July 2, 2026 General Incorporated Association Carbon Accounting Advisor Association General Incorporated Association Carbon Accounting Advisor Association (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative Director Shuichiro Suzuki) has established a new membership category, "Literacy Member," for companies with 100 or fewer employees, aiming to widely utilize the Carbon Accounting Advisor qualification system across many companies. This system is intended to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) systematically acquire knowledge and practical know-how regarding carbon neutrality, deepen their understanding of their own decarbonization management, and improve employee skills. 1. Overview of Literacy Members Item Details Target Companies with 100 or fewer employees Membership Fee Free Annual Fee 30,000 yen (excluding tax) Eligible Qualifications Carbon Accounting Advisor Qualifications Level 3 and Level 2 Main Benefits Provide lecture and examination fees for Level 3 and Level 2 qualifications at member prices Other Benefits Participation in free online seminars, listing of member company names on the association's website, access to some content on the corporate member-exclusive page *For details, please visit the official website (https://www.caai.or.jp/literacy/index.html). 2. Background: Growing Demand for GHG Emissions Calculation and Reporting for SMEs Towards the realization of carbon neutrality, it is becoming important for companies not only to "how to reduce" GHG emissions but also to "how to measure" them. In recent years, not only large corporations but also SMEs that form supply chains are increasingly being asked by their business partners to calculate and report their GHG emissions. On the other hand, SMEs face challenges such as a lack of specialized personnel, insufficient learning opportunities, and cost burdens, making it difficult to know where to start with decarbonization management initiatives. Against this backdrop, our association has est