Science Tokyo GXI 2026 Fiscal Year 2nd Seminar: "The Cutting Edge of Resource Utilization and CO2 Emission Reduction through Forest GX and Building/Environmental GX" Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. [Held on the same day as the Tech Meeting] Event Concluded

Under the common theme "The Cutting Edge of Resource Utilization and CO2 Emission Reduction through Forest GX and Building & Environmental GX," we will be holding a seminar and a tech meeting on the same day.
The utilization of forest resources and decarbonization in min building and min are key themes in achieving carbon neutrality.
At this event, we will introduce leading-edge initiatives and the latest trends, and through a panel discussion, we will explore future prospects and opportunities for collaboration.

■Program　

Part 1: GXI Seminar *Exclusively for GXI members, university faculty and staff, and university students
1:30–1:45 p.m. Introduction: Yukitaka Kato Prof. Institute of Integrated ResearchLaboratory for Zero-Carbon EnergyProf. Head of Science Tokyo GXI ( min )
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM Forest GX Keynote Lecture Co Lecture, Ltd. ( min )
“The Potential of Domestic Forest Resources and Challenges for Their Utilization”
Hiroshi Tachikawa, General Manager, Green Strategy Promotion Department, Raw Materials Division
14:20–14:25 Summary Comments: Naoko Hamashima, Senior Advisor for Regional Decarbonization Policy Coordination, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment ( min )

min (coffee break)

Part 2: GXI Tech Meeting *Limited to GXI members and university faculty and staff; students may not attend
2:40–2: Opening Remarks p.m. Opening Remarks Yoichi Murakami, Institute of Integrated ResearchLaboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy Prof. Vice Head of Science Tokyo GXI ( min )
2:45–3:05 p.m Lecture 1: Kajima Corporation ( min ) *Company names listed below in Japanese alphabetical order
“CO₂-Absorbing Reinforced Concrete Shell Dome Structures Using Sprayed Concrete with PVC Membrane Formwork”
Tetsushi Shizuta, Deputy Director, Technical Research Institute
3:05 PM – 3:25 Lecture ( min )
“Development of the ZEB Optimization Design Tool ‘ZEB SEEKER’ and Decarbonization Consulting: Optimizing CO₂ Emissions Reduction During Operation”
Nozomu Ota, Group Leader, Environmental Solutions Department, Design Headquarters　
3:25 PM – 3:45 Lecture ( min )
“Paving the Way for a Decarbonized Society: The Challenge of Achieving a Zero-Energy Factory (ZEF) — A Case Study of Building H1 at the OKI Honjo Plant”
Kota Shindo, Senior Engineer, Design Headquarters
3:45 PM – 4:05 Lecture Co Lecture ( min )
“Challenges and Current Status of CO2 Calculations for Buildings — Operation of the Low-Carbon Building Materials Platform ‘CMCOS’”
Akitoshi Kato, Group Leader, Finishing & Environment Group, Architectural Technology Department, Technical Management Division, Architecture Business Headquarters
16:05–16: Lecture ( min )
“Comprehensive Initiatives Toward Low-Carbon Construction—From Wooden Construction and Wood-Based Design ‘Let’s Build with Wood🄬’ to Full CO2 Calculations for All Projects”
Takashi Tsunakawa, General Manager, Design Strategy Department, Construction Business Division

4:25–5:05 p.m. Panel Discussion ( min ) Moderator: Yoichi Murakami, Prof., Vice Head of Science Tokyo GXI
5:05–5:10 p.m. Closing Remarks: Yukitaka Kato, Prof. Institute of Integrated ResearchLaboratory for Zero-Carbon EnergyProf. Head of Science Tokyo GXI ( min )
5:10–5:40 p.m. Networking and Business Card Exchange ( min )

[Event Description]
This event is part of the open innovation platform activities organized by Science Tokyo GXI and is limited to GXI members, as well as faculty, staff, and students of this university.
Non-members interested in participating in this event should contact us using the information below.

Contact] Institute of Integrated Research GXI Program Office
Institute of Integrated ResearchGXI Program Office
E-mail: office@gxi.iir.isct.ac.jp
Tel : 03-5734-3284