Osaka Launches 'Decarbonization Management School for SMEs' — Learn Practically Through Lectures and Hands-On Training

The Osaka Decarbonization Management Support Center, based within the General Foundation Osaka Prefectural Green Corporation (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative: Kazuto Minami), will launch the 'Decarbonization Management School Osaka' on Monday, August 31, 2026, at a conference room in Osaka City, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises.

The 'Decarbonization Management School Osaka' is a continuous six-session course designed for SMEs in Osaka Prefecture to comprehensively learn about the necessity and benefits of decarbonization management, practical implementation methods, and external communication strategies through lectures and group work. Participation is free of charge.

Learn decarbonization management from scratch! A practical program combining lectures with hands-on activities such as action plan development.

As efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 accelerate, decarbonization management is rapidly expanding. Not only large corporations but also SMEs are now expected to advance decarbonization. The Osaka Decarbonization Management Support Center, based at the General Foundation Osaka Prefectural Green Corporation, aims to build a foundation for decarbonization support across the prefecture by providing tailored support packages and accompaniment services based on each business's progress, promoting awareness of decarbonization management, and offering technical support to support organizations—ultimately supporting SMEs in transitioning toward decarbonized operations.

This newly launched 'Decarbonization Management School Osaka' offers a six-session continuous course designed to help SMEs practically implement decarbonization management by starting from the basics. The program enables participants to practically learn the necessity and benefits of decarbonization, practical implementation methods, and external communication strategies by applying knowledge gained through lectures in individual and group work exercises.

We hope this school will serve as a catalyst for SMEs to take their first steps toward decarbonization management.

Event Overview

Event Name

Decarbonization Management School Osaka

Schedule

<Session 1> Monday, August 31, 2026, 15:00–17:00

<Sessions 2–6> Six sessions in total, scheduled monthly from September 2026 to March 2027 (approximately 90 minutes per session)

Venue

<Session 1> TKP Osaka Hommachi Conference Center, Conference Room 3C (3-5-19 Kutaromachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, 3rd Floor, Osaka DIC Building)

<Sessions 2–6> Conference rooms in Osaka City

* Online participation via Zoom is available; however, as the curriculum includes practical exercises, in-person attendance is strongly recommended.

Participation Fee

Free

Capacity

Approximately 20 companies (up to 3 participants per company)

Certificate of Completion

A certificate will be awarded to participants who complete all sessions.

For absences, participants may watch archived videos and submit reports to be counted as present.

Organizer

Osaka Decarbonization Management Support Center (General Foundation Osaka Prefectural Green Corporation)

Access to the Venue for Session 1

Curriculum (Tentative)

Session 1 (August 31, Monday, 15:00–17:00)

<Opening Ceremony>

- Overview of the School

- Keynote Speech: (Tentative) Trends in Decarbonization Management

Mr. Toyoki Konishi, Certified Small and Medium Enterprise Consultant / Decarbonization Urban Development Advisor (Ministry of the Environment)

Session 2 (September)

<Calculation of CO2 Emissions (Scope 1, 2)>

- Basic calculation formulas and emission factors

Session 3 (October)

<Setting CO2 Emission Reduction Targets (Scope 1, 2)>

- Preparation of Osaka Prefecture Ordinance Action Plans

Session 4 (November)

<Exploring Energy-Saving Measures>

- Understanding effective energy-saving measures by equipment type

Session 5 (January)

<Implementation and Follow-Up>

- Financial planning, internal organization, and public relations strategy

Session 6 (March)

<Results Presentation Session>

- Awarding of Certificates of Completion

How to Apply

Please apply via the 'School Application Form' below.

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 23:59 * Applications will close once the capacity is reached.

Within one week of application, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided. For those wishing to participate online, the Zoom participation URL will also be included.

School Application Form

Related Materials (Brochure)

Download Brochure (PDF) here

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