Daikin Industries, Ltd. has invested in Asuene Inc., a Tokyo-based startup offering CO2 emissions tracking and ESG management services. The investment was made through a third-party allocation of shares. The partnership aims to integrate Asuene’s digital carbon accounting tools with Daikin’s energy-efficient HVAC systems and energy management solutions, targeting markets in Japan and North America.
Asuene provides cloud-based platforms for calculating and visualizing CO2 emissions, along with ESG evaluation tools for supply chains. The company also offers consulting to support non-financial disclosure and corporate decarbonization strategies both domestically and internationally.
The collaboration aligns with Daikin’s “FUSION 25” management plan, which includes the “Challenge to Achieve Carbon Neutrality” initiative. Daikin seeks to reduce the environmental impact of air conditioning, a sector estimated to consume about 10% of global electricity. The companies plan to offer an integrated service covering emissions analysis, decarbonization planning, HVAC optimization, and continuous performance monitoring.
Since establishing its CVC Office in 2019 to support innovation through startup partnerships, Daikin has invested in over 20 companies. The firm intends to continue expanding its global network to accelerate the development of new technologies and decarbonization solutions.
