four pivotal components of our sustainable future 💚 Naoki Oi, Vice President of Idemitsu Americas Holdings, will share his expertise as a panelist for 'Part 2 - Climate Tech Funding,' taking place tomorrow, the 23rd, from 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights! Register now at the link below. It's never too late to join us 💡 https://lu.ma/ja0v5oqw

We are delighted to announce an invesment in Manulife Forest Climate Fund that marked Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd.'s first forestry invesmtments 🌲 . This strategic move aligns with Idemitsu's ambitious goals of realizing a carbon-neutral society by 2050 and to accomplish its own CO2 reduction targets. This fund is managed by Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Inc. (MIMTA), the world’s largest natural capital investment manager. MIMTA has earned acclaim for its exceptional track record, having generated over 6 million tons of carbon credits since its inception.   Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation initiated and collaborated on this project alongside Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. For further information about this initiative, please contact Yamato Adachi. https://lnkd.in/gpecrQr9 #idemitsu

Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation recently had the pleasure of hosting two distinguished visitors from the The University of Tokyo 🗾 , Yuya Hirata and Koyu Mizutani. Both are PhD candidates at the University of Tokyo and paid a visit to our San Jose office as well as our partner, Azimuth Capital Management, in Mountain View office. During their time in Silicon Valley, they participated in an entrepreneurial training program organized by the Department of Engineering. Yuya's academic research centers around spintronics, while Koyu focuses on Artificial Intelligence. It was truly inspiring to spend the day with these bright graduate students, and we extend our gratitude to the members of Azimuth for their support. ICHITARO W. from Idemitsu Americas Holdings led discussions with them, exploring our initiatives and potential collaborations. Moreover, it was enriching for us to hear their fresh and promising proposals. A special thank you to Tayler Amatto and Melissa Zhang for their invaluable assistance in facilitating discussions and accommodating the students during their visit 👍 #idemitsu, #idemitsuamericas

We are thrilled to welcome Yusuke (Zak) Yamazaki to our team in Boston, marking an expansion of our business development initiatives ✌️. #boston is renowned as a hub for cleantech innovation, with its array of research institutions and universities driving technological advancements. The city's supportive ecosystem provides the perfect condition for companies like ours to explore new business ventures. Primarily focusing on the U.S. East Coast, especially in the cleantech sector, we aim to create ventures in both the U.S. and Japan through investments and partnerships. Collaborating with startups and academic institutions like MIT, we are eager to expand our efforts in the future. Zak is ready to facilitate potential collaborations. If you are interested in exploring partnership opportunities, feel free to reach out to him 😀 #idemitsu, #houston, #idemitsuamericas