Shiro Kambe

Technology

Climate and renewable energy initiative

Energy derived from natural resources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed, including biofuels, biomass, geothermal, solar, water (hydropower), and wind.

Japan

Comprehensive environmental initiative including renewable energy sourcing, power consumption reduction, plastic packaging elimination, and corporate venture capital investment in green tech startups.

New $9.4 million (¥1 billion) fund to invest in environmental technology startups over three to five years with goal of recouping investment within one decade.