EX Research Institute Ltd. (EXRI) is a leading consulting and engineering firm specializing in global sustainability and regional planning, dedicated to “Achieving a carbon-free world and building a sustainable society”. As both a think-tank and a do-tank, the company’s key areas of expertise include 1 Environment, Energy, and Resources, 2 Urban Spaces and Local Communities, and 3 Partnerships with Developing Nations.

Who is EXRI?

Since its establishment in Tokyo in 1971, EXRI has remained a leader in problem-solving and value creation, providing consulting services to the government sector in urban and environmental fields.

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In Japan, EXRI has an extensive track record of supporting the formulation of municipal planning strategies, including master plans for urban development and zero-carbon visions. At the national level, the company has contributed to assessing the potential for renewable energy deployment and responding to international treaties and agreements on chemical substance management, such as the Basel Convention.

Internationally, EXRI combines deep expertise with hands-on experience in waste management, resource recycling, and climate change. The company provides practical solutions and technical assistance to developing countries through aid organizations such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Key outcomes include developing legal and institutional frameworks for solid waste management (SWM), formulating and executing action plans, conducting feasibility studies, and delivering technical consulting services for public-private partnership (PPP) schemes in waste-to-energy (WtE) projects.

EXRI provides future-focused guidance, charting a clear path forward in an era where challenges related to people, society, and the environment are increasingly interconnected. Under the brand concept of “Creating a New Compass for the Planet and Humanity”, EXRI collaborates with domestic and international partners to build a world where a thriving global environment and a dynamic society coexist in harmony, paving the way for future generations.