Provides a climate management and carbon accounting platform (CMAP) for companies, financial institutions, and government agencies
Persephone (Headquarters: Tempe, Arizona, U.S.) will be announced on November 13, 2024 by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Akihiro Fukudome, hereinafter “Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation”), MS&AD InterRisk Research Institute Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Ippongi Masashi, hereinafter “MS&AD InterRisk Research Institute”), Socotech Certification Japan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Executive Officer and President: Seigo Niba, hereinafter “Sokotech Certification Japan”), Co., Ltd. ByWill (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Shimomura Seminar on the theme of regional decarbonization in cooperation with Yuichiro (hereinafter referred to as “ByWill”) and Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. (Head office: Taito-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President and Executive Officer: Tsutomu Takahashi, hereinafter referred to as “Yachiyo Engineering”) was held.
A total of 90 people from financial institutions, regional financial institutions, and business companies participated in the seminar.
This is the third time this seminar has been held, with the theme of regional decarbonization, and the purpose is to provide the latest trends in sustainability initiatives mainly for regional financial institutions, and to create a community around the theme of regional decarbonization. I’m here. This time, the venue was the head office of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and many experts gave lectures.
program
1. Opening remarks
Persefoni Japan LLC
Country Manager Koichi Sakamoto
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Executive Officer and General Manager of Digital Solutions Division Naoki Shiraishi
2. Persefoni product update information
Persefoni Japan LLC
Director Keita Mashima
3. Financial emissions calculation disclosure from the perspective of IFRS S2, SSBJ, and PCAF
Persefoni Japan LLC
Director Endo Tray
4. Latest trends in TNFD for financial institutions and their responses – evaluation and actions unique to regional financial institutions
Possibility~
MS&AD Interrisk Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Risk Management Department 5 Sustainability Group 1
Chief Consultant Ms. Rasuna Mishima
5. Regional decarbonization and finance ~Creating local behavior change with carbon credits~
Bywill Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and President Yuichiro Shimomura
6. Corporate issues seen from CDP2024 responses and future efforts to resolve them
Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hiroto Yoshida, Manager, Sustainability Service Department, Business Development Headquarters
7. SMBC Group’s transition finance initiatives
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Mr. Kazuhide Sano, Head of Solution Group, Sustainable Solutions Department
8. The importance of obtaining third-party assurance and transparent carbon accounting
Sokotec Certification Japan Co., Ltd.
Executive Officer Mizuki Kurauchi
9. Networking
Through this seminar, we will contribute to regional decarbonization by providing the latest trends in sustainability and creating a community where financial institutions and business companies that have the same goal can share information. I’ll go.
Persephone Japan Country Manager Sakamoto Koichi said, “I am very honored to be able to hold this seminar with the cooperation of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MS&AD Interrisk Research Institute, Sokotech Certification Japan, ByWill, and Yachiyo Engineering. Through this seminar, many financial institutions and the companies they invest in We believe that we can support your decarbonization efforts and contribute to the creation of a carbon-neutral society.Persephone will continue to provide a world-class carbon accounting platform and the advanced expertise required for carbon accounting. By sharing this information, we will strive to support the decarbonization of all businesses.”
About Persefoni persefoni.com
Persephone is a leading company in the Climate Change Management and Carbon Accounting Platform (CMAP). By using our SaaS solution that supports the international carbon accounting standards PCAF and GHG Protocol, companies and financial institutions can perform climate change information disclosure operations required by domestic and international stakeholders and regulators at a high level. You can do it with confidence, transparency and convenience. Persephone’s platform is an ERP in the carbon field (a method for integrated management of management resources to improve management efficiency), and is a carbon field ERP (a method for managing management resources in an integrated manner to improve management efficiency). By centralizing carbon management, companies can conduct carbon accounting and management operations with the same rigor and reliability as traditional accounting operations.
Persephone Japan Public Relations
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**How does Persephone’s CMAP platform specifically facilitate the integration of climate risk assessments into investment decisions made by financial institutions?** (This question probes the practical application of Persephone’s technology in addressing a key PAA concern: the quantification and management of climate-related financial risks.)
## Interview: Decoding Decarbonization: A Deeper Look at Regional Climate Action
**Host:** Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re diving deep into the critical topic of regional decarbonization with two esteemed experts who were key participants in a recent seminar on the subject.
**Guest 1:** [Name and Title of Guest 1 – ideally representing Persephone or a related field]
**Guest 2:** [Name and Title of Guest 2 – ideally representing a financial institution or business involved in the seminar]
**Host:** Let’s begin by setting the stage. This seminar, organized by Persephone Japan and a consortium of financial institutions and sustainability experts, focused on the crucial role businesses and financial entities play in driving regional decarbonization.
**[Section 1: Understanding the Landscape]**
**Host:** [Guest 1], can you paint us a picture of the current state of regional decarbonization efforts? What are the biggest opportunities and challenges you see?
**[Possible follow-up questions:]**
* What are some specific examples of successful regional decarbonization initiatives you’ve witnessed?
* What role does technology, particularly platforms like Persephone’s, play in enabling these efforts?
**Host:** [Guest 2], from your perspective within the financial sector, how are institutions gauging the risks and opportunities associated with climate change at the regional level?
**[Possible follow-up questions:]**
* How are investment decisions being shaped by climate risk assessments?
* What are some innovative financial products or strategies emerging to support regional decarbonization?
**[Section 2: Financial Institutions as Catalysts]**
**Host:**
The seminar highlighted the importance of financial institutions in driving regional decarbonization. [Guest 2], how can institutions like yours leverage their power to incentivize sustainable practices and investments in local communities?
**[Possible follow-up questions:]**
* What specific mechanisms are being explored, such as green bonds or impact investing?
* How can financial institutions collaborate with businesses to create sustainable financing solutions tailored to regional needs?
**Host:** [Guest 1], how is Persephone’s platform specifically designed to empower both businesses and financial institutions in their climate action strategies?
**[Possible follow-up questions:]**
* Can you walk us through some key features and benefits of using CMAP?
* How does Persephone ensure accuracy and transparency in carbon accounting?
**[Section 3: Looking Ahead: From Data to Action]**
**Host:**
The seminar also discussed the importance of data transparency and third-party assurance in building trust and accountability in climate action. [Guest 1], how does Persephone address these concerns?
**[Possible follow-up questions:]**
* How can standardized reporting and data sharing contribute to more effective regional collaboration on decarbonization?
* What are the next steps for Persephone in advancing its role in the evolving world of climate finance and sustainability reporting?
**Host:** [Guest 2], looking ahead, what are your key takeaways from this event and your overall outlook on the future of regional decarbonization?
**[Possible follow-up questions:]**
* What specific policy changes or regulatory frameworks would further accelerate progress in this area?
* What role do you see local communities and individuals playing in achieving our decarbonization goals?
**Host:** Thank you both for sharing your valuable insights. This conversation underscores the vital role of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making in tackling the urgent challenge of decarbonization at the regional level.
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