Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation

🎄 Happy Holidays! 🎉 As we wrap up an incredible year at Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation, we want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made together. Under the leadership of Keitaro Sugihara, President and CEO of Idemitsu Americas Holdings, our team has expanded its footprint across the United States 🇺🇸 with offices in Silicon Valley, Houston, and Boston. Regardless of where we are based, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our stakeholders, which has been instrumental to our success this year. 🙏 This year, we made significant strides: 🔸 We began with our investment in Manulife Investment Management, Timberland and Agriculture's carbon-focused fund, Manulife Forest Climate Fund. 🔸 In June, we invested in and partnered with Anaconda Systems Limited, a Canadian startup pioneering organic waste composting technology under the leadership of Russell Zishiri. 🔸 Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. has committed $114 million to HIF Global, and Idemitsu Americas Holdings is actively involved in driving collaborations with HIF Global to advance the eFuels market in Japan and establish robust CO2 supply chains. 🔸 In August, Idemitsu proudly announced its partnership with Emerald Technology Ventures to establish a CVC fund with a budget of 10 billion yen. Takumi Yamamoto of Idemitsu Americas Holdings is an integral member of the Idemitsu CVC team and is working closely with Emerald, as well as our colleagues from Tokyo 🇯🇵 and Basel 🇨🇭, to drive future investments and strategic initiatives. 🔸 In November, we launched a groundbreaking incubation program with Hatch Blue in Singapore 🇸🇬, working closely with 11 startups to explore new opportunities. We are especially thankful to Enterprise Singapore for their support, and to Wayne Murphy and Benedict Tan 陈勇安 of Hatch Blue for their efforts in organizing this program (to learn more about these initiatives, we invite you to visit the attached website). In collaboration with Hatch Innovation Services, we also conducted market studies exploring the potential of blue carbon in Japan 🇯🇵 earlier this year. 🔸 We continued our work with Azimuth Capital Management and their portfolio companies to drive impactful initiatives forward. From all of us at Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation, we wish you a warm and joyful holiday season. 🎁✨ We are excited to build on this year's momentum and look forward to achieving even greater milestones in the coming year. Stay tuned as there is much more to come! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gqEXwGx8

Happy Thanksgiving from Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation ! 🍂   Warm greetings to everyone celebrating this festive season. We hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones and reflect on the moments that bring us together.   This November has been an exciting and productive month for Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation, highlighted by our involvement in the Blue Carbon Innovation Studio 🌊 in Singapore 🇸🇬, organized by Hatch Blue. We are proud to have successfully concluded this meaningful initiative.   For Idemitsu, this journey holds significant importance. As one of Japan’s leading energy companies with over a century of history, we have continuously evolved to meet the challenges of the times. Our commitment to sustainability is clear and we recognize the critical role blue carbon can play in tackling climate change. In partnership with Hatch Blue, we are actively exploring how blue carbon solutions can be deployed in Japan and across Asia. This region’s rich biodiversity and strong ecosystems present immense potential for impactful initiatives.   Last week's program finale is not the end but the beginning of a shared journey. The connections made during this program will strengthen a global network dedicated to advancing blue carbon solutions. As we continue into the next phase, Idemitsu Americas Holdings looks forward to connecting with all of you, learning about your innovative ideas, and discovering ways to collaborate in this important mission.   Beyond blue carbon, we are deeply committed to exploring and implementing diverse opportunities to decarbonize across the Idemitsu Group. These efforts include advancing solutions in ammonia, the circular economy, and biomaterials, among other areas❗ Together, we can work toward driving meaningful and lasting change.   For those celebrating in the United States 🇺🇸 , we wish you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to continuing our work and launching many more impactful initiatives in the weeks and months ahead! Hatch Blue, Wayne Murphy, Carsten Krome, Benedict Tan 陈勇安, Peter Green, Dylan Terry, Marilyn Kang, BlueGreen Water Technologies, Blusink, CarbonEthics, Distant Imagery Solutions, Kumi Analytics, MacroCarbon, NetaCarbon, Ocean Ledger, OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch, Scape, ZerOcean Energy #idemitsu 📸 Photos courtesy of Hatch Blue

We are excited to share an update on the Hatch Blue Carbon Innovation Programme 🌊 , the first-of-its-kind incubation program dedicated to blue carbon🌿. This initiative has selected 11 outstanding startups (see below for the participants), as highlighted in the article on The Fish Site. Upon the launch of this program, our President and CEO of Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation, Keitaro Sugihara, remarked: “Idemitsu has been collaborating with Hatch Blue to deeply explore the ocean's potential in decarbonisation. We recognise the tremendous opportunities that blue carbon can offer. As one of the largest energy companies in Japan, with a strong presence in Asia, 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 🗾 .” Special thanks once again to the Hatch Blue team and The Fish Site for their collaboration and support 🙏 . We look forward to seeing you all at the pitch day! The participants: 🔵 BlueGreen Water Technologies 🔵 Blusink 🔵 CarbonEthics 🔵 Distant Imagery Solutions 🔵 Kumi Analytics 🔵 MacroCarbon 🔵 NetaCarbon 🔵 Ocean Ledger 🔵 OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch 🔵 Scape Carbon Inc 🔵 ZerOcean Energy https://lnkd.in/gBiN_fkm

🌊 Exciting News from the Blue Carbon Innovation Front! 🌊 This week, the Hatch Blue Carbon Innovation Studio kicked off in Singapore🇸🇬, supported by Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation. This unique, two-week program brings together 11 talented startups, each dedicated to advancing blue carbon solutions that contribute to carbon sequestration and ocean ecosystem health 🌍 . The Hatch Blue Carbon Innovation Studio is a first-of-its-kind incubation program designed to support early-stage projects and companies developing blue carbon technologies. By combining knowledge-sharing, networking, and direct mentorship from industry experts, this program provides a collaborative environment for these startups to grow and scale their impact. Our selected startups span diverse areas—from tech-based to nature-based solutions, including MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) technologies. They are tackling key challenges and seizing opportunities in blue carbon, using cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to support global climate goals. As Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. strives toward carbon neutrality by 2050, initiatives like this Innovation Studio reflect our commitment to exploring novel solutions for a sustainable future. We are proud to be part of this groundbreaking journey in collaboration with Hatch. 📅 Stay tuned for updates as these startups develop their solutions over the next two weeks. Let’s support these visionary entrepreneurs working toward a healthier planet! Our General Manager, Kei Honda, is currently in Singapore, and Senior Manager Yamato Adachi will be arriving soon. He will also be speaking at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit in the breakout session titled "Scaling Blue Carbon: Innovations Strengthening Sustainable Agri-Food and Climate Strategies" alongside Peter Green. Last but not least, our President & CEO, Keitaro Sugihara, will join later next week for the finale. Takeshi Matsui and Hiroyuki Toi are also participarting in part from Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. Special thanks to Wayne Murphy, Benedict Tan 陈勇安, Peter Green, Dylan Terry, Marilyn Kang, Sarah Karner and Carsten Krome for their continued support 🙏 . Look forward to seeing you all! #BlueCarbon, #InnovationStudio, #Idemitsu, #HatchBlue

In case you missed it ---> My colleagues at Hatch Blue and Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. are launching a Blue Carbon Innovation Studio! The program is designed for early-stage projects & startups developing blue carbon technologies, and aims to strengthen network-building and knowledge sharing among innovators in the sector. 🖋 Key Details 👇 -Application Deadline: August 30. -Cost: $0. -Funding Support: Travel and accommodation in Singapore will be covered if selected. -Blue Carbon Pitch Day: November 22 - The 2-week program will target a wide array of blue carbon solutions, including innovations in seaweed and microalgae, technology-based approaches, and MRV. Interested in learning more? Apply here! 📨 https://lnkd.in/et_m3vZB

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 🙏