DNV receives Carbon Neutral Award at the 6th ESG Finance Awards Japan

DNV has been honoured with the Carbon Neutral Award at the 6th ESG Finance Awards Japan, hosted by the Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan.

This prestigious award recognizes companies that play a pivotal role in balancing greenhouse gas emissions and absorption, contributing to Japan’s transition towards a low-carbon future. 

The ESG Finance Awards Japan celebrate excellence in sustainable finance, acknowledging companies, financial institutions, and investors that develop innovative solutions to support decarbonization. DNV was recognized for its deep technical expertise in sustainable finance, its commitment to supporting clients’ transition finance, and its strong conviction in advancing decarbonization initiatives. In particular, the award highlights DNV Japan’s unique role in green enabling projects and its contributions to nuclear energy finance, a key component of Japan’s long-term net-zero strategy. This recognition reflects DNV’s ongoing commitment to contributing to the growth of Japan’s sustainable finance market and supporting industries in their transition to a low-carbon economy. 

“We are proud to receive this recognition from the Ministry of the Environment. At DNV, we believe that sustainable finance plays a crucial role in accelerating decarbonization, and we remain dedicated to providing the assurance, guidance, and expertise needed to support this transition. We look forward to strengthening our partnerships and driving positive change across Japan’s financial and energy sectors,” said Maeda Naoki, Area Manager, Japan, Supply Chain & Product Assurance, DNV.  

Building on this achievement, DNV Japan is committed to leveraging its technical excellence and global expertise to further expand its ESG finance evaluation and advisory services. This includes supporting financial institutions, investors, and businesses in developing credible and impactful sustainability strategies.