Aakel Inc.

What Aakel Inc. does

Aakel Inc. (アークエル株式会社) is a Fukuoka- and Tokyo-based climate-tech company founded in August 2018 by former Accenture Managing Director Ryoji Miyawaki to commercialize decarbonization consulting and proprietary software for Japanese enterprises, SMEs, and local governments. The company operates a dual product model combining professional services (GX, CN, DX, and EV consulting, plus the unified CarbOne service brand covering energy cost reduction, environmental disclosure, and CDP response support) with two self-developed cloud-native SaaS platforms: AAKEL eFleet, an EV smart-charging and fleet management system with kWh-based billing and EMS integration, and AAKEL eCarbon, a GHG emissions visualization and reduction-simulation tool covering Scope 1-3 across general enterprises and the energy sector. Underlying technology is built on AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, DynamoDB) with IoT telemetry from chargers and EVs, and integrates with kintone and Tableau for client-side data systems.

Aakel makes money through three revenue streams: (1) project-based consulting engagements for decarbonization strategy, SBT/CDP/SSBJ disclosure support, EV adoption, and digital transformation; (2) recurring SaaS subscriptions for eFleet and eCarbon, with self-service free trials for eCarbon; and (3) white-label/OEM licensing that lets partners such as Chubu Electric Power, Tohoku Electric Power, Okayama Gas, and Nihonkai Gas Holdings deploy eFleet under their own brands. The go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales for consulting and white-label deals, product-led self-service for SaaS, and government-program channel partnerships that have reached 200+ SMEs across eight prefectures. The firm is B Corp certified (June 2023), a CDP Accredited Solutions Provider (2026), and a Reiwa-5 New Energy Award recipient, and is backed strategically by Chubu Electric Power, Fuso Group Holdings, K4 Ventures (Kansai Electric Power Group), Mitsubishi HC Capital, and Tokio Marine Holdings.

Name

Aakel Inc.

Legal name

アークエル株式会社 (Aakel Inc.)

Website

https://aakel.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aakel Inc. is a Japan-based climate-tech firm (founded 2018, 57 employees) that sells proprietary SaaS — AAKEL eFleet for EV smart charging and AAKEL eCarbon for GHG visualization — alongside decarbonization consulting under the CarbOne brand, serving Japanese enterprises, regional SMEs via government programs, and utilities via white-label deployments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Management Software

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit-Ready Controls, Assurance & Compliance Workflow Tools (CSRD/SEC/ISSB) (EUABAEAG), Climate Governance, Operating Model & Internal Carbon Pricing Design (EUABAKAF), Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk) (EUABAKAK)

Keywords

• Decarbonization consulting services
• GHG emissions management software
• EV fleet charging platform
• Carbon neutrality advisory
• ESG disclosure consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services (GX, CN, DX, EV): Professional consulting services for decarbonization management, green transformation, digital transformation, and EV adoption. Services include strategy formulation, implementation support, due diligence, and application development. Revenue recognized as professional services engagements, typically project-based with defined scope and deliverables.
2. SaaS Subscriptions (eFleet, eCarbon): Subscription-based access to proprietary software platforms for GHG emissions management and EV fleet charging optimization. Includes setup support and ongoing system access. Billed on subscription basis with annual or monthly terms.
3. White-label/OEM Licensing: Partners (power companies, distributors) deploy eFleet and eCarbon under their own branding. Revenue derived from licensing fees for white-label deployment of proprietary AI systems and algorithms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aakel Inc. is a Japan-based climate-tech firm that delivers carbon-neutral management services and proprietary SaaS tools to enterprises, SMEs, local governments, and utility customers. Its core offerings include professional consulting covering the full 'know-measure-plan-reduce-disclose' decarbonization cycle, plus two self-developed cloud platforms: AAKEL eCarbon for GHG emissions visualization and reduction simulation, and AAKEL eFleet for EV smart charging and fleet operation management. The CarbOne service brand unifies energy cost reduction support, environmental disclosure support, and CDP consulting under a single engagement.

Product overview

Aakel Inc. is a climate-tech company offering a dual product portfolio combining proprietary SaaS software tools with professional consulting services. The software lineup consists of AAKEL eFleet (EV smart charging and fleet management system) and AAKEL eCarbon (GHG emissions visualization and reduction simulation platform), both self-developed cloud-native tools. The consulting portfolio operates primarily under the CarbOne sub-brand, which unifies energy cost reduction support, environmental disclosure support, and CDP consulting, alongside stand-alone GX consulting, DX consulting, EV consulting, and carbon neutral consulting services. The combination of in-house software tools and expert human consultants enables end-to-end support from emissions measurement to execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CarbOne (カーボワン): Comprehensive decarbonization management service brand covering carbon footprint measurement, reduction planning, implementation, and disclosure support.
• AAKEL eFleet
• AAKEL eCarbon

Products and services

• CarbOne (カーボンワン) - Carbon-Neutral Management Service Comprehensive decarbonization management service brand that unifies energy cost reduction support, environmental disclosure support, and CDP consulting, integrating the AAKEL eCarbon software tool. Designed for Japanese enterprises and SMEs seeking one-stop support for carbon neutrality from emissions measurement through to disclosure (CDP, SBT, SSBJ).
• AAKEL eFleet Proprietary SaaS platform for EV smart charging and fleet operation management. It visualizes which charger charges which vehicle at what time, automatically schedules and controls chargers to environmentally and economically optimal time slots, and includes kWh-based eFleet Billing, fleet management, and EMS integration. Designed for fleet operators, utilities, and gas companies deploying EV services.
• AAKEL eCarbon Proprietary web-based SaaS platform for GHG emissions visualization and reduction simulation. Calculates Scope 1-3 emissions from energy usage and equipment data, identifies reduction opportunities, simulates scenarios by measure type, and generates annual carbon-neutrality roadmaps. Includes a tailored 'AAKEL eCarbon for Energy' variant for energy-sector clients.
• GX Consulting (Green Transformation Consulting)
• Carbon Management Service (CN Consulting) Stand-alone carbon-neutral consulting service covering energy cost reduction diagnosis, emissions reduction planning, and ongoing decarbonization execution support for SMEs and enterprises.
• EV Consulting (EV Adoption Consulting) Consulting services for EV adoption planning, charging infrastructure deployment, and operational optimization for fleet operators, logistics companies, and regional businesses.
• DX Consulting (Digital Transformation Consulting) Digital transformation consulting services for enterprises, including application development and DX strategy support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported 200+ SME decarbonization initiatives through local government programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and core.

• 九州オープンイノベーションセンター (Kyushu Open Innovation Center)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2026Carbon neutral awareness seminars in Kumamoto, Kagoshima, and Kitakyushu. Aakel CEO speaks at events organized by KOIC to promote regional SME decarbonization.
• LOVE FMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 February 2026Radio program 'music × serendipity' featuring Aakel CEO to introduce eCarbon and eFleet products. Media exposure for brand awareness.
• 日本経済新聞社 (Nikkei Inc.)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2026Collaborative publishing partnership resulting in Nikkei MOOK publication '地域と歩むカーボンニュートラル経営' (Carbon Neutral Management Walking with Regions). Aakel CEO serves as editor/supervisor. Joint marketing and thought leadership initiative.
• 株式会社エネルギーフォーラム (Energy Forum)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 May 2024CEO appearance on 'Project E' online program about energy DX/GX era, positioning Aakel as thought leader in decarbonization space.
• 三菱オートリース株式会社 (Mitsubishi Auto Lease)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EV smart charging demonstration partnership. Collaborative pilot for EV fleet charging optimization services combining lease financing with smart charging technology.
• 岡山ガス株式会社 (Okayama Gas)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024One-stop EV introduction service partnership for gas utility customers. Combines gas services with EV adoption support leveraging eFleet technology.
• 日本海ガス絆ホールディングス株式会社 (Nihonkai Gas Holdings)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EV energy management demonstration partnership combining gas services with eFleet-based EV charging optimization.
• 東北電力株式会社 (Tohoku Electric Power)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2023Collaboration on EV energy management demonstration at Onagawa regional office. Aakel provides eFleet for EV charging and fleet management optimization as part of Tohoku's smart society initiative. Joint development of EV business models for regional deployment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Persefoni AI: Persefoni is a leading enterprise carbon accounting and climate management SaaS platform, comparable to eCarbon in functionality (Scope 1-3 calculation, audit-ready reporting, decarbonization planning). It is a direct global peer in the carbon management platform category.
• Watershed Technology, Inc. Watershed provides an enterprise climate platform covering GHG measurement, reduction planning, and climate disclosures, mirroring eCarbon's core capabilities. It is a direct global peer for carbon accounting SaaS.
• Sweep: Sweep is a carbon management platform serving enterprises and SMEs with emissions tracking, reduction workflows, and disclosure support — a direct peer to eCarbon, particularly for the mid-market and European/global enterprise customer base.
• Greenly (Carbon Trust): Greenly is a carbon accounting platform combining SaaS with consulting-style support for SMEs, similar to Aakel's combined CarbOne + eCarbon offering. Both emphasize accessible, guided decarbonization for smaller companies.
• Plan A Earth GmbH: Plan A offers a SaaS platform for carbon accounting, decarbonization, and ESG reporting, comparable in scope and target customer to eCarbon. Both compete in the SME-friendly carbon management category with built-in disclosure frameworks.
• Zeroboard Inc. Zeroboard is a Japanese carbon accounting SaaS platform (Scope 1-3 emissions calculation, supplier engagement, reduction planning) directly comparable to Aakel's eCarbon. Both target Japanese enterprises and SMEs navigating ESG disclosure and serve the same CDP/SBT/SSBJ compliance workflows.
• Driivz Ltd. Driivz is an EV charging and energy management software platform used by charge point operators, utilities, and fleet operators — directly comparable to eFleet for smart charging, fleet management, and billing.

Broad incumbents

• ChargePoint, Inc. ChargePoint is a global EV charging network and software provider. While primarily a hardware-led business, its software layer competes with eFleet in fleet and commercial charging management, particularly for enterprise and utility customers.
• Salesforce Net Zero Cloud: Salesforce Net Zero Cloud is an enterprise-grade carbon accounting and sustainability suite integrated with Salesforce CRM. It is a broad incumbent competitor to eCarbon in the large-enterprise carbon management market, particularly in Japan.

Emerging players

• Chooose: Chooose is a climate-tech platform offering carbon calculation, emissions data, and carbon credit integration. It overlaps with eCarbon in emissions measurement and adjacent to Aakel's non-fossil certificate and renewable energy advisory services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aakel_pr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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