Kachium Co., Ltd. signs an MoU with the Univ. of Eastern Philippines on DX, carbon credits, and sustainable agriculture

Kachium Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Eastern Philippines (hereinafter referred to as "UEP") on April 2, 2026, with the aim of collaborating in the fields of digital transformation (DX), carbon credits, and sustainable agriculture. The signing took place during a courtesy visit and knowledge exchange session held at the UEP White Beach Pavilion.

Purpose and Background of the Agreement

This MoU is based on a shared vision of sustainable development and innovation to address climate change, and aims to promote cooperation that leverages the expertise of both parties, with a view to implementation in research, education, and local communities. The Company aims to create practical value that benefits not only the university but also the local community by combining UEP's expertise in environmental science, ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, disaster prevention, forestry, and agriculture with the Company's initiatives in DX and environmental value creation.

In the visit, engaging in a broad exchange of views with UEP representatives regarding future collaboration possibilities. During the discussions, promising areas of collaboration were identified, including climate change-resistant crop development, smart and green agriculture, sustainable aquaculture, and the advancement of the agricultural sector through the use of cutting-edge technologies such as GIS, IoT, and AI.

Through this partnership, our company will deepen industry-academia collaboration in the Philippines and contribute to solving regional challenges and creating sustainable value. Going forward, we will explore concrete collaborations, including promoting the use of digital technologies in agriculture and the environment, discussing the potential of carbon credits, conducting joint research, and exchanging personnel.

Our company will continue to promote initiatives that balance technology and sustainability through international collaboration, aiming to realize a sustainable future together with local communities.

Comment of CEO

"Our collaboration with UEP is an important step in expanding the possibilities for digital transformation, creating environmental value, and implementing sustainable agriculture. We hope to learn from the university's expertise and practical skills rooted in the local community, and translate that into concrete results through on-the-ground cooperation."

Kachium Co., Ltd. CEO Kazuya Takano