Tokyo-based climate tech company Asuene announced the acquisition of carbon management and accounting platform nZero, marking an expansion for the company into the North American and U.S. greentech and corporate sustainability markets.
Founded in 2019, Asuene, with some 10,000 clients worldwide, offers a variety of services supporting companies’ net zero targets, including CO2 emissions measurement, reduction and reporting, as well as greenhouse gas consulting services.
Nevada-based nZero, founded in 2021, offers a real-time carbon management and accounting platform, automating and streamlining energy data collection and using AI to optimize costs and emissions. The platform provides NGOs, government agencies and businesses with the ability to analyze, and manage carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 on a granular level.
Asuene Founder and CEO, Kohei Nishiwada, said:
“Partnering with NZero marks a significant milestone in Asuene’s journey toward becoming the world’s leading climate tech company. As decarbonization becomes central to long-term strategy for businesses, our collaboration with NZero enables cutting-edge, data-driven solutions that support measurable outcomes. By uniting our capabilities across Japan and the U.S., we’re empowering businesses and governments with the tools they need to reduce emissions, optimize energy use, and meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations with confidence.”
The acquisition marks Asuene’s first venture into the North American market, the company said, providing it with opportunities to expand its reach. nZero’s solutions are already deployed across more than 20 cities and states, supporting energy-intensive sectors, including transportation, water, energy, communications, digital systems, and data centers, Asuene added.
Asuene noted that the acquisition comes as the greentech landscape in the U.S. “is marked by a sharp contrast between federal policies, regional and local initiatives,” with the Trump administration rolling back decarbonization efforts, while many states and citied advance on their emissions reductions efforts, and market forces continuing to pressure businesses to reduce emissions.
Josh Weber, CEO of NZero, said:
“This alliance allows NZero to accelerate GHG emissions measurement and the implementation of reduction measures in the United States and across Asuene’s global operations as a fully integrated partner. As climate change intensifies and global sustainability standards evolve, combining industry expertise and innovation is critical in equipping organizations with the tools needed to take accountable, measurable steps toward net-zero emissions.”
