Kawasaki Mechanism Certification System

• Further promotion of the effort for global GHG emission reductions by leveraging the　environmental technologies of business operations within the City
• Promotion of international contributions and industrial development through the use of environmental technologies
• Development of a mechanism in the market that facilitates the appropriate evaluation of business operations, which contribute to GHG emission reduction on a global basis

For the calculation method of the quantity of the avoided emissions, please see the “Calculation guidelines of the quantity of the avoided emissions” below.

Based on the calculation guidelines for avoided emissions, an examination is made to　ensure fairness and accuracy of the following items regarding products and technologies for review

Basic elements for avoided emissions

• Establishment of types of contribution activities outside the City
• Full lifecycle-based approach to reduction
• Expandability, uniqueness, and innovation

Specific methods for quantifying avoided emissions

• Methods to calculate net outside reductions based on lifecycle evaluation
• Methods to set the degree of contribution (rate of contribution to emission reduction) for business operators in the City
• Methods to obtain data on the amount of units sold outside the City

• Collaboration with Kawasaki Carbon Neutral Brand and Low CO₂ Kawasaki Brand Project
• Use of the Logo