Bussan Sumisho Carbon Energy Co., Ltd. was established in 1996 as a spin-off from Mitsui & Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Chichibu Onoda Cement Corporation (now Taiheiyo Cement Corporation), to provide specialized services in thermal coal supply to the general industries, particularly the cement, chemical, and paper manufacturing sectors. In 2001, we integrated Sumitomo Corporation's thermal coal supply business for general industries and changed our name to Bussan Sumisho Carbon Energy Co., Ltd. With the support of our valued partners, we are approaching our 30th anniversary.

Today, in addition to thermal coal, we are expanding our portfolio to include renewable energy sources aimed at decarbonization, such as palm kernel shells, pistachio shells, cashew nut shells, and Tire Derived Fuel(TDF). We have grown into a company that combines domestic and international inventory and small-lot transportation functions to meet our customers' needs. Although half of our supply was sourced from Russia until 2022, the invasion of Ukraine prompted us to begin sourcing coal from South Africa and Colombia as alternatives. We also started utilizing trans-shipment bases in China and South Korea to offer new logistics functions.

In an era where the pace of change and evolution in lifestyles, economic structures, technologies, and business models is accelerating, our industry is undergoing significant transformation.

We see our mission as "creating a future filled with light, realizing the richness and dreams of people." To this end, our mid- to long-term vision is "to ensure a stable supply of energy sources and address social issues through carbon neutrality." Our values to achieve this mission and vision are "Passion," "Diversity," "Sincerity and Integrity," and "Challenge & Change." We are committed to always being close to our customers, sincerely responding to their various needs and expectations, constantly evolving and growing, and continuously challenging ourselves for the development of the general industry.

President and Chief Executive Officer
Koichiro Kimura