Background of the Acquisition
Asuene offers a diverse range of products, including “ASUENE,” a carbon accounting platform, “ASUENE ESG,” an evaluation cloud service, and “ASUENE CAREER,” which provides talent recruiting support for your decarbonization and ESG initiatives. By providing a one-stop solution for sustainability, “ASUENE” has supported the decarbonization and ESG management efforts of over 9,000 companies. Meanwhile, “ASUENE ESG” has exceeded 14,000 companies and holds the top position in the industry.
In recent years, the importance of ESG metrics as a basis for corporate evaluation has significantly increased, leading to a rapid rise in demand among businesses and financial institutions for efficient collection, analysis, management, and disclosure of ESG data. However, the lack of standardization and normalization in ESG data collection makes this process extremely challenging. Many companies face considerable time and cost burdens as they must manually gather vast amounts of information for competitor comparisons and industry analyses, all while requiring ongoing data collection and analysis.
Furthermore, in the context of decarbonization, visualizing CO2 emissions and developing as well as implementing emission reduction roadmaps have become increasingly crucial for companies. The complexity of formulating these reduction plans has led to rising challenges, as organizations often lack the necessary expertise to proceed effectively.
In light of these social trends and customer challenges, we have determined that integrating E4G— which possesses strong services and technological foundations in ESG data and CO2 emissions reduction—will significantly enhance the value we provide to our customers and further expand our platform. This realization has driven us to pursue the acquisition of E4G.
Objectives Achieved Through the Acquisition
Enhanced ESG Data Solutions
The acquisition enables Asuene to incorporate E4G’s ESG data capabilities into its current platform, creating a more comprehensive solution for businesses. This integration will allow organizations to efficiently gather and analyze non-financial indicators, assess competitors, and simplify evaluations of corporate value.
Strengthening Decarbonization Support
The combined expertise of Asuene and E4G will offer a comprehensive solution for managing decarbonization, addressing everything from visualizing CO2 emissions to developing and executing reduction strategies.
Fostering University-Industry Collaboration
The collaboration with E4G, supported by advanced technology and a strong data foundation, will expedite the development and societal implementation of decarbonization and ESG solutions.
Comments from E4G and Asuene Representatives
I am truly delighted to join the Asuene Group. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders, including our customers, partner companies, team members, and shareholders.
In light of the global ESG movement, companies are being called upon to undergo further transformation. By collaborating with Asuene, which is rapidly expanding its operations on the global stage and driving societal GX initiatives, E4G will continue to advance our vision of ‘DATA DRIVEN GX.
I am honored that E4G has chosen to join the Asuene Group. As the significance of ESG data and GHG reduction continues to grow both in Japan and worldwide, E4G’s expertise in analyzing ESG data disclosure and developing reduction roadmaps will be essential for a comprehensive assessment of corporate sustainability. This expertise will also play a key role in evaluating corporate value, risks, and investment potential.
Alongside Daichi Obara, the CEO of E4G, we look forward to creating new value in the areas of decarbonization and ESG data.
