ASUENE and Lexer Research have signed a MoU for a Human Resource Development project aimed to train GX talent to drive GHG emissions reduction in the ASEAN region

AMEICC Human Resource Development Project for ASEAN

AMEICC (AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee) is a committee under the Japan-ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting, supported by the Japanese government, aimed at promoting ASEAN economic development. Starting this year, AMEICC has begun providing training support through the “ASEAN Support Program for GX/DX Human Resource Development” to develop GX and DX talents who will support the supply chains in the ASEAN region.

The “Human Resource Development Course ILX” is a program developed by Green CPS Council, a general incorporated association with participation from ASUENE and Lexer Research, along with local partners, Thammasat University in Thailand and INDONESIA-JAPAN BUSINESS NETWORK (IJBNET). This course has been certified as part of AMEICC’s ASEAN Support Program for GX/DX Human Resource Development and it is launched as an industry-government-academia collaboration. The course offers foundational knowledge on calculating a company’s CO2 emissions and assessing the Carbon Footprint (CFP) for products and services, aiming to contribute to the GX talent development to drive decarbonization management in ASEAN based companies.

Background of the MoU

In ASEAN countries, regulations aimed at achieving decarbonization goals are strengthening, making the promotion of decarbonization management for companies based in the region an increasingly essential element. Among these, manufacturing bases are particularly concentrated in ASEAN and account for a significant portion of CO2 emissions. Major manufacturing companies are being required, along with their suppliers, to visualize and reduce CO2 emissions. As a result, there will be a growing demand for talent who can drive decarbonization management in the future.

In the manufacturing industry, there is a shortage of GX talent with the necessary knowledge and skills to promote decarbonization across ASEAN, despite the rising demand for such talent.

MoU Details

ASUENE offers a range of multi-products, including the CO2 emissions visualization, reduction, and reporting cloud service “ASUENE,” the ESG evaluation service “ASUENE ESG,” and the GX/ESG talent-focused recruitment platform “ASUENE CAREER.” By providing one-stop solutions in the sustainability field, “ASUENE” is driving decarbonization and ESG management for over 10,000 companies, and “ASUENE ESG” is supporting more than 14,000 companies, boasting the No.1 record in Asia.

Lexer Research is engaged in business areas such as production system simulation and cyber-physical systems in the manufacturing sector, while also advancing human resource development activities for the manufacturing industry based on its expertise in digital engineering.

By leveraging ASUENE’s expertise in decarbonization management and Lexer Research’s manufacturing sector knowledge, we will promote the development and dissemination of GX talent development courses for the manufacturing industry.

About the “Human Resource Development Course ILX”

ASUENE, Lexer Research, ASEAN partner Thammasat University, and IJBNET, together with support from AMEICC, are launching the “Human Resource Development Course ILX” as an industry-government-academia collaboration across ASEAN countries. As the first phase, seven courses will be jointly held in Thailand and Indonesia this year.

Course Outline

Course Title: “Basic Course for CFP Knowledge and Self-Accounting”

Target: Japanese-affiliated manufacturers or local manufacturers recommended by Japanese-affiliated manufacturers

Period: December 2024 – January 2025

Comments

Masahiro Nakamura (Representative Director & CEO of Lexer Research Inc.,Ph.D. in Engineering)

“Decarbonization efforts must not be limited to domestic initiatives, but should be expanded internationally. To drive these efforts, it is effective to promote awareness and the dissemination of methods through human resource development. Especially in ASEAN, it is expected that Japan’s decarbonization knowledge and technologies will be applied, demonstrating leadership in Asia. I am pleased to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with ASUENE, as it allows us to share and collaborate on our complementary expertise, human resource development materials, and services to promote decarbonization activities both domestically and internationally.”

Yoshihiro Iwata (Co-Founder COO of Asuene Inc.)

“Achieving decarbonization targets in ASEAN is essential for the growth of sustainable societies and businesses. We will leverage our experience in supporting the decarbonization management of many companies and fully commit to developing the next generation of talent to support the decarbonization of the manufacturing industry. We are truly delighted to be able to work with Lexer Research on GX talent development projects in the ASEAN region. We hope this initiative will contribute to the region’s sustainable future.”