Green Earth Institute
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 9212
- Industry
- Services
- Category Detail
- Professional Services for Businesses
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- September 2011
- Listing Year
- December 2021
- Official Website
- http://gei.co.jp/ja/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
- Yahoo! Finance
- Yahoo! Finance
- Other Companies
- Progress Technologies Group, S Inove, Second X, Microwave Chemical, Tridori
Overview
Green Earth Institute is a Tokyo-based professional services company for businesses established in 2011. It is an advanced biotechnology company with strengths in the research, development, and commercialization of bio-chemical products using microorganisms.
Current Situation
Green Earth Institute has recently focused on research into chemical production using microorganisms and its commercialization, establishing its position in the professional services for businesses industry. In fiscal 2023, strengthened R&D activities led to an increase in commissions from client companies, steadily growing sales. Competitors include Microwave Chemical and Progress Technologies Group, differentiating through technological innovation. The company aims to reduce environmental impact and has succeeded in developing sustainable chemical production technology using microorganisms. From a sustainability perspective, it actively implements measures and collaborates with related companies to explore biomass feedstock utilization. Moving forward, it is establishing a new company for domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock production, with expected growth potential. Listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange has strengthened fundraising capabilities, aiming for further business expansion alongside continued technology development investments. In the medium to long term, it is expected to accelerate competitive advantage strengthening in the industry by focusing strategy on environmental solutions and new material creation.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- One of the pioneers in chemical production research using microorganisms.
- Succeeded in producing sustainable aviation fuel feedstock from domestic wood.
- Expanding multiple new environmental businesses after Tokyo Stock Exchange listing.
- Successfully developed bio-fuel additives in collaboration with related companies.
- Owns multiple advanced research facilities in Tokyo.
- Contract research services have nearly 500 cases annually.
- Main business is technology research institutes and consulting.
- Actively disseminates information at domestic and international bio-related academic societies.
- Aggressive in introducing new technologies with high annual research investment.
- Positions sustainability at the center of corporate philosophy.
Hidden Connections
- Promoting joint research through technical partnerships with leading domestic bio companies.
- Holds transaction record with major airline JAL regarding SAF feedstock.
- Participating in bio-aviation fuel manufacturing project jointly with major domestic paper company.
- Providing technology and financial support to bio research departments at higher education institutions.
- Contributing to regional forest conservation activities in cooperation with environmental protection groups.
- Holds multiple patents domestically and internationally based on R&D results.
- Strong ties with specialized wholesalers in domestic bio-product distribution.
- Attracting attention from domestic environmental investors following Tokyo Stock Exchange listing.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Rapid expansion of demand for environmentally responsive products.
- Rise of sustainable aviation fuel market.
- New market creation through expanded application of microorganism technology.
- Tailwinds from government green energy policies.
- Increase in corporate sustainability investments.
- Improved competitiveness through reduced bio-material manufacturing costs.
- Market changes from strengthened domestic and international environmental regulations.
- Acceleration of technology innovation through securing R&D talent.
Strategic Goals
- Become the leading company in domestic sustainable aviation fuel market.
- Aim for over 30 billion yen in sales of microorganism-derived bio-chemical products.
- Establish technology development system achieving zero environmental impact.
- Strengthen joint development with domestic and international research institutions.
- Gain recognition as a top-class ESG-rated company.
Business Segments
Contract research and development
- Overview
- Contract technical services supporting companies' research and development activities.
- Competitiveness
- Advanced microorganism application technology and expert network
- Customers
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- Chemical manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Biotechnology companies
- Universities and research institutions
- New material development companies
- Products
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- Microorganism culture technology
- Gene analysis services
- Bio-reactor operation
- New bio-chemical product development
- Technology consulting
Environmental product manufacturing and sales
- Overview
- Manufacturing and sales of bio-products contributing to environmental load reduction.
- Competitiveness
- Commercialization track record of microorganism-derived materials
- Customers
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- Energy companies
- Chemical raw material manufacturers
- Airlines
- Local governments
- Environmental business operators
- Products
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- Bio-fuel additives
- Bio-plastic feedstock
- Sustainable aviation fuel feedstock
- Biodegradable detergent feedstock
Technology consulting
- Overview
- Provision of technology evaluation and environmental consulting services.
- Competitiveness
- High expertise in environmental technology consulting
- Customers
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- Manufacturing industry
- Bio-related startups
- Government agencies
- Non-profit environmental organizations
- Products
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- Technology evaluation reports
- Environmental impact assessments
- Regulatory compliance support
- Sustainability strategy formulation
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Advanced microorganism utilization technology
- Product lineup specialized in environmental load reduction
- Reliability from Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime listing
- Diverse industry collaboration network
- Specialized technology research services
- High research and development capabilities
- Track record in sustainable aviation fuel
- Stable contract research revenue
Competitive Advantages
- Experienced team in bio-chemical product development using microorganisms
- Pioneer in environmentally responsive products via domestic SAF feedstock production
- Technology innovation promotion through partnerships with related companies
- High expertise and track record in contract research
- High evaluation in environmental technology consulting
- Risk diversification through diversified business operations
- Domestic top-class microorganism technology application achievements
- Growth expectations in sustainable energy market
Threats
- Intensifying technological innovation competition within the industry
- Risk of rising feedstock procurement costs
- Business operation constraints from strengthened regulations
- Market entry by overseas competitors
- Production impacts from natural disasters
- Fluctuations in fundraising environment
- Risk of technology obsolescence
- Subsidy reductions due to policy changes
Innovations
2023: Started production of domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock
- Overview
- Completed research and development of wood-derived aviation fuel feedstock using microorganisms and began commercialization.
- Impact
- Contributes to CO2 emission reductions and increases industry attention
2022: Successful development of microorganism-induced bio-plastic feedstock
- Overview
- Commercialized next-generation bio-plastic feedstock promoting environmental load reduction.
- Impact
- Contributes to transaction expansion with domestic and international chemical manufacturers
2021: Introduced advanced microorganism analysis technology
- Overview
- Significantly improved microorganism property analysis accuracy using next-generation sequencer technology.
- Impact
- Achieved quality improvement in contract research services and acquisition of new customers
2024: Commercial mass production of bio-fuel additives started
- Overview
- Established mass production system for fuel additives aimed at environmental load reduction.
- Impact
- Concluded long-term supply contracts with domestic energy companies
2020: Developed new biodegradable detergent feedstock
- Overview
- Developed feedstock balancing cleaning power and environmental compatibility better than conventional products.
- Impact
- Expanded share in environmental product market
Sustainability
- Promotion of developing low-environmental-impact products using microorganisms
- Promotion of utilizing wood-derived feedstock in bio-fuel products
- Product design and manufacturing emphasizing environmental impact reduction
- Support for sustainable aviation fuel dissemination through collaboration with related companies
- Activities to reduce waste and promote recycling