JP2023158453A - Carbon offset propulsion system, computer-executable program, and network server - Google Patents

Abstract

To pay regard to a user's intention about whether or not to perform a carbon offset, and facilitate lighthearted participation to the carbon offset, by simplifying a procedure of the user side.SOLUTION: A carbon offset propulsion system 1 offsets a greenhouse gas directly or indirectly emitted when transfer means 3, 3' move by procurement of a carbon credit. The system: calculates an individual emission amount which is an emission amount of the greenhouse gas generated when a user 2 uses the transfer means 3, 3' for each use; calculates a total emission amount by collecting the individual emission amount; executes processing required for the procurement of the carbon credit for offsetting the total emission amount; and charges for a carbon offset propulsion system management fee depending on the individual emission amount of the user, in addition to a usage fee of the transfer means 3, 3', with respect to the user 2 who wishes participation in a carbon offset.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a carbon offset promotion system, a computer executable program, and a network server, and more particularly, a carbon offset promotion system that offsets greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by a transport means with carbon credits; The present invention relates to computer executable programs and network servers.

Emissions of greenhouse gases, which cause global warming, have increased significantly in recent years due to human economic activities and have become a worldwide problem. According to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), there is no doubt that human activities are the cause of global warming. Examples of major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ), methane, dinitrogen monoxide, and chlorofluorocarbon gases. In particular, CO ₂ is emitted in large quantities through the use of fossil fuels, while it is emitted from trees. Forests are decreasing due to logging, which is thought to have the greatest impact on global warming.

Various efforts are being made in each industry to reduce CO ₂ .For example, in the automobile industry, the goal is to switch to electric vehicles, including hybrid vehicles, by the mid-2030s. Various studies are also planned in the transportation and taxi industries that use automobiles, but even if electrification is implemented, CO ₂ will still be emitted to generate the necessary electricity. , the challenges are endless.

Under these circumstances, a system has been created in which efforts are made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from daily activities, and all or part of the emissions that cannot be reduced are offset by emissions reductions made elsewhere. This is called a ``carbon offset,'' and the act of offsetting emissions is also called ``offsetting.'' For example, a company that has achieved more than a predetermined reduction target will receive carbon credits for the amount of reduction that exceeds the target, and a company or organization that cannot achieve greenhouse gas reductions can procure carbon credits to reduce emissions that cannot be reduced. It is called offsetting. In order to ensure that the amount of emission reductions and removals used in carbon offsets are reliable, we have established a system called Offset Credits (J-VER), which certifies the amount of emission reductions and removals resulting from domestic emission reduction activities and forest maintenance. ) system was established, and the J-Credit system was started. Note that offsetting the emissions of greenhouse gases, not just CO ₂ , is referred to as "carbon offset."

Under these circumstances, various systems have been proposed that make it possible to procure carbon credits by using communication networks such as the Internet. For example, see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2. Carbon credits can be procured using these systems.

Patent Document 1 discloses a carbon offset activity support system, which calculates the corresponding greenhouse gas offset amount based on the ordered quantity of supplies indicating that the products or services contribute to carbon offset. It also generates data representing the amount of greenhouse gas offsets and carbon offset certificates for ordered supplies, allowing companies or organizations to offset carbon emissions without the need for carbon credit providers to directly purchase carbon credits. By purchasing supplies that indicate that the products or services contribute to offsets, it is possible to easily participate in carbon offset activities.

Patent Document 2 discloses a suppression contribution amount management device and a suppression contribution amount management method, in which a separate payment can be made for the suppression contribution amount for which the consent of the consumer who purchases the product has been obtained after the product is sold. A suppression contribution amount management device and a suppression contribution amount management method that make it possible are disclosed. According to this suppression contribution amount management device and suppression contribution amount management method, the suppression contribution amount can be settled after the fact if the user so desires.

Patent No. 5572076 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-108194

Since the carbon offset activity support system of Patent Document 1 includes carbon credits in the price of supplies, the price will definitely increase by that amount. Another problem is that the user's intention is not reflected in whether or not to perform carbon offset. Therefore, if users do not have a strong awareness of carbon offsets on a daily basis, there is a possibility that they may hesitate to purchase such products or unconsciously avoid them.

On the other hand, although the suppression contribution amount management device and the suppression contribution amount management method of Patent Document 2 reflect the user's intention, it is necessary to make a separate payment after the fact, making the procedure complicated. Therefore, even if users were interested in carbon offsets, there was a possibility that they would give up on participating due to the complexity of the procedures.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and respects the user's will regarding whether or not to offset greenhouse gases, and by simplifying the procedure on the user's side. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a carbon offset promotion system, a computer executable program, and a network server that can encourage casual participation in carbon offset.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention as set forth in claim 1 is a carbon offset propulsion system that offsets greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly when a transport means moves, using carbon credits. an individual emissions calculation means that calculates the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated when the user uses the transport means for each use, and aggregates the individual emissions calculated by the emissions calculation means. A total emissions aggregation means that calculates the total emissions by using the carbon offset system, and a fee for the user who wishes to participate in the carbon offset, in addition to the usage fee for the transportation means, according to the individual emissions for the use. The present invention is characterized by comprising a charging means for charging a carbon offset promotion system management fee, and a carbon credit procurement processing means for executing a procurement process for carbon credits necessary for offsetting the total amount of emissions.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 2 provides a carbon offset promotion system as set forth in claim 1, in which the charging means collects the usage fee from the user. The feature is that a management fee is collected.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention according to claim 3 provides a carbon offset promotion system according to claim 1, in which the carbon offset promotion system management fee includes the procurement cost of the carbon credits and the carbon offset promotion system. It is characterized by including maintenance costs for maintaining the system.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 4 provides a carbon offset promotion system as set forth in claim 3, in which point return means and/or The present invention is characterized by further comprising a donation means for donating to a predetermined organization.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 5 provides a carbon offset promotion system as set forth in claim 1, in which information regarding the user and/or information regarding the user's The present invention is characterized in that it includes a user information database that associates usage history indicating that the transport means was used and stores it as user information.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 6 provides a management fee aggregation system that calculates a total system management fee by totaling the carbon offset promotion system management fee in the carbon offset promotion system according to claim 1. further equipped with means;
The present invention is characterized in that carbon credits are procured using the total system management fee calculated by the management fee aggregation means.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 7 provides a carbon offset promotion system as set forth in claim 4, in which a portion of the maintenance cost donated by the donation means is paid by any user. The present invention is characterized by further comprising a notification means for specifying from the user information database whether the donation is a donation, and notifying the specified user of predetermined information regarding the donation using a communication line.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 8 provides a carbon offset promotion system as set forth in claim 6, in which the procurement cost of the carbon credits used for the procurement of the carbon credits is paid by any user. The certificate may further include notification means for specifying from the user information database whether the certificate has been procured and notifying the specified user of predetermined information regarding the procured certificate using a communication line. do.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 9 provides a carbon offset promotion system as set forth in claim 8, in which the predetermined information is an access point for viewing a site on which information regarding the certificate is posted. It is characterized by being information.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 10 provides a carbon offset propulsion system as set forth in claim 1, in which the individual emission amount calculation means is directly or The method is characterized in that the individual emissions of the user are calculated according to the amount of greenhouse gases indirectly emitted and the distance that the user uses the transport means.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 11 provides a carbon offset propulsion system as set forth in claim 10, in which the distance that the user uses the transport means is measured by a distance measurement provided in the transport means. It is characterized by being specified by means or GPS (GLOBAL Positioning System).

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 12 provides that in the carbon offset propulsion system as set forth in claim 1, the individual emission amount calculation means is configured such that the transfer means receives a predetermined amount of energy such as fuel or electric power. Depending on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions emitted directly or indirectly during consumption, and the amount of energy used by the transport means from the point of start of use to the point of end of use, It is characterized by calculating the amount of emissions.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 13 provides that in the carbon offset promotion system as set forth in claim 1, the individual emission amount calculation means includes an area to which a usage start point of the transfer means belongs and a usage end point. The individual emission amount of the user is calculated according to the combination with the area to which the user belongs.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 14 provides the carbon offset propulsion system as set forth in claim 1, wherein the transport means is a passenger transport means, and the usage fee is a passenger fare. do.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 15 provides the carbon offset propulsion system as set forth in claim 1, wherein the transfer means is a baggage transport means, and the usage fee is a baggage transport fee. shall be.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 16 provides a computer-executable program that causes a computer to operate as the carbon offset propulsion system according to any one of claims 1 to 15. .

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention as set forth in claim 17 provides a network server that operates as the carbon offset propulsion system according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

The carbon offset propulsion system, computer executable program, or network server according to the present invention can reduce the greenhouse effect generated when a user uses a transportation means such as a taxi, an airplane, or a truck for transporting cargo. Calculate individual gas emissions for each use, calculate the total greenhouse gas emissions by aggregating the multiple individual emissions calculated, and offset the calculated total greenhouse gas emissions. Execute the carbon credit procurement process necessary to achieve this goal. Then, only users who wish to participate in carbon offset are charged a carbon offset promotion system management fee corresponding to the individual emissions of the user in addition to the usage fee for the transportation means. Therefore, the will of the user will be respected as to whether or not to perform carbon offset, and the procedures for the user when implementing carbon offset will be simplified, thereby encouraging easy participation in carbon offset. There is an effect that it can be done.

Furthermore, according to one carbon offset promotion system, computer executable program, or network server according to the present invention, a carbon offset promotion system management fee is collected when collecting the usage fee for the transportation means from the user. , there is no need to go through separate procedures to pay the carbon offset promotion system management fee.

Further, according to one carbon offset promotion system, computer executable program, or network server according to the present invention, the carbon offset promotion system management fee includes not only the cost of procuring carbon credits but also the maintenance fee of the carbon offset promotion system. This has the effect of not requiring separate procedures for payment of maintenance costs.

Furthermore, according to one carbon offset promotion system, computer executable program, or network server according to the present invention, carbon credits are procured by adding up carbon offset promotion system management fees related to individual uses. This has the effect of allowing users to participate in carbon offsets, no matter how small the individual emissions generated by each use.

Furthermore, according to one carbon offset promotion system, computer executable program, or network server according to the present invention, when one carbon credit is procured by summing up a plurality of individual emissions, one certificate is used. corresponds to multiple users, but we have made it possible for each of these multiple users to check the certificate to see which carbon credits have been offset, so it is possible to utilize the fact that they have participated in carbon offsets. This has the effect of allowing the person to confirm the information.

Furthermore, according to one carbon offset promotion system, computer executable program, or network server according to the present invention, a part of the maintenance cost included in the carbon offset promotion system management fee is returned to the user in points. This has the effect of encouraging users who have participated in carbon offset to further participate from the second time onward. Additionally, a portion of the maintenance costs will be donated to a predetermined organization, allowing users to contribute to society.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a carbon offset propulsion system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration of the promotion server and its surroundings. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the user database. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the promotion server before payment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the promotion server at the time of payment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the promotion server related to credit procurement. FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram of a carbon offset propulsion system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an individual emission amount calculation table according to the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a carbon offset propulsion system, a computer executable program, and a network server according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, "greenhouse gas" is also called "GHG" and is a gas that has the property of increasing the temperature of the earth's atmosphere and seawater. The typical greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ), but other greenhouse gases include methane (CH ₄ ), dinitrogen monoxide (N ₂ O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC _S ), perfluorocarbons (PFC _S ), sulfur hexafluoride (SF ₆ ), nitrogen trifluoride (NF ₃ ), and the like.

In addition, "transportation means" refers to vehicles used to move people and goods, including various passenger transportation means such as passenger cars such as buses and taxis, passenger aircraft, and passenger railways. It includes various means of transporting cargo, such as cargo transport vehicles (trucks, etc.), cargo transport aircraft, cargo transport railways, etc., for transporting cargo such as home delivery or moving. In addition, "baggage" refers to objects to be transported other than people, such as stationery, documents, books, foodstuffs, tools, clothing, furniture, electrical appliances, automobiles (mobile objects), musical instruments, etc. Also includes animals and plants. Naturally, "baggage" includes luggage for moving.

In addition, "direct or indirect" refers to cases where greenhouse gases are emitted when the means of transportation moves, such as exhaust gas emitted when a car moves. For example, electric vehicles, which do not emit greenhouse gases during transportation, are used to generate electricity used to charge the storage battery that drives the electric vehicle's motor, or when they are used as fuel. ``Indirect'' refers to cases where greenhouse gases are emitted during the generation of electricity used to produce hydrogen, and greenhouse gases are also emitted indirectly. They can be treated in the same way as those that are directly emitted.

Based on the above, first, a first embodiment of the carbon offset propulsion system will be described.

1. First embodiment 1-1. [Schematic system configuration]
First, an overview of the carbon offset promotion system of the first embodiment will be explained. In this embodiment, carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ) is assumed to be the greenhouse gas, and a taxi, which is a type of passenger transportation, is assumed to be the transportation means. and explain. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the schematic configuration of a carbon offset propulsion system according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration of a propulsion server and its surroundings. As shown in FIG. 2, the carbon offset promotion system 1 of this embodiment includes an individual emissions calculation means 52a, a total emissions aggregation means 52b, a credit procurement means 52c, a charging means 52d, a management fee aggregation means 52e, and a notification means 52f. , a point return means 52g, a donation means 52h, and other functions. The promotion server 5 exchanges various information (data) between a taxi terminal 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the taxi 3 and a user terminal 25 (see FIG. 2) such as a smartphone. The promotion server 5, the taxi terminal 55, and the user terminal 25 are each connectable via a network 50 (see FIG. 2), which is a communication line such as the Internet. Current taxis are equipped with a so-called dispatch/payment system, and not only can the taxi be arranged, but also the fare can be paid using an app installed on the user terminal 25 such as a smartphone owned by the user. It is said that it is possible to make payments easily. By linking the carbon offset promotion system 1 to such a vehicle dispatch/payment system, it is possible to add carbon offset-related functions to the vehicle dispatch/payment system. In this way, the carbon offset promotion system 1 of the present embodiment includes a promotion server 5 in the vehicle dispatch/payment server (hereinafter simply referred to as "settlement server") 4 that controls the operation of the existing vehicle dispatch/payment system. It is configured as an addition.

Overview of [Payment Server] The payment server 4 communicates with the taxi terminal 55 and the user terminal 25 via the network 50 by operating the dispatch/payment application program as appropriate to arrange taxis and pay fares. It provides various functions such as According to this vehicle dispatch/payment application program, the user 2 can request the dispatch of a taxi 3 and payment of the taxi fare online to the administrator 20 of the payment server 4 (see FIG. 1). Since the functions of the payment server 4 that implements such a vehicle dispatch/payment application program are publicly known, a detailed explanation of its configuration etc. will be omitted. The vehicle is equipped with a storage unit (not shown) that stores registration data regarding information on person 2, vehicle allocation history, and the like. The registered data of each user 2 includes, for example, user ID, address, name, credit card information, login password, email address, etc., and the vehicle dispatch history of each user 2 includes, for example, vehicle dispatch ID, vehicle dispatch It includes the date and time, starting point, ending point, distance traveled, taxi fare, etc.

Overview of [Taxi Terminal] The taxi terminal 55 is configured to communicate with the payment server 4 and the promotion server 5 via the network 50 and to be able to send and receive necessary information. The taxi terminal 55 includes a central processing unit that executes various processes, a storage device such as a memory that stores programs (none of which are shown), and an input/output section 57 that inputs and outputs various information. Here, the input/output unit 57 includes a display screen such as a touch panel display, and various operation information, various still images, and various videos (how to use ride dispatch/payment services, etc.) are displayed on the screen. It is possible to display it to user 2. The input/output section 57 of the taxi terminal 55 is also equipped with a function to issue a printed receipt if necessary, and an information reading function (reader) for payment. Examples of the information reading function (reader) include a barcode reader, a QR code (registered trademark of Denso Wave Corporation) reader, and a non-contact IC reader.

Overview of [Promotion Server] The promotion server 5 uses the screen of the taxi terminal 55 to display videos and explanations explaining how to use the carbon offset propulsion system 1. Thereby, it is possible to encourage the user 2 who uses the taxi 3 to participate in carbon offset. Then, the promotion server 5 allows the user 2 to select on the screen of the taxi terminal 55 whether or not he or she wishes to participate in carbon offset, and if the user 2 wishes to participate in the carbon offset, the promotion server 5 uses the above-mentioned payment server 4 to A management fee for the offset propulsion system 1 (carbon offset propulsion system management fee) is charged together with the taxi fare (details will be described later).

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 is the administrator of the promotion server 5, reference numeral 20 is the administrator of the payment server 4, reference numeral 30 is a taxi company, and reference numeral 40 is a supplier that provides carbon credits. That is, in FIG. 1, it is assumed that the promotion server 5 and the payment server 4 are managed separately by different administrators 10 and 20, and the dispatch service for the taxi 3 is provided by the taxi company 30.

However, the administrator 10 of the promotion server 5 and the administrator 20 of the payment server 4 may be the same person, or the administrator 20 of the payment server 4 and the taxi company 30 may be the same person. Further, the managers 10, 20 and the taxi company 30 may all be the same person. Further, some or all of the functions of the promotion server 5 described below may be installed in the payment server 4, or some or all of the functions of the payment server 4 may be installed in the promotion server 5. Of course, it goes without saying that a single server equipped with the functions of the promotion server 5 and the functions of the payment server 4 may be used.

1-2. [Configuration of promotion server, taxi terminal, and user terminal]
Next, the configuration of the promotion server 5 and the taxi terminal 55 and user terminal 25 arranged around it will be explained with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration of the promotion server and its surroundings. As shown in FIG. 2, the promotion server 5 includes a control section 52, a storage section 53, and a communication section 54. The control unit 52 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and executes various processes based on programs and databases stored in a storage device such as a hard disk, SSD, or memory that constitutes the storage unit 53. The communication unit 54 inputs and outputs various information and processing results via the network 50. On the other hand, the taxi terminal 55 similarly includes a control section 56, an input/output section 57, and a communication section 58. As the input/output unit 57, for example, a touch panel display or the like is used. Further, the user terminal 25 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet type, or a small portable personal computer, and is equipped with a control section, an input/output section, and a communication section, like the taxi terminal 55 etc. (not shown). Note that the details of the structures and configurations of the taxi terminal 55 and the user terminal 25 are well known, so the details will be omitted.

The storage unit 53 of the promotion server 5 is a storage device that temporarily or long-term stores information necessary for the processing of the control unit 52, and includes a user database 59 (described later), certificate data 60 (described later), and a program 70. etc. are stored.

The communication unit 54 of the promotion server 5 is a communication interface for transmitting and receiving various information (data) to and from the payment server 4, the taxi terminal 55, and the user terminal 25 under the control of the control unit 52. The communication unit 54 displays, for example, a moving image, a still image, a selection screen, etc. on the screen of the taxi terminal 55 in response to a request from the taxi terminal 55. Further, the communication unit 54 displays information regarding a carbon credit certificate (described later) directly or via the taxi terminal 55 on the screen of the user terminal 25, for example, in response to a request from the user terminal 25.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 includes a central processing unit (CPU) that executes a program 70 stored in a storage unit 53. By executing various programs 70, the control unit 52 appropriately controls the individual emissions calculation means 52a, the total emissions aggregation means 52b, the credit procurement means 52c, the charging means 52d, the management fee aggregation means 52e, and the notification It functions as a means 52f, a point return means 52g, and a donation means 52h.

1-3. [Details of promotion server functions]
Next, referring to FIG. 2, the individual emissions calculation means 52a, the total emissions calculation means 52b, the credit procurement means 52c, the charging means 52d, the management fee collection means 52e, the notification means 52f, the point return means 52g, and the donation means 52h will be explained.

The individual emissions calculation means 52a calculates the individual emissions, which are the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ) generated when the user 2 uses the taxi 3, for each use, and stores the information in the user database 59 (to be described later). (see FIG. 3) and updates the corresponding data. The specific method for calculating individual emissions will be described later.

The total emissions aggregation means 52b refers to a user database 59 (FIG. 3), which will be described later, at an appropriate timing, and calculates the individual emissions by aggregating the individual emissions calculated by the individual emissions calculation means 52a within a predetermined range. Calculate the total amount. Here, the target of aggregation is the individual emissions for which carbon credits have not been procured, which are stored in the user database 59 (FIG. 3), which will be described later. In addition, the timing of aggregation can be, for example, the end of each month or a predetermined period, but the total of individual emissions is constantly monitored and the total is compiled when a predetermined total amount of emissions is reached. Alternatively, the carbon credits may be aggregated when advantageous carbon credits are provided. Of course, the information is not limited to these, and it is possible to aggregate at an appropriate timing.

The credit procurement means 52c performs processing for procuring carbon credits necessary to offset the total amount or a part thereof based on the total amount of CO ₂ emissions calculated by the total emissions aggregation means 52b. Execute. As for processing, carbon credits provided by suppliers are procured online or through separate payment. Then, in the case of online or separate payment, the credit procurement means 52c confirms that the procurement of carbon credits is completed by the predetermined input regarding the completion of payment by the administrator 10 of the promotion server 5, and then inputs the carbon credit to the user database 59, which will be described later. Record applicable data and update as necessary. Note that the credit procurement means 52c notifies the administrators 10 and 20 of the total system management fee (described later), which is the total of the carbon offset promotion system management fee calculated at a predetermined deadline such as the end of every month, the so-called "closing date". Processing, processing of storing information related to the carbon credit certificate uploaded by the administrator 10, image data of the certificate (certificate data 60), etc. in the storage unit 53, processing of storing information and image data related to the uploaded certificate. It executes processing to obtain a URL for viewing, processing to write the URL to a corresponding location in a user database 59, which will be described later, and the like. The credit procurement means 52c is provided in a server (for example, a "procurement server" (not shown)) that is separate from the promotion server 5, and is provided by an administrator ("procurement server administrator" (not shown)) who manages the procurement server. It is also possible to configure the system so that the information necessary for procuring carbon credits is obtained from the promotion server 5 via the network 50, and only the procuring of carbon credits is performed.

The charging means 52d charges the user 2 who wishes to participate in carbon offset, in addition to the usage fee for the taxi 3 (taxi fare), to promote carbon offset according to the individual emissions based on the usage of the user 2. In addition to charging a system management fee, the system inputs and updates the corresponding data into the user database 59, which will be described later. Note that the carbon offset promotion system management fee is added based on, for example, the individual emission amount calculated by the method described below. Further, the timing at which the carbon offset promotion system management fee is collected from the user 2 is the same as the timing at which the taxi fare is collected from the user 2. Then, a receipt for the carbon offset promotion system management fee is issued together with the receipt for the taxi fare or separately (at least as a separate item). Note that the receipt is issued by storing it in the user terminal 25, but of course it can also be issued in paper form. Furthermore, the carbon offset promotion system management fee collected from the user 2 includes not only the cost of procuring carbon credits but also the maintenance cost for maintaining and managing the carbon offset promotion system 1.

The management fee totaling means 52e calculates the total system management fee by totaling the carbon offset promotion system management fees. Here, what is subject to aggregation is the carbon offset promotion system management fee for individual emissions for which carbon credits have not been procured, which are stored in the user database 59, which will be described later. Further, the timing of aggregation is appropriately set as described above, and can be performed, for example, at a predetermined closing date such as the end of every month. In addition, the administrator 10 of the promotion server 5 calculates the total amount of CO ₂ emissions described above, on the condition that the total system management fee is actually paid by the administrator 20 of the payment server 4 (or there is a contract for payment). Procure carbon credits for offset from supplier 40. When the procurement is completed, the administrator 10 notifies (inputs) that fact to the promotion server 5, and also transfers certificate data 60 such as information regarding the certificate issued by the supplier 40 and its image data to the promotion server. Upload to 5.

The notification means 52f refers to the user database 59, which will be described later, at an appropriate timing, identifies which user 2 paid the total system management fee used for procuring carbon credits, Information regarding the procured carbon credit certificate is notified to the user terminal 25 of the user 2 via the network 50. Further, the notification means 52f specifies from the user information database 59 which user 2 has paid a part of the maintenance fee donated by the donation means 52h, which will be described later, and the specified user 2 Predetermined information regarding the donation is notified to the recipient using the network 50. In addition, if the user 2 uses the taxi app to pay the taxi fare and carbon offset promotion system management fee, it can be linked with information about the user 2 such as the name, so carbon credits can be sent directly to the user terminal 25. However, in cases where the user 2 paid the taxi fare in cash, information regarding the user cannot be obtained. Therefore, in this case, information regarding the certificate of which carbon credits were procured by the carbon offset promotion system management fee (procurement fee) paid by the user 2 and the carbon offset promotion system management fee paid by the user 2, User 2 can post on the website which organization has been donated using the fees (maintenance fees), and print the URL information necessary to access the website on a receipt and hand it over. You can later check how the carbon offset promotion system management fee you paid was used.

The point return means 52g returns a part of the maintenance cost included in the carbon offset promotion system management fee collected from the user 2 to the corresponding user 2 as points. The point return can be determined according to the carbon offset promotion system management fee paid by the user 2, or determined according to the taxi usage fee, or any other appropriate method. The determined points are stored as point data in the user database 59, linked to the user ID of the user 2, and stored as cumulative points. These points can then be used to pay for the taxi fare the next time User 2 uses the service, or used to pay for services or products purchased by User 2 at affiliated physical stores or online shopping sites. be able to. Note that information regarding the issuance and use of points can also be sent from the notification means 52f to the user terminal 25 via the network 50.

The donation means 52h donates a portion of the maintenance costs included in the carbon offset promotion system management fee collected from the user 2 to a predetermined organization such as a charity organization such as the Japanese Red Cross Society or UNICEF. . Donations can be made, for example, through online remittance from an account that manages maintenance costs included in the carbon offset promotion system management fee to a predetermined organization's account. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and online payment by card can also be used.

1-4. [User database]
Next, the user database 59 will be explained. The user database 59 stores the individual emissions of each user 2 in association with information regarding the user 2 and/or usage history indicating that the user 2 used the taxi 3. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the user database 59 stores carbon offset participation history for each user ID, and the participation history of each user 2 includes individual emissions and The carbon offset promotion system management fee for this is stored for each vehicle allocation ID. In addition, the user database 59 stores the presence or absence of carbon credit procurement, the location of the certificate (URL), etc. for each vehicle dispatch ID, and also stores the accumulated points held by user 2 for each user ID. has been done. Note that when the taxi fare is paid in cash, the name of the user 2 is unknown and is therefore managed by a user ID assigned for each use. Note that FIG. 3 shows the concept of the database 59, which can contain various types of information, and the actual configuration of the database is not limited to what is illustrated.

1-5. [How to calculate individual emissions]
Next, a method of calculating an individual emission amount by the individual emission amount calculation means 52a will be explained. The individual emissions calculation means 52a calculates, for example, the amount of CO2 emitted directly or indirectly when the taxi 3 travels a predetermined distance (emissions per unit distance), and the amount of _CO2 emitted by the taxi 3 when the user 2 drives the taxi 3. The individual emissions of user 2 are calculated according to the distance used. In this case, the value of the individual emission amount of the user 2 becomes larger as the emission amount per unit distance of the taxi 3 is larger, and the value of the individual emission amount of the user 2 becomes larger as the distance that the user 2 uses the taxi 3 is longer.

Specifically, the distance traveled by the user 2 in the taxi 3 can be determined by, for example, a distance measuring device provided in the taxi 3 or a GPS (GLOBAL Positioning System). Among these, as a distance measuring device, for example, a mileage meter for taxi fare calculation can be used, and as a GPS, for example, a GPS receiver installed in the car navigation of the taxi 3 or a taxi terminal 55 can be used. It is possible to use the GPS receiver mounted on the Further, the specified distance may be transmitted to the propulsion server 5 via the taxi terminal 55 at an appropriate timing such as when getting off the vehicle, or may be transmitted directly from each measuring device to the propulsion server 5. .

In addition, the individual emission amount calculation means 52a calculates the amount of CO2 emitted directly or indirectly when the taxi 3 consumes a predetermined amount of fuel (emission amount per unit fuel), and the amount of _CO2 emitted when the taxi 3 starts using it. It is also possible to calculate the individual emissions of the user 2 according to the amount of fuel used from the point to the end point of use. In this case, the value of the individual emission amount of the user 2 becomes larger as the amount of CO ₂ emitted per unit fuel of the taxi 3 increases, and the value of the individual emission amount of the user 2 becomes larger as the amount of fuel used by the user 2 increases. Note that "directly or indirectly" has the same meaning as described above.

Further, the amount of fuel used by the user 2 can be specified, for example, by a fuel measuring means (not shown) such as a fuel gauge provided in the taxi 3. The specified amount of fuel may be transmitted to the propulsion server 5 via the taxi terminal 55 at an appropriate timing such as when getting off the vehicle, or may be transmitted directly to the propulsion server 5 from the fuel measuring means. .

In addition, in order to simplify the calculation of the individual emissions of the user 2, the individual emissions calculation means 52a calculates a value corresponding to the taxi fare charged to the user 2 (for example, a value proportional to the taxi fare). It may be calculated as the individual emission amount of user 2. This is because taxi fares are generally set at values that depend on the usage time of the taxi 3 and the distance traveled by the taxi 3, so there is a certain correlation between the pattern of increase in taxi fares and the pattern of increase in carbon emissions. This is because it is thought that there is.

In addition, the individual emissions calculation means 52a calculates the individual emissions of the user 2 according to the combination of the area to which the usage start point belongs and the area to which the usage end point belongs, as in a second embodiment described later. Alternatively, the individual emissions may be calculated according to the straight-line distance from the usage start point to the usage end point.

1-6. [Flow before payment]
Next, the flow of the promotion server 5 before payment will be explained. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the promotion server before payment. Each step in FIG. 4 will be explained in order below.

First, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 confirms whether the user 2 is boarding the vehicle based on a notification from the user 2 or the driver (step S10). When the boarding of the user 2 is confirmed (S10: YES), the taxi 3 starts traveling and the process moves to the next step S11.

Next, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 starts displaying a moving image or a still image explaining the mechanism of carbon offset on the screen of the taxi terminal 55 via the network 50 (step S11). This prompts the user 2 to participate in carbon offset.

Next, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 displays a selection screen on the taxi terminal 55 for the user 2 to select whether or not to participate in carbon offset (step S12).

Next, the control unit 52 of the propulsion server 5 displays a summary of the carbon offset propulsion system management fee according to the travel distance (traveling distance) of the taxi 3 on the screen of the taxi terminal 55 (step S13). The carbon offset propulsion system management fee is, for example, an amount obtained by multiplying the individual emissions from the start of travel to the present time (the calculation method is as described above) by a predetermined coefficient. Therefore, as the distance traveled by the taxi 3 increases, the amount of the carbon offset propulsion system management fee displayed also increases. By showing the outline of the carbon offset promotion system management fee to the user 2 in advance, it will be helpful for the user 2 to decide whether or not to participate in carbon offset.

Next, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 determines whether the user 2 has selected whether or not to participate in carbon offset on the screen of the taxi terminal 55, and selects to participate (step S14: YES). If so, the process moves to the next step S15 (step S14). On the other hand, if the user selects not to participate (step S14: NO), the step ends.

If the user 2 selects to participate (step S14: YES), the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 stores the fact that the user 2 is the user 2 who wishes to participate for payment at the time of payment ( Step S15). Note that the user 2 can use the user terminal 25 to instruct the taxi terminal 55 to pay the taxi fare and the carbon offset promotion system management fee before arriving at the destination.

The order of each of the above steps can be changed as appropriate without impairing the functionality of the system. For example, the order of steps S11, S12, and S13 may be changed as appropriate. Further, a part or all of the operations of the above-mentioned promotion server 5 may be executed by the taxi terminal 55, and a part or all of the operations of the taxi terminal 55 may be executed by the user terminal 25. Note that the pre-payment flow is normally executed when the user 2 gets into the taxi.

1-7. [Payment flow]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the promotion server at the time of payment. Hereinafter, each step in FIG. 5 will be explained in order.

When the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 confirms that the taxi 3 has arrived at the destination based on a notification from the driver or the taxi terminal 55, the control unit 52 instructs the taxi terminal 55 to charge a taxi fare according to the distance traveled by the taxi 3, for example. Display on the screen (step S21). At this time, a screen for selecting whether to use points and the amount of points to be used is also displayed on the screen of the taxi terminal 55. Therefore, the user 2 can select whether to use points and the amount of points to use on the screen of the taxi terminal 55.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 determines whether the user 2 wishes to use the points (step S22). If the user 2 wishes to use the points, the process moves to step S23, and if the user 2 does not wish to use the points, the process moves to step S24.

When the user 2 wishes to use points, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 subtracts an amount corresponding to the amount of points desired by the user 2 from the taxi fare, and sends the subtracted amount to the taxi terminal 55. Alternatively, it is presented on the screen of the user terminal 25 or both (step S23). After that, the process moves to step S24.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 determines whether the user 2 is a person who desired to participate in carbon offset in step S15 (step S24). If the user 2 wishes to participate (step S24: YES), the process moves to step S25. On the other hand, if the user 2 is not the one who wishes to participate (step S24: NO), the process moves to payment of the taxi fare (step S26).

If the user 2 wishes to participate (step S24: YES), the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 calculates the individual emissions of the user 2 and the carbon offset promotion system management fee for the same using the predetermined method described above. The calculated individual emissions and the carbon offset promotion system management fee are displayed on the screen of the taxi terminal 55 together with the taxi usage fee (step S25). Then, a screen necessary for the user 2 to perform payment procedures is displayed on the screen of the taxi terminal 55.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 determines whether the user 2 has input a payment instruction to the taxi terminal 55 (step S26). If it is confirmed that a payment instruction has been input (step S26: YES), the process moves to step S27. The payment instruction can be inputted to the taxi terminal 55 by, for example, the user 2 holding the payment barcode displayed on the screen 25 of the user terminal over the taxi terminal 55. Of course, other known methods can be used to input the payment instructions. Incidentally, when the user pays the necessary fee in cash, the driver or the taxi terminal 55 sends to the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 that the payment is in cash.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 performs payment procedures for taxi fares and carbon offset promotion system management fees (if the user 2 does not wish to participate in carbon offset, only the taxi fare including whether or not to use points) is requested to the payment server 4, and a notification of payment completion is received from the payment server 4 (step S27).

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 transmits the receipt data of the taxi fare and the receipt data of the carbon offset promotion system management fee to the taxi terminal 55 and the user terminal 25 (step S28). The taxi terminal 55 issues a paper receipt as necessary. This receipt includes, for example, travel distance, individual emissions, taxi fare, carbon offset promotion system management fee, date and time of use, accumulated points, and a QR code (registered trademark of DENSO WAVE CORPORATION) for accessing the above-mentioned URL. is printed. Thereby, the user 2 can view the information regarding the certificate at a later date (after completion of credit procurement) and confirm its contents.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 writes the carbon offset participation history into the data of the user 2 in the user database 59 (step S29). When a user makes an online payment using the user terminal 25, the participation history is stored in the user database 59 along with information about the user such as the user's name, but in the case of cash payment, the user ID is set and the participation history is stored.

The order of the above steps can be changed as long as the functionality of the system is not impaired. Note that a part of the operation of the promotion server 5 described below may be executed by the taxi terminal 55. Further, part or all of the operations of the taxi terminal 55 may be executed by the user terminal 25.

1-8. [Procurement flow]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the promotion server related to credit procurement. Hereinafter, each step in FIG. 6 will be explained in order.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 determines whether a predetermined period, for example, a predetermined closing date such as the end of every month has arrived (step S30). If it is confirmed that the closing date has arrived, the process moves to step S31.

When the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 confirms that the cut-off date has arrived, it refers to the user database 59, totals the individual emissions for which carbon credits have not been procured and the carbon offset promotion system management fee for them, and calculates the individual emissions. A total system management fee is calculated by calculating the total amount of emissions and each carbon offset promotion system management fee corresponding to the total amount of emissions (step S31).

Next, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 makes a request to the administrator 10 of the promotion server 5 to procure carbon credits by associating the vehicle allocation IDs (plurality) used to calculate the total emissions and the total system management fee. (Step S32).

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 controls the payment server to instruct the administrator 10 of the promotion server 5 to pay a total system management fee including procurement costs for procuring carbon credits and maintenance costs for maintaining the carbon offset promotion system 1. The administrator 20 of No. 4 is notified (step S33). Note that this notification may be an invoice from the administrator 10 to the administrator 20 for the total system management fee. After confirming the payment of the total system management fee, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 uses a portion of the total system management fee (procurement cost) as a resource to procure carbon credits provided by the supplier online or through separate payment.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 determines whether a notification of completion of procurement of carbon credits has been input from the administrator 10 of the promotion server 5 (step S34). If the notification of procurement completion is input (step S34: YES), the process moves to the next step S35.

When the notification of procurement completion is input, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 receives an upload of the certificate data of the procured carbon credits from the administrator 10 of the promotion server 5, and stores the uploaded certificate data of the carbon credits. 53, and obtains a URL for viewing the certificate data (step S35). Then, the control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 transmits the acquired URL to the registered email address of the corresponding user 2.

The control unit 52 of the promotion server 5 updates the presence or absence of credit procurement for the corresponding vehicle dispatch ID in the user database 59 (rewrites "no" to "yes"), and posts information on carbon credit certificates, etc. By writing the URL set for this purpose, the user database 59 is updated (step S36). In addition, the URL should be specified in advance before procuring carbon credits, and the access information for that URL should be printed on a receipt and given to User 2 in advance, and after procuring carbon credits, the corresponding certificate information should be added to the URL. By posting the information, the user 2 can check the contents later.

The order of the above steps can be changed within the range that does not impair the functionality of the system. For example, the order of steps S32 and S33 can be changed, and the order of steps S35 and S36 can be changed.

1-9. [Effects of first embodiment]
The effects of this embodiment will be explained below. The carbon offset promotion system 1, the program 70, and the promotion server 5 according to the present embodiment provide the user 2 who wishes to participate in carbon offset with a tax on the individual emissions of the user 2 in addition to the taxi fare. Since we charge the carbon offset promotion system management fee according to the amount of carbon offset, we respect the will of the user 2 regarding whether or not to perform carbon offset, and by simplifying the procedure on the user 2 side, we are increasing the carbon offset promotion system management fee. It is possible to encourage casual participation.

In particular, since the user 2 who regularly uses payment applications can easily participate in the carbon offset of this embodiment, it is thought that the probability of participation will be high.

Moreover, the administrator 20 of the payment server 4 in this embodiment can cooperate with carbon offset simply by collecting the carbon offset promotion system management fee on behalf of the administrator 20, so that the administrator 20 can cooperate with carbon offset without incurring monetary costs. It becomes possible to appeal that the company is a company, and it is possible to improve the image of the company. Similarly, the taxi company 30 can cooperate with carbon offset by simply installing the necessary program on the taxi terminal 55 and providing point-worth of services to the user 2 as needed, thereby reducing the cost and image of the company. It is possible to improve the performance.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the carbon offset promotion system management fee is collected when collecting the taxi fare from the user 2, there is an advantage that a separate procedure for paying the carbon offset promotion system management fee is not required. .

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the carbon offset promotion system management fee includes not only the procurement cost of carbon credits but also the maintenance cost for maintaining the carbon offset promotion system 1. It has the advantage of not requiring any procedures. Further, since the procurement cost and maintenance cost for one use can be kept small, the mental and financial burden on the user 2 is considered to be small. In particular, it is considered that the user 2 of the taxi 3 is more likely than other consumers to not care about the increased burden.

Further, in this embodiment, since the user database 59 is provided, the processing efficiency of the promotion server 5 can be improved, and it is also possible to reduce the waiting time of the user 2 when paying the fee.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, carbon credits are procured after summing up the system usage fees for each individual use. It has the advantage of being able to participate in offsets.

In addition, in this embodiment, since multiple individual emissions are totaled, one certificate may correspond to multiple users 2, but each of these multiple users 2 has a certificate. Since the book can be viewed on the network 50, it is possible to ensure that the corresponding users 2 are aware of their participation in carbon offset.

In addition, in this embodiment, a portion of the maintenance cost included in the carbon offset promotion system management fee is returned to user 2 in points, so it is easy to encourage users who have participated in carbon offset to participate from the second time onward. becomes.

2. Second Embodiment Next, a carbon offset propulsion system according to a second embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram of a carbon offset propulsion system according to the second embodiment. Here, differences with the first embodiment will be mainly explained, and explanations of common points with the first embodiment will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the carbon offset promotion system 1' of this embodiment is a transportation system in which a transport truck 3' delivers luggage entrusted by a user 2 to a desired location, and is applied to, for example, home delivery or moving. This is what I did. That is, in the carbon offset propulsion system 1' of the present embodiment, a transport truck 3', which is a type of luggage transportation means, is used instead of the taxi 3 in the first embodiment, and a driver terminal (not shown) is used instead of the taxi terminal 55. is used, and the administrator 20 of the payment server 4 and the taxi company 30 of the first embodiment are each replaced by the transportation company 30'. Note that the transportation companies 30' may be integrated into one location.

The promotion server 5 of this embodiment cooperates with a driver terminal (not shown) to provide users 2 who wish to participate in carbon offset with the usage fee of the transport truck 3', as in the first embodiment. In addition to a certain transportation fee, a carbon offset promotion system management fee is charged in accordance with the individual amount of CO ₂ emitted when the user 2 uses the transportation truck 3'.

However, if the user 2 requests the so-called "prepayment case", the promotion server 5 of this embodiment performs the payment procedure at the driver terminal at the usage start point (collection location), and then performs the payment procedure "in the case of cash on delivery". If you wish to do so, please complete the payment procedure at the driver terminal at the end point (transportation destination).

Then, the individual emissions calculation means 52a of the promotion server 5 of this embodiment calculates the amount of emissions calculated by the user 2 according to the combination of the area to which the usage start point (collection location) belongs and the area to which the usage end point (transportation destination) belongs. Find the individual emissions of

For this purpose, the storage unit 53 of the promotion server 5 of this embodiment stores in advance an individual emissions calculation table 65 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, and the individual emissions calculation means 52a of this embodiment The individual emissions of user 2 are calculated by referring to the individual emissions calculation table 65 according to the combination of the area to which the usage start point (collection location) belongs and the area to which the usage end point (transportation destination) belongs. It is configured as follows.

As shown in FIG. 8, the individual emissions calculation table 65 pre-allocates the CO ₂ emissions for each combination of the area to which the usage start point (collection location) belongs and the area to which the usage end point (transportation destination) belongs. It is something. In this individual emission amount calculation table 65, the larger the separation distance from the origin area to the landing area is, the larger the emission amount is assigned. For example, a larger amount of emissions is assigned when the origin and destination areas are different than when the origin and destination areas are the same. Furthermore, the farther apart the origin area and destination area are, the greater the amount of emissions allocated. Therefore, in this embodiment, the farther the destination of the user's 2 luggage is, the larger the individual emissions of the user 2 will be counted.

Further, when the same transport truck 3' travels the same distance in an empty state and a fully loaded state, the larger the loaded amount, the greater the fuel consumption and the greater the amount of _CO2 emissions. Therefore, it is thought that the larger the weight of the baggage, the greater the fuel consumption and the larger the CO ₂ emissions, so the individual emissions calculation table 65 in FIG. For example, it is preferable to prepare multiple pieces of baggage weighing up to 10 kg, or from 10 to 100 kg, so that the heavier the load, the larger the discharge amount is allocated (see the explanation at the bottom right of Figure 8). ).

In FIG. 8, the areas are divided into prefectures, but the method of dividing the areas is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to set the departure point as the location of each business office of a transportation company, set several blocks at predetermined distances from that point, and set a predetermined individual emission amount for each block.

The method for calculating individual emissions in this embodiment uses a table that allocates individual emissions based on the combination of departure area and destination area. The individual emissions may be calculated according to the straight line distance to the point and the weight of the luggage.

3. Modification 3-1. [Applicable business variations]
In the first embodiment described above, a taxi is taken as an example of a means of passenger transportation. The present invention is applicable.

In addition, in the second embodiment described above, a truck is taken as an example of a means of transporting goods, but other means of transporting goods such as an aircraft for transporting goods, a railway for transporting goods, etc. The present invention is also applicable to the cargo transportation business.

3-2. [About the emissions calculation method]
As the individual emission calculation method in each of the embodiments and modifications described above, any one of the above-mentioned individual emission calculation methods may be adopted, or a combination of two or more of the above-mentioned individual emission calculation methods may be adopted. You may. Further, in consideration of the type of business, etc., an individual emission amount calculation method may be adopted that allows the individual emission amount to be calculated as accurately as possible. For example, when transporting cargo, where the amount of _CO2 emissions varies depending on the weight of the cargo even if the means of transport travel the same distance, the above-mentioned individual emission calculation methods may be used. It is desirable to adopt a method of calculating the individual emissions in which at least one of the weight of the cargo and the fuel consumed by the transport means is reflected in the individual emissions.

3-3. [About payment timing]
The payment timing in each of the embodiments and modifications described above is not limited to the above-mentioned timing, and it is desirable that the payment timing be set at a convenient timing in consideration of the user's 2's request, the payment tool, etc. For example, if the transportation means is a short-distance route bus (for passengers) in the metropolitan area and the payment tool is a contactless IC, the payment timing may be set not when getting off the bus but when getting on the bus. Further, the payment timing may be specified by the user 2.

4. [others]
The present invention is not limited to each embodiment, and can be embodied by appropriately modifying the constituent elements without departing from the gist thereof. Moreover, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in each embodiment.

1 Carbon offset promotion system 10 Administrator 2 User 20 Administrator 25 User terminal 3 Taxi 3' Truck 30 Taxi company 30' Transportation company 4 Payment server 40 Supplier 5 Promotion server 50 Network 52 Control unit 52a Individual emissions calculation means 52b Total emissions aggregation means 52c Credit procurement means 52d Billing means 52e Management fee aggregation means 52f Notification means 52g Point return means 52h Donation means 53 Storage section 54 Communication section 55 Taxi terminal 56 Control section 57 Input/output section 58 Communication section 59 User database 60 Certificate data 65 Individual emissions calculation table 70 Program

Claims (17)

A carbon offset promotion system that uses carbon credits to offset greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly when a transportation means moves,
Individual emissions calculation means for calculating greenhouse gas emissions generated when a user uses the transport means for each use as individual emissions;
total emissions aggregation means for calculating the total emissions by aggregating the individual emissions calculated by the emission amount calculation means;
Charging means for charging the user who desires to participate in the carbon offset, in addition to the usage fee of the transport means, a carbon offset promotion system management fee according to the individual emission amount in the usage;
carbon credit procurement processing means for executing carbon credit procurement processing necessary to offset the total emissions;
A carbon offset propulsion system characterized by: The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
The billing means is
A carbon offset promotion system characterized in that the carbon offset promotion system management fee is collected when the usage fee is collected from the user. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
A carbon offset promotion system, wherein the carbon offset promotion system management fee includes a procurement cost for the carbon credits and a maintenance cost for maintaining the carbon offset promotion system. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 3,
A carbon offset promotion system characterized by further comprising a point return means for returning a portion of the maintenance cost as points to a corresponding user and/or a donation means for donating to a predetermined organization. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
The system is equipped with a user information database that stores information on the user and/or a usage history indicating that the user used the transport means in association with the individual emissions of the user as user information. A carbon offset propulsion system characterized by: The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
Further comprising a management fee aggregation means for calculating a total system management fee by aggregating the carbon offset promotion system management fee,
A carbon offset promotion system characterized in that carbon credits are procured using the total system management fee calculated by the management fee aggregation means. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 4,
It is determined from the user information database which user paid a portion of the maintenance fee donated by the donation means, and information regarding the donation is sent to the identified user using a communication line. A carbon offset promotion system further comprising notification means for notifying predetermined information. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 6,
It is determined from the user information database which user paid the carbon credit procurement cost used to procure the carbon credits, and the information is sent to the identified user using the communication line. A carbon offset promotion system further comprising notification means for notifying predetermined information regarding the procured certificate. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 8,
A carbon offset promotion system, wherein the predetermined information is access information for viewing a site where information regarding the certificate is posted. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
The individual emissions calculation means is
The amount of greenhouse gas emissions directly or indirectly emitted when the transportation means moves a predetermined distance, and the individual emissions of the user according to the distance that the user uses the transportation means. A carbon offset propulsion system characterized by calculation. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 10,
A carbon offset propulsion system characterized in that the distance that the user uses the transport means is specified by a distance measuring means provided in the transport means or a GPS (GLOBAL Positioning System). The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
The individual emissions calculation means is
The amount of greenhouse gas emissions directly or indirectly emitted when the transport means consumes a predetermined amount of energy such as fuel or electricity, and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions used by the transport means from the point of start of use to the point of end of use. A carbon offset promotion system characterized in that the individual emissions of the user are calculated according to the amount of energy used. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
The individual emissions calculation means is
A carbon offset promotion system characterized in that the individual emissions of the user are calculated according to a combination of an area to which a usage start point of the transport means belongs and an area to which a usage end point belongs. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
A carbon offset promotion system characterized in that the transport means is a passenger transport means, and the usage fee is a passenger fare. The carbon offset propulsion system according to claim 1,
A carbon offset propulsion system characterized in that the transfer means is a luggage transportation means, and the usage fee is a luggage transportation fee. A computer-executable program for causing a computer to operate as the carbon offset propulsion system according to any one of claims 1 to 15. A network server that operates as the carbon offset propulsion system according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

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