Jizoku

What Jizoku does

Jizoku Inc. (株式会社Jizoku) is a Japanese carbon credit developer founded in June 2024 and headquartered at Hitotsubashi University's campus in Kunitachi City, Tokyo. The company creates and trades carbon credits generated from agricultural practices — primarily extended mid-season drainage in rice paddies (achieving approximately 30% methane reduction), biochar application to cropland from agricultural waste, and reforestation projects — operating under Japan's Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and J-Credits frameworks. Jizoku pairs field operations with satellite-based measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) via a partnership with Archeda, enabling real-time monitoring of paddy water conditions to reduce greenwashing risk. The company was also the first in Japan to issue VCS credits for marine plastic waste reduction (via partner REMARE).

Jizoku serves three primary customer segments: agricultural producers (farmers and cooperatives such as Hayashinosan, Utara LLC, and Karasawa Agricultural Machinery) seeking incremental revenue from sustainable practices; large corporations and energy companies procuring credits for ESG reporting and emission offsetting; and government agencies — local Japanese municipalities plus national and provincial ministries in Vietnam, Laos, the Philippines, and Indonesia — implementing JCM climate policy. Revenue is generated via transaction fees on credit sales and professional services for JCM project development, MRV execution, and strategic credit utilization consulting, with all pricing handled through direct contact rather than public disclosure. Distribution is via direct enterprise sales supplemented by partnerships with farmer cooperatives, university research networks (Hitotsubashi, Niigata, Can Tho, IPB, UNPAD), and financial partners such as AEON Financial Service.

Since closing a 71 million JPY seed round in April 2025 from Partners Fund, HAKOBUNE, and individual investors, Jizoku has aggressively internationalized, establishing a Toyama regional branch in November 2025, signing MOUs with provincial and national governments across Southeast Asia, and being selected in February 2026 for METI's Reiwa 6 Global South subsidy for a Philippines forest carbon credit project. The company's stated roadmap targets 10,000 hectares under management by 2026 (up from 4,000+) and 20,000+ tons of CO2e reduction in the near term, with planned expansion from agriculture into forestry and marine verticals.

Name

Jizoku

Legal name

株式会社Jizoku

Website

https://jizoku-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jizoku Inc. is a Japanese carbon credit developer founded in 2024 that creates and trades JCM and J-Credits generated from rice paddy methane reduction, biochar, and reforestation, serving farmers, large corporations, and government agencies across Japan and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Credit Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Agricultural Services (700), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture & Land-Use MRV (Soil carbon, livestock, forestry/REDD+) (EUAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Geospatial MRV (Satellite, Aerial, LiDAR, SAR) (EUABACAF), Soil & Biomass Carbon Measurement (Soil Sampling, Forest Inventory, Blue Carbon) (EUABACAH), GHG Monitoring Plans & Sampling Design (Field Protocols, QA/QC) (EUABACAE), Nature-Based Credits Trading (Forestry/REDD+, Soil Carbon, Blue Carbon) (EUAGAIAK), Climate Finance, Carbon Markets & MRV Systems (BPADALAB)

Keywords

• Carbon credit creation
• Agricultural decarbonisation
• JCM consultancy
• Carbon MRV services
• Biochar carbon sequestration

Headquarters

HQ city

Kunitachi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Carbon Credit Creation and Trading: Jizoku creates carbon credits through agricultural practices (extended mid-season drainage, biochar application, reforestation) and facilitates their sale to corporations and governments seeking to offset emissions. Revenue is generated from the transaction value of credits created.
2. Project Development and Consulting Services: Provides JCM project development, implementation consultancy, and MRV execution services to enterprise clients. Support includes credit issuance, monitoring, and strategic utilization planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jizoku creates, verifies, and sells carbon credits generated from agricultural practices (extended mid-season drainage in rice paddies, biochar application, reforestation, and marine plastics recovery) using Japan's Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and J-Credits frameworks. The company provides end-to-end services spanning JCM project development, Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV) using satellite-based monitoring, credit issuance, and consulting support to corporations, governments, and international stakeholders across Japan and Southeast Asia.

Product overview

Jizoku offers a comprehensive portfolio of carbon credit solutions focused on the agricultural sector, with plans to expand into forestry and marine sectors. The core offerings consist of JCM Credit-Related Activities (full-cycle JCM solutions from project development through MRV to credit procurement) and Collaborative Research & Pilot Programmes. Key products include Extended Mid-Season Drainage in Paddy Rice Cultivation for methane reduction, Biochar Addition for carbon sequestration, Satellite Monitoring for MRV verification using Archeda technology, Biodiversity Experiments, Offset Tours for sustainable tourism, and Marine Plastics Recycling credits. The company also offers the Mirai no Me Credit, a community-driven J-Credit initiative that channels revenue back to local youth in Toyama Prefecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JCM Credit-Related Activities End-to-end Joint Crediting Mechanism service encompassing JCM project development and implementation consultancy, credit issuance and monitoring support, and credit procurement and utilisation solutions for corporate and government clients seeking verified emission reductions.
• Collaborative Research & Pilot Programmes Collaborative research and pilot programmes delivered with university and industry partners to validate decarbonisation concepts, foster innovation, and enable scalable impact under the JCM framework.
• Mirai no Me Credit J-Credits generated in collaboration with General Incorporated Association Toyama no Me in Toyama Prefecture, with a portion of revenue donated to support young people engaged in primary industry revitalisation in the region.
• Extended Mid-Season Drainage in Paddy Rice Cultivation Methane emission reduction project that extends the mid-season drainage period in rice paddies, achieving approximately 30% methane reduction and generating J-Credits for sale to corporate and government buyers.
• Biochar Addition to Mineral Soil in Cropland/Grassland Carbon sequestration project that converts agricultural waste such as rice husks, wood, and bamboo into biochar and applies it to farmland, enhancing soil quality while capturing carbon and generating tradeable credits.
• Satellite Monitoring (Archeda-based MRV) Satellite-based water management verification service using the Archeda satellite system to monitor paddy field surface conditions in real time, supporting transparent MRV for sustainable rice cultivation practices.
• Biodiversity Experiment Field survey and ecological assessment project documenting ecosystem structure and species composition in rice paddies, evaluating the biodiversity impact of biochar addition and other sustainable practices.
• Offset Tour Sustainable tourism offering that offsets travel emissions using locally generated carbon credits, supporting regional development in Toyama Prefecture and providing eco-friendly lodging experiences.
• Recycling the Marine Plastics (VCS Credits) Marine plastic waste reduction initiative in Mie Prefecture, generating Japan's first Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) credits from marine plastic recovery efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Methane emissions reduced by approximately 30% through extended mid-season drainage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hitotsubashi UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Joint research project on appropriate pricing levels for carbon credits in the agricultural sector. Evaluating how carbon credit introduction impacts traditional mutual aid systems in rural developing countries and estimating suitable price ranges for bilateral credits in underdeveloped markets.
• Can Tho UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research with Niigata University and Can Tho University for rice cultivation trials to reduce fertilizer use, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and implement carbon credit schemes in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.
• Niigata UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Can Tho University and Jizoku for rice cultivation trials to reduce fertilizer use, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and implement carbon credit schemes in Vietnam.
• IPB University (Bogor Agricultural University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with IPB and UNPAD universities for SRI-based carbon credit creation in Indonesia, focusing on sustainable rice cultivation methods and MRV framework development.
• UNPAD University (Padjadjaran University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IPB and UNPAD for SRI-based carbon credit creation in West Java, Indonesia, including pilot projects and farmer support.
• Archeda Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSatellite data analytics partnership for agricultural land management (ALM) projects in Vietnam. Using satellite data combined with field data for advanced analysis and monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon credit creation.
• SumifukucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU and mutual agency agreement for biochar credit development. Partnership to expand sustainable biochar utilization and achieve carbon neutrality through combining Sumifuku's carbonization equipment with Jizoku's credit generation system.
• Utara LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for J-Credits creation in Hokkaido region. Collaboration to advance carbon credit generation using sustainable agricultural practices.
• AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCrowdfunding partnership to support farmers and develop environmentally-friendly return gifts. Jizoku provides carbon credits for offsetting shipping emissions from crowdfunding rewards, with offset certificates included.
• Kinglands JSCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for sustainable agriculture promotion. Partnership to transition orchards to environmentally-friendly farming practices, enhance agricultural product value, and pursue carbon credit issuance.
• REMARE Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst company in Japan to generate VCS credits for marine plastic waste reduction. Partnership to convert marine plastic reduction efforts into verified carbon credits in Mie Prefecture.
• Karasawa Agricultural Machinery ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote carbon credit generation in Kanto-Koshinetsu region. First initiative focuses on extending mid-season drainage in rice cultivation to generate J-Credits.
• Toyama no Me (General Incorporated Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for regional revitalization through carbon credit creation. Joint creation of 'Mirai no Me Credit' - J-Credits with revenue partially donated to support youth in Toyama Prefecture.
• NTT GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibited as NTT Group partner at Agriculture Week, showcasing agricultural sustainability solutions including extended mid-season drainage and biochar applications.
• AgVenture LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncubation program host established by JA Group. Jizoku graduated from GROW & BLOOM program supporting startups in agricultural sector.
• Laos Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Planning and CooperationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for JCM afforestation projects. First startup to sign MOU with Lao government for reforestation and forest carbon credit development.
• Tay Ninh Province (Vietnam) Department of Agriculture and Environment and Department of Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signing for biochar and carbon credit project utilizing cassava waste. Project aims at emission reduction calculation and creditization under JCM framework.
• Bubicam PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner for business development and regional expansion support.
• Kansai Electric PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to conduct feasibility study for agricultural carbon credit creation in Vietnam. Exploring agricultural sector decarbonization opportunities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Nori: Carbon removal marketplace focused on soil and agricultural carbon credits with farmer practice-change methodology. Comparable agricultural carbon credit platform with emerging scale, operating in adjacent voluntary market segment.
• Carbonfuture: Carbon credit marketplace emphasizing integrity and MRV rigor for nature-based and biochar credits. Comparable as biochar credit intermediary where Jizoku also operates, though without direct origination.

Direct peers

• Agreena: European soil carbon credit program that certifies and sells credits generated by farmers adopting regenerative practices. Highly comparable business model: farmer onboarding, practice-change verification, and credit sale to corporate buyers.
• Pachama: Carbon credit marketplace leveraging satellite imagery and ML for forest carbon MRV and verification. Comparable for satellite-based MRV approach applied to nature-based carbon credit verification, though focused on forestry rather than agriculture.
• Boomitra: Soil carbon credit platform that uses satellite monitoring to verify regenerative agriculture practices, issuing credits for farmers globally. Highly comparable for satellite-MRV-driven agricultural credit issuance with farmer-facing model.
• Soil Capital: European soil carbon program certifying regenerative farming practices and issuing carbon credits to corporate buyers. Comparable agricultural carbon credit originator with farmer practice-change focus and corporate buyer distribution.
• Indigo Ag: US-based agricultural carbon credit developer that pays farmers for soil carbon sequestration and methane reduction practices, using digital MRV. Direct comparison as agricultural carbon credit originator serving farmer base with methodology-driven credit issuance.
• South Pole Group: Global carbon credit developer and advisory that develops projects across agriculture, forestry, and land use for corporate buyers. Comparable as full-cycle JCM-style project developer with MRV execution and credit procurement services.
• Green Carbon Inc. Japanese carbon credit company focused on agricultural and forestry credits using J-Credits and JCM frameworks. Direct domestic peer operating in the same regulatory framework with similar farmer-facing credit origination model.

Broad incumbents

• Verra: Operator of the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), the largest voluntary carbon credit standard. Jizoku generates VCS credits for marine plastics via REMARE partnership; Verra is the standards setter governing that framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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