Hankyu Hanshin Hotels Co., Ltd. has introduced environmentally conscious initiatives aimed at offsetting carbon emissions produced through its services. The company, known for its commitment to sustainability, has launched the “CO2 Zero...
Japan is one of the nations that says it will use carbon offsetting to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. But will that approach really help the world achieve its common goal of halting climate change? What is carbon offsetting...
Climate change is worsening, and we are already feeling its effects. The need to reduce carbon emissions is higher than ever and countries such as Japan are actively pursuing plans to become carbon neutral by 2050. Global warming is mainly a...
A carbon offset is a reduction in carbon emissions made in order to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere. In June, Tokyo-based business Afrika Rose, which imports and sells high-quality roses from Kenya, launched a carbon-offset program to...
The use of carbon offset through carbon zero products and services within Japan are steadily increasing. Examples include the Japanese government’s J-Credit Scheme and Rakuten products such as the “CO2 zero” fan. How have these...