Zeroboard Inc., a leading provider of sustainability management solutions headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo and led by CEO Michitaka Tokeiji, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate decarbonization efforts for companies operating within the Philippines’ dynamic special economic zones.
The MOU underscores a shared commitment to fostering sustainable industrial development and bolstering the global competitiveness of PEZA-registered, export-oriented enterprises. By leveraging Zeroboard’s cutting-edge cloud-based platform, which enables comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management aligned with globally recognized standards such as CDP, SBT, and ISSB, the partnership will provide a tangible framework for businesses to measure, visualize, and ultimately reduce their environmental impact.
Key areas of collaboration outlined in the MOU include:
- GHG Emissions Calculation and Visualization: Facilitating accurate and transparent measurement and tracking of GHG emissions for companies within PEZA zones.
- Joint GX Human Resource Training Programs: Developing and implementing training initiatives focused on Green Transformation (GX) to build local expertise and capacity.
- “Green SEZ” Certification Scheme Co-development: Collaboratively creating a certification program to recognize and promote environmentally sustainable special economic zones.
- Model Industrial Zone Selection and Pilot Projects: Identifying specific industrial zones for pilot projects to demonstrate and scale effective decarbonization strategies.
Zeroboard’s platform is currently trusted by over 13,000 companies globally. This partnership with PEZA signifies Zeroboard’s commitment to expanding its market presence in the Philippines and cultivating a robust ecosystem of GX solution partners within the region.
Through this significant MOU, both PEZA and Zeroboard are poised to make substantial contributions towards achieving the Philippines’ national net-zero emissions targets and strengthening green supply chains. This collaboration also aims to establish a leading decarbonization model within the ASEAN economic bloc.
