Industrial Decisions, Inc. (IDI) was established in January 2003 as Japan's first advisory firm that specializes in the energy and environment sectors.


- The first and only advisory boutique in Japan that provides services specific to the energy sector.

- The principal shareholder of IDI, Mizuho Securities, Co., Ltd, has fostered long-standing relationships with a wide range of companies in the energy sector. IDI will maintain this model of diverse network utilization and neutral stance as the backbone for providing its services.

- In addition to our existing client base of electric power, gas, and oil companies, we have also worked with new entrants to the Japanese market. We have experience in a variety of projects including industry trend analysis, strategy formulation, and advisory services regarding business and capital alliances.
IDI supports the business development of clients in the energy and environment sectors by utilizing a business framework focused for these sectors.
Infusing know-how of finance and international business to IDI's focus on the energy and environment sectors
- Talented people that possess over 10 years experience in the energy and environment sectors
- Mizuho's network and financial advisory know-how in all fields of finance
- Wide network and a wealth of consulting experience with the major players in the energy sector
- Experience in building a business model combining energy and finance
A one-stop structure providing services from strategy formulation to execution support
- In accordance with the clients' needs, IDI will combine its knowledge in energy and finance with its strength in consulting to provide a one-stop solution in the consulting, advisory, and fund management areas, to realize value-maximization for clients.
Value provided by IDI
- Information gathering skills and insights for trends in the energy and environment sectors
- The ability to construct and execute business models (including the utilization of finance knowledge) in the energy sector that are effective in actual business practice
- The ability to create fund-raising schemes in the energy and environment sectors and then negotiate with financial institutions

