Executive Director’s Message

In the two years since our launch, Climate Integrate hasgrown and our team has been strengthened. Spurred on by
the support and encouragement, we have been broadening
into new programs and collaborating with new partners.

Meanwhile, the news about climate change only continues
to raise anxiety. 2023 was the hottest year on record, withaverage global temperatures 1.45°C above preindustriallevels. With the unacceptable reality that the global goal of
limiting the temperature rise to 1.5°C may be slipping out ofreach, it is not easy to remain hopeful amid the paradox of aworld where economic activities continue without facing thecrisis.
But it is exactly because of this situation that we need toknow where we are right now, what measures can be taken,
and what policies are necessary. It is becoming increasingly important to move boldly ahead from there. I strongly
believe that our work as a climate policy think tank is
precisely for this purpose.

Climate Integrate is committed to accelerating decarbonization and building a just and prosperous society, and willcontinue to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Kimiko Hirata, Ph.D, Executive Director

Recipient of Goldman Environmental Prize in 2021

Selected for BBC’s 100 Women list in 2022

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Our Vision

Our Approach

Climate Integrate is an independent climate policy thinktank established in Japan in 2022. Based on the following

vision, mission, and values, we work toward the realization ofpolicies that are consistent with the Paris Agreement.

VisionClimate Integrate aims to protect the climate

Show the Facts

Convey the Facts

Research & Analysis

Knowledge & Support

Think tankAdvisorand realize a just, sustainable and peacefulsociety.

MissionFacilitate dialogue and consensus-building
Communication

Climate Integrate conducts research,engagement, and communication to accelerate

policy changes and actions toward decarbonization. We support the decarbonization efforts ofa diverse range of actors, based on an integrated
approach to science, policy, and society.

ValuesKnowledge: Provide information and analysis
on climate solutions

Integrity: Support open, transparent andinclusive processes and dialogue

Empowerment: Promote multi-stakeholder

To accelerate decarbonization actions, Climate Integrate
works toShow the facts

We show the facts and the direction toConvey the facts

We present knowledge and providego, based on our analysis.

support.

Through these two core functions, we facilitate dialogue

and consensus-building among stakeholders, and open thewindow of opportunity for policy change.

engagement to accelerate decarbonization3

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Our Work

Governance

Explaining policy trends
ClimatePolicy

CorporateActions

Diplomacy

SustainableFinance

To protect the climate, it is crucial to determine future actions
based on a thorough understanding of current government
policies and companies’ actions.

Climate Integrate researches and analyzes complex climate-related topics based on our day-to-day information gathering.
In fiscal 2023 (April 2023 - March 2024), we published four
reports and multiple papers and articles.

Analysis based on our distinctive approach and uniquetheme-setting was featured by multiple media outlets and

The policies and measures of
the Japanese government areevolving on a daily basis. It is
crucial to have a grasp of the
big picture and actual situationin order to anticipate what’s
coming next. In fiscal 2023, wereleased two reports analyzing
government policy directions.

Analysis of climate/energy
budgets and GX investments

We conducted comprehensive
analysis of the government’s
fiscal 2024 budget related toclimate and energy, and GX
investment. Our report “Japan’sSpending Plans for Climate andEnergy” (March 2024) visuallypresented the actual budget inways not previously done.

Analysis of Green Transformation (GX) policy evolution

On the government policy
development of GX legislation,
strategies, and sovereign bonds,
we published a report “Whatis GX?” (January 2024). Issues
covered included consistency
with the Paris Agreement,
continued reliance on fossil
fuels, and greenwashing risk.

used broadly by investors, NGOs, corporate groups, overseas
governments, and organizations.

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Japan in the global context

Spotlighting
corporate action

Residential andlocal strategies

To clarify global trends andJapan’s stance and show
Japan’s place in the international community, we published
Insights on G7 meetings hostedby Japan.

Major Japanese companies
must take action to promotedecarbonization globally andin Japan. We compiled a reportanalyzing efforts by Japanesecompanies toward net zero.

We published an Insights andreport on the benefits of climate-related policies and measuresin residential and building
sectors, including improved
health and comfort and lower
utility costs, besides reducing
CO2 emissions.

2023 G7 Summit analysis

Analysis ofcorporate net zero policies

Climate actions in residential
and building sectors

We published an Insights“Hiroshima G7 Summit 2023 –Analysis of the Communiqué”(July 2023) about the meetingof the leaders of seven major
economies, covered the summit
communiqué and evaluatedJapan’s leadership as thepresidency.

We analyzed the net zero targets
and measures of 10 companies
in energy-intensive sectors inJapan. Our report “AssessingNet Zero: Integrity Review of
10 Japanese Companies” (May2023) ranked every company
low in terms of transparencyof their climate targets andintegration of environmentalpolicies.

Our report “Tackling Climate
Change in Residential andBuilding Sectors” (October2023, summary in English)
summarizes the roles of eachactor and illustrates how anintegrated approach can reduce
CO2 emissions and increase
benefits for comfort and health.

* I nsulation Workshop(Kiyotaki elementaryschool, Toyooka City)

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Tools to communicate
We create visual tools for use in reports and other materials.

To promote decarbonization, it is crucial to expand the understanding andsupport of a broad range of audiences. We focus on “conveying the facts”
through visuals including original design, illustrations, charts, and infographics. Our tools have been used by various stakeholders to facilitate
dialogue and consensus-building.

Insights: “2023 Japan Climate
Calendar Top Ten Highlights”(April 2023)

Calendar format for critical events.
Infographics by VISUAL THINKING

Report: “Japan’s Spending
Plans for Climate and Energy”(March 2024)

Insights: “Tackling
Climate Changein Residential andBuilding Sectors”(October 2023)

Visualizes the government’s
fiscal 2024 budget and GX
budgetReport: “What is Green Transformation (GX)?” (January 2024)
Explains the framework of the GX
Promotion Act

Shows theimportance of an
integrated approach
to insulation, energy
efficiency, andrenewable energy

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Facilitating dialogue and consensus-building

Training for Hakuba Village
employees in Nagano
Prefecture (Jul 2023)

Speaking to employees anddealers at Burton stores(Aug/Sep 2023)

Policy roundtables cohosted with U.S. Embassyin Tokyo (Jul/Sep 2023)

Opening plenary address
at UN Forum on Businessand Human Rights inGeneva (Nov 2023)

Panelist at Financial Times
sponsored summit (Feb2024)

Expert advisor to House ofCouncillors meeting(Feb 2024)

Educational institutions: The Univ. of Tokyo, Kyoto Univ., Chiba Univ. of Commerce, Univ.
of the Sacred Heart, Takasaki City Univ. of Economics, Hosei
Univ., Chuo Univ., Aichi Mizuho College, etc.

Engagement with Stakeholders
We have engaged in dialogue with multi-sector public and private bodiesand actors to support robust policies and consensus-building.

Speaking at Sapporo
Climate Change Town
Meeting (Jan 2024)

Event at a Patagonia store
with content from Climate
Integrate (Jan 2024)

Dialogue with mayor ofToyooka, Hyogo Prefecture(Dec 2023)

Dialogue with Kabuki actor
Danjuro Ichikawa at a conference organized by Asahi
Shimbun (Oct 2023)“Assessing Net Zero”
webinar (May 2023)©BS Asahi TV Asahi

Guest appearance on TV
program “Earth Crisis”(Jan 2024)

Others: E mbassies, Sapporo City (Hokkaido Pref), Sakata City (Yamagata Pref), Hakuba Village(Nagano Pref), Ichikawa City (Chiba Pref), Katsushika Ward (Tokyo), Bunkyo Ward (Tokyo),
Toyooka City (Hyogo Pref), Co-ops (Green Co-op, Seikatsu Club, Palsystem, Tokyo Consumers
Co-op Union), POW Japan, Patagonia, Burton, Ethical Association, SDGs in Sports, etc.

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Convey the Facts

Spotlight: “Engagement in Kannabe and Toyooka”

MediaAwards• Kimiko Hirata selected for Business Insider’s “Climate Action 30” list in 2023
• Kimiko Hirata selected for Reuters’ “Trailblazing Women in Climate” in 2024

Columns, appearances, interviews, etc.
• Nippo Business: Preventing Global Warming (bimonthly column)• Amazon podcast: Jam the World - Up Close Apr 2023
• Video News: Web news program May 18, 2023

• Mitsumura Tosho Publishing: Magazine for teachers Jun 2023

• Jichiken Monthly: Magazine for local government employees Jun 2023

Climate Integrate and partners in Toyooka City (Hyogo Prefecture) have worked
together for regional development from the perspective of climate change andtourism. The coordination of strategies and measures has been developed.
• Declarations: Toyooka signed the “Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action inTourism” in the summer of 2023, and in December adopted the Action Planto realize the “Kannabe Highlands Yukimirai 100-Year Declaration” (yukimirai
means “snow” and “future”).
• Three pillars: Actions are combined to achieve carbon neutrality, nature
positive, and sustainable tourism.

• Insulation workshop: The region is hot in summer and cold in winter. As thefirst practical action, an insulation workshop was held at Kiyotaki Elementary
School in October 2023 in collaboration with experts, local contractors,Toyooka City, and the Hidaka Kannabe Tourist Association.
• BS Asahi: TV broadcaster BS Asahi covered the story of Kannabe’s efforts.

• Linking city policy: Linkages are expanding via trainings for Toyooka City
employees on the topic of building insulation, dialogue with the mayor on theAction Plan, and talk events/tours at Toyooka City’s “Fan Meeting” tourism
event.

• Next steps: Efforts are ongoing to improve energy efficiency policy and bolster
thermal insulation measures at accommodations and public facilities.
* See our website for reports, videos, and interviews from the insulation workshop.

“Fan Meeting” in Genbudo park, Oct 2023

• Iwanami Shoten: Sekai (monthly magazine) Oct 2023

• GWEC/JWPA: Moderator “Global Offshore Wind Summit” Oct 2023
• Nikkei Shimbun: Opinion page “COP28 Analysis” Oct 30, 2023

• Asahi Shimbun: Event speaker “Asahi Earth Conference 2023” Nov 8, 2023

• Japan Times: Opinion “It’s time to kick our addiction to fossil fuels” Dec 15, 2023
• BS Asahi: TV program “Earth Crisis” episode 8, Jan 6, 2024
• Kobe Shimbun: Expert interview Mar 4, 2024

Comments quoted
The New York Times, The Japan Times, Reuters, Financial Times, Business
Insider, Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Kyodo News, Nihon Keizai

Shimbun, NHK, Chunichi Shimbun, Kobe Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, etc.

X
Posts in FY2023: 280

Impressions: 332,689

Top post: Report release March 2024 “Japan’s Spending Plans for Climateand Energy”

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ChisakiWatanabe

Kimiko Hirata
Ph.D, Executive
Director

Hiroyuki Yasui

Program Director

Yukiko Onozato

Project Manager

Office Manager

Our Team
Yasuyuki Sasaki

Communications
Fellow

Advisors

Miyuki OhkiHaru Mochizuki

Communications
ManagerAtsuko
Kawaguchi

Director,
Sustainable
Finance

Program DirectorTatsuko SatohPublic Policy
Director

Hiromi Mizota

HiroakiOdawaraMedia/Communications
ManagerSenior ResearchAnalyst

Tetsuji Ida

Senior Staff
Writer &Editorial Writer,
Kyodo News

Dr. Bill Hare CEO, Climate Analytics
Athena Ronquillo-Ballesteros Managing Director, Climate Lead
Sakon Kuramoto Attorney at Law
Dr. Minoru Tsubogo Professor Emeritus, Waseda University
Dr. Takeshi Mizuguchi President, Takasaki City University of Economics

Kenji Shiraishi

Researcher,Renewable andAppropriate Energy
Laboratory, Universityof California, Berkeley,
Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory

Partners

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USNewClimate Institute, Germany
Helten Communications, Canada

Naoyuki
Yamagishi

Chief Conservation
Officer, Director,
WWF Japan

Staff

Board of Directors

Visual Thinking, Japan
THREE IS A MAGIC NUMBER, Japan
Hidaka Kannabe Tourist Association (Toyooka City), Japan

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Financial Information

Financial Information
FY2023

Income収入¥50,360,000￥85,050,000(approx. USD639,450)

98.3%
Programs 1.7%
GrantsExpenditures
支出￥84,940,000¥50,260,000(approx. USD638,654)

1USD = 133JPY

30.6%
Policy engagement 21.0%
Communication 23.8%
Stakeholder engagement 10.9%
Administrative 13.7%
Research and analysis

Climate Integrate is an independent climate policy think tank.

We provide research and analysis on climate policy and support for

decarbonization efforts by central and local governments, industry,and civil society.

June 2024

Design：Yasuyuki Sasaki

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