Presentation system, presentation method, and program

Abstract

To make it easy for a user to know an environmental contribution activity in which a provider of a reduction menu is engaged.SOLUTION: A presentation system 10A includes a first presentation unit 14 and a second presentation unit 15. The first presentation unit 14 presents to a user information on a decarbonization system for providing the user with a reduction menu exchangeable for points given to the user according to a decarbonization action related to the reduction of CO2 emissions performed by the user. The second presentation unit 15 presents to the user environmental contribution information about environmental contribution activities in which the provider of a reduction menu engages in association with information about the decarbonization system.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a presentation system, a presentation method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a CO2 emissions reduction system that includes a measurement unit that measures CO2 emissions at a user's business or home, a calculation unit that calculates numerical data on CO2 emissions that can be reduced, and an issuance unit that issues local currency, etc. to the user terminals of users who have taken actions to reduce CO2 emissions. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-94423 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure aims to provide a presentation system, a presentation method, and a program that make it easier for users to learn about the environmental contribution activities that providers are undertaking. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A presentation system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first presentation unit and a second presentation unit. The first presentation unit presents to the user information about a decarbonization system that provides the user with a rebate menu that can be exchanged for points awarded to the user in accordance with decarbonization actions related to reducing CO2 emissions taken by the user. The second presentation unit presents to the user environmental contribution information about environmental contribution activities undertaken by a provider offering the rebate menu, in association with the information about the decarbonization system.

[0006] In addition, a presentation method according to one aspect of the present disclosure presents to a user information on a decarbonization system that provides the user with a rebate menu that can be exchanged for points awarded to the user in accordance with decarbonization actions related to the reduction of CO2 emissions taken by the user. The presentation method presents to the user environmental contribution information related to environmental contribution activities undertaken by a provider that offers the rebate menu, in association with the information on the decarbonization system.

[0007] Furthermore, a program according to one aspect of the present disclosure causes one or more processors to execute the presentation method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The presentation system etc. of the present disclosure has the advantage of making it easier to inform users of the environmental contribution activities that providers are undertaking. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a decarbonization system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a decarbonization system including a presentation system according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a decarbonization menu. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a rebate menu. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a first presentation example of environmental contribution information by the presentation system according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a second presentation example of environmental contribution information by the presentation system according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the presentation system according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that each of the embodiments described below represents a specific example of the present disclosure. Therefore, the numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement and connection of the components, steps, order of steps, and the like shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0011] The drawings are schematic diagrams and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Therefore, for example, the scales of the drawings do not necessarily match. In addition, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings to denote substantially the same components, and redundant explanations will be omitted or simplified.

[0012] (Embodiment) (Background to this disclosure) Before describing the present disclosure, the background to the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a decarbonization system used in the embodiments described below.

[0013] In recent years, greenhouse gas emissions have increased dramatically due to human social activities, causing global warming. Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide, are urgently needed.

[0014] The Paris Agreement, adopted at the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP21) and coming into effect in 2016, was an international agreement to achieve "net zero" (a state in which greenhouse gas emissions and removals are balanced) by 2050. Carbon credits are attracting attention as one of the means to achieve this net zero goal.

[0015] Carbon credits are a system in which companies and other organizations issue credits representing the reduction (amount reduced or absorbed) of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by forest protection or afforestation, or the introduction of energy-saving equipment, and can then trade these credits with other organizations such as other companies. Organizations are the entities that create carbon credits, and other companies are the entities that use them. Carbon credit systems include the government-led (Japan) J-Credit and the private-sector-led Voluntary Credit.

[0016] Here, examples of organizations include companies, businesses, organizations, local governments (e.g., local governments), and non-profit organizations (NPOs) that are working to contribute to the environment, but they may also be any other organization that is working to contribute to the environment.

[0017] Furthermore, greenhouse gas emissions reductions are being sought not only from organizations such as those mentioned above, but also from users such as individuals and households. However, currently, it is difficult for users to effectively utilize the environmental value generated by their decarbonization actions for purposes such as creating carbon credits. Furthermore, currently, the environmental value generated by users' decarbonization actions is small, making it difficult to make it a viable business. It is believed that decarbonization can be accelerated if users and organizations work together toward decarbonization, but as mentioned above, currently, an environment in which users and organizations can work together toward decarbonization has not been created.

[0018] Therefore, the inventors of the present application developed the decarbonization system (an example of an environmental system) described below, with the aim of accelerating decarbonization by fostering momentum among users and organizations working toward decarbonization. This environmental system is characterized by the fact that environmental value generated by users' environmental actions can be exchanged for compensation (rebate menus) provided by organizations (providers). The environmental system also uses environmental points as a medium for exchanging environmental value and rebate menus. Environmental points are a general term for points used within the environmental system, and there can be one or more (e.g., multiple) types. Rebate menus are the objects of exchange that can be exchanged for environmental value.

[0019] The decarbonization system is an example of an environmental system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and is a system for mainly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. For example, the environmental system may include a system for reducing CO2 emissions, a system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions other than CO2, or a system for other purposes than reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

[0020] In the following, decarbonization points refer to environmental points that include those obtained through actions other than decarbonization, and include points obtained through reducing CO2 emissions, points obtained through reducing greenhouse gas emissions other than CO2, and points obtained through actions other than reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

[0021] Furthermore, decarbonization points are an example of environmental points awarded for the above-mentioned environmental actions.

[0022] An overview of a system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Hereinafter, as an example of an environmental system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a decarbonization system for primarily reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, which is considered to have a large impact on global warming among greenhouse gases, will be described. Hereinafter, organizations participating in the decarbonization system (i.e., organizations offering rebate programs) will also be referred to as providers.

[0023] The outline of the decarbonization system described below is merely an example, and is not limited to the content described below. For example, the decarbonization system will be described below as an example realized via an app, but is not limited to this. For example, the decarbonization system may be realized as a function provided in a home energy management system (HEMS) owned by a household, a terminal device such as an intercom, or a virtual private assistant (VPA) device such as a smart speaker with a monitor. A smart speaker is a speaker with an AI (artificial intelligence) assistant function that supports interactive voice operation.

[0024] A user selects a decarbonization action menu containing a desired decarbonization action from a decarbonization action menu list containing multiple decarbonization action menus via a decarbonization application (app) for realizing a decarbonization system. Specifically, the app is installed on a terminal device owned by the user, and the decarbonization action menu list is displayed on the terminal device. The user operates the terminal device to select a decarbonization action menu containing a desired decarbonization action from the displayed decarbonization action menu list. The decarbonization action menu associates the type of decarbonization action, the unit time for performing the decarbonization action, information indicating the provider, the type of points (type of decarbonization points) earned by the decarbonization action, and the number of decarbonization points awarded for the amount of decarbonization action performed. For example, the user can check the multiple decarbonization actions displayed on the app and information regarding the awarded decarbonization points and select a decarbonization action to be performed. Note that there are multiple point types corresponding to the decarbonization action menu, i.e., the type of decarbonization action, as will be described later using Figure 4.

[0025] The multiple point types according to the type of decarbonization action include, for example, points derived from J-Credits based on solar power methodologies and awarded to users when they take environmental action related to renewable energy (here, decarbonization actions); points derived from J-Credits based on various energy-saving methodologies and awarded to users when they take decarbonization actions related to energy saving; points derived from users' self-reporting that they have taken decarbonization actions and awarded to users when they self-report that they have taken decarbonization actions; points derived from measurement results of decarbonization actions taken by users and awarded to users according to the measurement results of the decarbonization actions taken by users; points derived from various voluntary credits and awarded to users when users take decarbonization actions corresponding to the voluntary credits; points derived from decarbonization actions in which users select (purchase) goods or services with a lower CFP (Carbon Footprint of Products) than normal purchasing actions and awarded to users when they purchase products or services with a lower CFP; and points derived from unique decarbonization actions desired by providers and awarded to users when they take unique decarbonization actions desired by providers. The types of points are not limited to these.

[0026] The unit time for performing decarbonization actions is a time period set for counting (aggregating) the amount of CO2 reduction, the number of decarbonization actions, the duration of the decarbonization actions, the distance decarbonized, etc. The unit time is set in advance, and examples include, but are not limited to, one day, one week, one month, one year, etc. For example, decarbonization points may be awarded for each unit time according to the amount of decarbonization action taken in that unit time.

[0027] In this way, the decarbonization action menu sets how many points of each type can be earned by performing each decarbonization action. The decarbonization action selected determines whether the decarbonization points awarded to the user are linked to carbon credits. For example, the decarbonization action selected may determine whether the decarbonization points awarded to the user are automatically linked to J-Credits derived from renewable energy electricity, energy-saving J-Credits, voluntary credits rather than J-Credits, or points that cannot be converted into credits at all. Furthermore, since providing a point type for each environmentally contributing corporation would result in too many point types, the point type may include one or more decarbonization points that can only be used in conjunction with an environmentally contributing corporation, i.e., are not compatible with each other and have limited redemption options.

[0028] The decarbonization action menu list may include a decarbonization action menu including decarbonization actions set by the app administrator, or may include a decarbonization action menu including decarbonization actions proposed by providers or users participating in the decarbonization system (for example, a decarbonization action menu set by an environmental contribution corporation). Also, one decarbonization action menu may include two or more decarbonization actions.

[0029] In addition, information about the provider's environmental contribution efforts may be displayed on the terminal device along with the provider's proposed decarbonization actions. In this way, the app allows users to view the provider's environmental contribution efforts within the app. This increases the provider's opportunities to inform users of its organization's environmental contribution or decarbonization efforts, thereby helping to create a sense of environmental contribution among users through these efforts. Furthermore, by posting information about how the provider utilized the emission reductions generated by users who exchanged their points, users can feel a connection with the provider or its brand, products, or services (e.g., characters, idols, etc.), which may increase customer engagement. Furthermore, these efforts can help create a sense of environmental contribution among stakeholders surrounding the provider, such as investors, business partners, and job seekers, in addition to customers, thereby increasing corporate value.

[0030] Note that the decarbonization actions taken by the user are not limited to those included in the decarbonization action menu, and may be, for example, decarbonization actions proposed by the user. They may also be decarbonization actions voluntarily proposed by the user within the app and approved by a provider or app administrator. In this case, the approved provider or administrator will award the user decarbonization points.

[0031] In this specification, decarbonization behavior is an example of environmental behavior related to greenhouse gas emission reduction, and mainly refers to CO2 emission reduction behavior. Furthermore, for example, environmental behavior may include behavior to reduce CO2 emissions, behavior to reduce greenhouse gas emissions other than carbon dioxide, or behavior other than greenhouse gas emission reduction (for example, environmental contribution activities described below, behavior to indirectly reduce greenhouse gases, etc.). Greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide may include, for example, greenhouse gases whose reduction amount is converted into CO2.

[0032] In addition, environmental actions may include actions to reduce greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide, such as methane, nitrous oxide, and alternative fluorocarbons, and may also include actions to reduce greenhouse gases whose reduction amounts are not converted into CO2 (not quantified).

[0033] Environmental actions may be actions that directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as those described above, or actions that indirectly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as purchasing products with a low carbon footprint or alleviating the tightness of electricity supply and demand (for example, participating in DR (Demand Response)).

[0034] CO2 reductions include both quantifiable and unquantifiable CO2 reductions. When a user selects a decarbonization action, the app monitors the amount of CO2 reductions equivalent to the unquantifiable CO2 reductions. The app then awards the user decarbonization points based on the amount of CO2 reductions. Decarbonization points can be exchanged for rewards offered by various providers. Rebate options can be viewed at any time. Users select the desired reward option from a decarbonization catalog containing multiple reward options offered by various providers via the app. This allows the user to use the decarbonization points accumulated through decarbonization actions. Exchanging decarbonization points for reward options is equivalent to exchanging the reward option for the environmental value generated by the decarbonization action corresponding to the decarbonization points. The amount equivalent to CO2 reductions refers to the number of decarbonization actions that cannot be quantified as CO2 reductions, the duration of the decarbonization action, the distance traveled, and other factors. The amount equivalent to CO2 reductions is determined based on the decarbonization action, not limited to duration or distance, and is determined based on the decarbonization action that cannot be quantified as CO2 reductions.

[0035] In addition to the rebate menu offered by the provider, information regarding the provider's environmental contribution efforts may also be displayed on the terminal device.

[0036] The timing for presenting the provider's environmental contribution efforts to the user within the app may be the first timing when the user selects the decarbonization action as described above, or the second timing when the user selects the rebate menu. The presentation timing may be any timing between the first timing and the second timing, for example.

[0037] The app administrator then applies to an examination agency for the amount of CO2 reduction equivalent to the exchanged decarbonization points. If the application is approved, the amount of CO2 reduction is exchanged for J-Credits. In other words, J-Credits are issued according to the amount of CO2 reduction. These J-Credits are awarded to the companies that offer the rebate menu. This allows companies to acquire J-Credits, which are environmental value according to the decarbonization points.

[0038] In addition, when decarbonization points are exchanged for a rebate menu in the decarbonization system, the provider is required to pay a fee based on the number of decarbonization points, a fee based on the number of exchanges, etc. to the administrator of the decarbonization system.

[0039] In recent years, whether or not a company is addressing environmental issues can affect its stock price. Even for non-corporate entities, whether or not they address environmental issues can affect how they are viewed by the public. For this reason, it is essential for companies and other organizations to publicly announce that they are addressing environmental issues.

[0040] However, even if environmental contribution information about the organization's activities related to contributing to environmental issues (hereinafter referred to as "environmental contribution activities") is displayed on a website operated by the organization as in the past, there is a problem in that it is difficult to make the environmental contribution information known to users. This is because unless users are interested in the organization and actively access the website, they will not be able to view the environmental contribution information.

[0041] Therefore, in the embodiment, a presentation system that makes it easier for users to know about environmental contribution activities undertaken by a provider (here, an organization) that provides users with an environmental value return menu will be described.

[0042] <Configuration> A presentation system 10A according to an embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a decarbonization system 1 including the presentation system 10A according to an embodiment. The decarbonization system 1 is realized by a server device. Note that the decarbonization system 1 is not limited to a server device, and may be realized by, for example, a portable information terminal such as a tablet, a stationary information terminal such as a PC (personal computer), or a HEMS. The decarbonization system 1 may also be realized by a device with a VPA function, such as a smart speaker that has a monitor or is communicably connected to a monitor, or a communicable information terminal integrated with a monitor.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 2, the decarbonization system 1 is capable of communicating, via a network such as the Internet, between a terminal device 20 used by a user and a management server 3 used by a provider engaged in environmental contribution initiatives. While the example shown in FIG. 2 illustrates one terminal device 20 and one management server 3, in reality, there are as many terminal devices 20 as there are users using the decarbonization system 1 or as many households that own a HEMS. Furthermore, there are as many management servers 3 as there are providers using the decarbonization system 1. In the embodiment, the terminal device 20 is a smartphone, but it may also be realized by, for example, a portable information terminal such as a tablet, a stationary information terminal such as a PC (personal computer), or a HEMS. Furthermore, the terminal device 20 may also be realized by a device with a VPA function, such as a smart speaker that has a monitor or is communicatively connected to a monitor, or by a communicative information terminal integrated with a monitor.

[0044] The decarbonization system 1 acts as an intermediary between users and providers who are making efforts to contribute to the environment, encouraging users to take decarbonization actions while also making users aware of the providers' efforts to contribute to the environment. For the main functions of the decarbonization system 1, please refer to the above-mentioned <Overview>. The decarbonization system 1 has multiple functions, one of which is a points-granting system 10 that includes a presentation system 10A.

[0045] The point-granting system 10 is a system for granting points to users who have taken decarbonization actions, in accordance with the actions. Here, points are virtual currency paid out in accordance with the decarbonization actions taken by the user. The number of points granted to a user increases or decreases depending on the degree to which the user has taken the decarbonization action, for example, the amount of CO2 emissions reduced by the decarbonization action. Specifically, the greater the amount of CO2 emissions reduced by the decarbonization action, the greater the number of points granted to the user. Points can be used to exchange for rebate menus offered by providers.

[0046] The number of points awarded to a user not only increases or decreases depending on the amount of CO2 emissions reduced through decarbonization actions (CO2 emission reduction amount), but also on the value of the CO2 emission reduction amount. For example, if the amount of CO2 emissions reduced through decarbonization actions is 1 kg, the number of points awarded to a user will be different if the market value of the CO2 emission reduction amount is 3,000 yen or 6,000 yen.

[0047] Furthermore, the number of points awarded to a user may increase or decrease not only depending on the amount of CO2 emissions reduced by the decarbonization actions, but also depending on the degree of implementation of decarbonization actions that cannot be converted into CO2 emission reductions. For example, the number of points awarded to a user may increase or decrease depending on the number of decarbonization actions taken or the period over which the decarbonization actions were taken.

[0048] The rebate menu offered by the provider may be, for example, a product or service. For example, the provider may offer to the user, as a rebate menu, a highly rare product or service that can only be obtained by taking decarbonization action. Note that highly rare products or services also include items that are not available on the market and cannot normally be exchanged, such as a baseball signed by a major league baseball player. Of course, the provider may offer to the user, as a rebate menu, general products or services, regardless of whether they are rare or not.

[0049] The return menu may also include the donation of environmental value to the provider or an organization other than the provider, without requiring any goods or services in return.

[0050] 1, the point-giving system 10 includes an acquisition unit 11, a determination unit 12, an awarding unit 13, a first presentation unit 14, a second presentation unit 15, and a storage unit 16. In the embodiment, the first presentation unit 14 and the second presentation unit 15 constitute a presentation system 10A. That is, the presentation system 10A only needs to include at least the first presentation unit 14 and the second presentation unit 15. Note that in the presentation system 10A, the first presentation unit 14 and the second presentation unit 15 may be a single presentation unit.

[0051] The processing unit including the acquisition unit 11, the determination unit 12, the assignment unit 13, the first presentation unit 14, and the second presentation unit 15 is realized by, for example, a processor or a dedicated circuit. The processing unit realizes various functions by hardware such as a processor executing a computer program (software) stored in the storage unit 16. The computer program may be stored in a memory provided in the hardware. In the embodiment, the processing unit has, as functional components, the acquisition unit 11, the determination unit 12, the assignment unit 13, the first presentation unit 14, and the second presentation unit 15.

[0052] The acquisition unit 11 acquires reduction information about decarbonization actions related to the reduction of CO2 emissions implemented by a user. The acquisition unit 11 acquires the reduction information by receiving the reduction information input to the terminal device 20 from the terminal device 20 via a network, for example, by the user operating the terminal device 20.

[0053] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a decarbonization action menu list. For example, when a user wants to acquire points or perform a decarbonization action, the user operates the terminal device 20 to access the decarbonization system 1. Then, the user selects a decarbonization action menu that the user wants to perform from the decarbonization action menu list displayed on the display 200 of the terminal device 20 as shown in FIG. 3. This enables the acquisition unit 11 to acquire reduction information. The user then actually performs the selected decarbonization action. Here, as already mentioned, the decarbonization action menu list is a list of multiple items A1, each of which indicates one or more providers' environmental contribution efforts and decarbonization actions. The items A1 indicate, for example, the provider's environmental contribution efforts, the decarbonization actions desired by the provider, and the points that can be obtained by the decarbonization action.

[0054] The acquisition unit 11 may acquire reduction information based on a self-report of the decarbonization action taken by the user. The self-report may be performed, for example, by the user operating the terminal device 20 and freely inputting the details of the decarbonization action taken, or by selecting details corresponding to the decarbonization action taken from a pre-prepared list for self-reporting. The pre-prepared list for self-reporting may also present the user's decarbonization action estimated from information acquired by a sensor or the like. For example, the user operates the terminal device 20 to input the details of the self-report indicating that the selected decarbonization action has been taken. This allows the acquisition unit 11 to acquire the reduction information.

[0055] For example, a user may operate the terminal device 20 to self-report that they used a home appliance such as a dishwasher during a time period when solar power generation was relatively high. A user may also self-report that they reduced the time they spent playing video games by playing outside, for example. A user may also self-report that they have taken decarbonization actions by operating the terminal device 20 to upload an image of a meter reading slip showing the amount of water, gas, or electricity used. A user may also self-report that they have taken decarbonization actions by operating the terminal device 20 to upload an image of a screen displayed on a monitoring device that monitors the status of solar power generation, for example.

[0056] Acquisition unit 11 may execute a process to confirm whether the content of the self-report input by the user is correct. For example, if acquisition unit 11 indicates that the dishwasher was operated during a time period when the amount of power generated by solar power generation is relatively high, acquisition unit 11 may confirm whether the dishwasher was operated during that time period by referring to the dishwasher's operation history. If acquisition unit 11 confirms that the content of the self-report is correct, acquisition unit 11 may acquire reduction information based on the self-report, and if it confirms that the content of the self-report is incorrect, acquisition unit 11 may discard the reduction information based on the self-report.

[0057] The acquisition unit 11 may also acquire reduction information by means other than self-reporting, rather than relying on the user's self-reporting that they have implemented decarbonization behavior. For example, the acquisition unit 11 may receive data transmitted from a monitoring device linked to the user via a network and acquire reduction information based on the received data. The monitoring device may include, for example, a management device used in an energy management system such as a HEMS (Home Energy Management System), a smart meter, an IoT (Internet of Things) device, a smartphone, etc. The acquisition unit 11 may also acquire reduction information from sensors built into these monitoring devices or external sensors (such as a window open / close sensor or a temperature / humidity sensor). The acquisition unit 11 receives data indicating, for example, the amount of gas or electricity used by the user, the operating status of home appliances, or home facilities from a management device. The acquisition unit 11 also receives data indicating, for example, the amount of gas or electricity used from a smart meter. The acquisition unit 11 also receives data indicating, for example, the operating status of home appliances or home facilities from an IoT device.

[0058] The determination unit 12 determines points exchangeable for environmental value corresponding to the decarbonization action based on the reduction information acquired by the acquisition unit 11. For example, the determination unit 12 refers to a correlation table between decarbonization actions and points stored in the memory unit 16, and determines points corresponding to the decarbonization action indicated by the reduction information. Furthermore, for example, if the reduction information includes data necessary for calculating the amount of CO2 emission reduction, the determination unit 12 may refer to a correlation table between the amount of CO2 emission reduction and points stored in the memory unit 16 and determine points corresponding to the amount of CO2 emission reduction indicated by the reduction information.

[0059] The "data" referred to here may include CO2 emissions, CO2 emission reductions, energy consumption, and the amount of energy consumption reduction. Specifically, the amount of electricity, gas, and kerosene used or not used, and the duration, distance, and number of times energy-consuming appliances and equipment were used or not used. The "data" may also include the operating status of appliances, appliances, equipment other than appliances in the home, bicycles, and types of automobiles. For example, the determination unit 12 may determine points according to the amount of CO2 emission reductions using a function indicating the correlation between the amount of CO2 emission reductions and points. For example, if the reduction information includes data indicating the degree of implementation of decarbonization actions, such as the number of times or duration of implementation of decarbonization actions, the determination unit 12 may refer to a correlation table between the degree of implementation of decarbonization actions and points stored in the memory unit 15 and determine points according to the degree of implementation of decarbonization actions indicated by the reduction information.

[0060] The granting unit 13 grants the user the points determined by the determination unit 12. For example, the granting unit 13 adds the points determined by the determination unit 12 to the points currently held by the user, and stores the added points in the storage unit 16.

[0061] The first presentation unit 14 presents to the user information related to the decarbonization system that provides the user with a rebate menu that can be exchanged for points that have been awarded to the user in accordance with decarbonization actions related to the reduction of CO2 emissions that the user has taken. In the embodiment, the first presentation unit 14 presents to the user the rebate menu (information related to the decarbonization system) by displaying, on the display 200 of the terminal device 20, a rebate menu that includes rebate menus (goods or services) that the user can receive in exchange for the points, as shown in FIG.

[0062] Here, the information about the decarbonization system presented to the user by the first presentation unit 14 is not limited to a rebate menu, but may also be a decarbonization action menu, an introduction page for environmentally contributing companies, a banner advertisement, etc. In the following, unless otherwise specified, the "information about the decarbonization system" will be described as the "rebate menu."

[0063] 4 is a diagram showing an example of a rebate menu. For example, when a user wants to use points, the user operates the terminal device 20 to access the decarbonization system 1. Then, the user selects the rebate menu item they want to receive from the rebate menu items displayed on the display 200 of the terminal device 20 as shown in FIG. 4. Here, the rebate menu item is a list of multiple items A2 each indicating the content of the rebate menu item and the points required to exchange for the rebate menu item.

[0064] For example, when a user selects an item A2 indicating a desired rebate menu from the decarbonization catalog displayed on the display 200 of the terminal device 20, the terminal device 20 transmits identification information indicating the selected rebate menu to the point-giving system 10. The processing unit of the point-giving system 10 subtracts the points required to exchange for the rebate menu indicated by the identification information from the user's current points stored in the storage unit 16. The processing unit also transmits the identification information to the management server 3 of the provider that provides the rebate menu. As a result, the provider provides the user with the rebate menu selected by the user.

[0065] When the first presentation unit 14 presents the rebate menu to the user, the second presentation unit 15 presents to the user environmental contribution information on the environmental contribution activities undertaken by the provider (here, the organization) that provides the rebate menu, in association with information on the decarbonization system (here, the rebate menu). Here, the environmental contribution activity may be a decarbonization action or a non-decarbonization action as long as it contributes to solving environmental issues.

[0066] The association with the rebate menu may be, for example, a form that directly or indirectly informs the user that the provider of the rebate menu is engaged in the environmental contribution activity presented to the user. For example, the association with the rebate menu may be a form that includes the name of the provider of the rebate menu in the environmental contribution information.

[0067] In the embodiment, the second presentation unit 15 presents the environmental contribution information to the user in one of the following first and second presentation examples. Note that the second presentation unit 15 may present the environmental contribution information to the user in the second presentation example after presenting the environmental contribution information to the user in the first presentation example. Furthermore, the second presentation unit 15 may present the environmental contribution information to the user in a manner other than the first and second presentation examples.

[0068] 5 is an explanatory diagram of a first presentation example of environmental contribution information by the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment. In the first presentation example, the first presentation unit 14 presents a rebate menu to the user by displaying it on the display 200 of the terminal device 20 used by the user. Specifically, in the first presentation example, the first presentation unit 14 presents the rebate menu to the user by displaying a decarbonization catalog on the display 200, as already described.

[0069] In the first presentation example, the second presentation unit 15 presents the environmental contribution information to the user by displaying it alongside the cashback menu on the display 200. Specifically, in the first presentation example, as shown in FIG. 5, an item B1 representing the environmental contribution information is displayed on the display 200 alongside an item A2 representing the cashback menu. Here, the item B1 includes, as the environmental contribution information, a message about the environmental contribution being undertaken by the provider and the name of the provider. Note that the use of the environmental value exchanged with the user may also be displayed in the item B1.

[0070] In the first presentation example, the second presentation unit 15 displays the rebate menu and the environmental contribution information as a set. Therefore, in the first presentation example, compared to when only the environmental contribution information is displayed, the environmental contribution information can be presented to the user at the timing when the user exchanges points earned by performing decarbonization actions for the rebate menu, in other words, at the timing when the user is conscious of environmental contribution, and therefore it is expected that the effectiveness of informing the user that the provider is engaged in environmental contribution activities will be improved.

[0071] In the first presentation example, for example, when a user touches the display 200 to select one of the multiple items A2, the second presentation unit 15 may display the item B1 on the display 200 next to the selected item A2. In the first presentation example, for example, when a user uses a pointing device such as a mouse to position a cursor on one of the multiple items A2, the second presentation unit 15 may display the item B1 on the display 200 next to the selected item A2. In the first presentation example, for example, if the specification is such that the user selects one of the multiple items A2 when the user touches the item A2 twice in succession, the second presentation unit 15 may display the item B1 on the display 200 next to the selected item A2 when the user touches the item A2 for the first time.

[0072] 6 is an explanatory diagram of a second presentation example of environmental contribution information by the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment. In the second presentation example, the presentation unit 14 presents the cashback menu to the user by displaying the cashback menu on the display 200, similar to the first presentation example.

[0073] In the second presentation example, when the user selects a rebate menu, the second presentation unit 15 presents the environmental contribution information to the user by displaying it on the display 200. Specifically, in the second presentation example, as shown in FIG. 6, an item B1 representing the environmental contribution information is displayed on a details screen A3 showing details of the rebate menu. Here, when the rebate menu is displayed on the display 200 and the user selects one item A2 from multiple items A2, the details screen A3 is displayed on the display 200. Detailed information about the rebate menu represented by the selected item A2 is displayed on the details screen A3. Here, like the first presentation example, the item B1 includes, as the environmental contribution information, a message about the environmental contribution being undertaken by the provider and the provider's name.

[0074] In the second presentation example, the second presentation unit 15 may also display the cashback menu and the environmental contribution information as a set within the frame of the item B1.

[0075] The second presentation unit 15 may display the environmental contribution information on a screen other than the display screen of the decarbonization catalog, and may display the environmental contribution information in a GUI within the decarbonization system 1, such as a decarbonization action menu list, a decarbonization action menu, a provider information page, decarbonization action results (history), or a notification screen for a user or group. In other words, the second presentation unit 15 may present the environmental contribution information to the user not only when the first presentation unit 14 presents the rebate menu to the user.

[0076] The storage unit 16 is a storage device that stores information necessary for the processing performed by the processing unit. The information stored in the storage unit 16 includes computer programs executed by the processing unit. The storage unit 16 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory, but is not limited to this and may be realized by, for example, a known information storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0077] The storage unit 16 stores, for example, user IDs (identifiers) that can identify each of a plurality of users and points owned by each of the plurality of users, in association with each other. Note that the storage unit 16 may also store, in association with the user ID, an action history regarding decarbonization actions taken by each user in the past, a point acquisition history regarding point acquisition, and the like. The point acquisition history is a history indicating points awarded for decarbonization actions taken by each user in the past, the timing (e.g., time) at which the points were awarded, and the like.

[0078] The second presentation unit 15 may change the content or timing of displaying item B1 based on information obtainable within the decarbonization system 1, such as user attribute information (e.g., user ID or the area where the user resides) stored in the storage unit 16, the user's decarbonization behavior record, and the redemption record for the rebate menu. Specifically, by changing the display content of item B1 for each user ID or each area where the user resides, it is possible to provide content that matches each user's preferences, which is expected to make it easier for users to receive the provider's environmental contribution information. Furthermore, providing content that matches each user's preferences can also be devised to increase user interest.

[0079] <Operation> The operation of the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment will be described below with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment.

[0080] First, the first presentation unit 14 presents a cashback menu to the user (S1). In step S1, the first presentation unit 14 presents the cashback menu to the user by displaying the cashback menu on the display 200 of the terminal device 20.

[0081] Next, when the first presentation unit 14 presents the rebate menu to the user, the second presentation unit 15 presents the environmental contribution information to the user in association with the rebate menu (S2). In step S2, the second presentation unit 15 presents the environmental contribution information to the user by displaying the item B1 on the display 200 of the terminal device 20 in either the first presentation example or the second presentation example (or in both the first presentation example and the second presentation example). Note that the presentation system 10A may perform step S2 after performing step S1, or may perform steps S1 and S2 simultaneously.

[0082] <Advantages> The advantages of the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment are described below. As described above, the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment presents environmental contribution information about the environmental contribution activities undertaken by the provider to the user in association with information about the decarbonization system (here, the rebate menu). Therefore, the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment can present the environmental contribution information to the user at a time when the user is conscious of environmental contribution, such as when the user exchanges points earned by performing decarbonization actions for a rebate menu. Therefore, the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment has the advantage of making the environmental contribution activities undertaken by the provider of the rebate menu easier for users to know, compared to when the environmental contribution information is displayed on a website or posted on information media such as product packaging or investor relations (IR) materials. Furthermore, the presentation system 10A according to the embodiment can also easily create a perception that the provider is working together with the user to contribute to the environment by displaying the use of the environmental value obtained from the user.

[0083] (Variation) Although the embodiments have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Modifications of the embodiments are listed below. The modifications described below may be combined as appropriate.

[0084] In the above embodiment, the presentation system 10A is realized by a single device, but it may be realized by multiple devices. When the presentation system 10A is realized by multiple devices, the components of the presentation system 10A may be distributed among the multiple devices in any manner. For example, in the above embodiment, the presentation system 10A is provided in a server device, but it may also be provided in an information terminal installed in a closed space. In other words, the present disclosure may be realized by cloud computing or edge computing.

[0085] For example, the communication method between the devices in the above-described embodiment is not particularly limited, and a relay device (not shown) may be used in the communication between the devices.

[0086] In the above embodiments, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for that component. Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0087] Furthermore, each component may be realized by hardware. For example, each component may be a circuit (or integrated circuit). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or each may be a separate circuit. Furthermore, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0088] Furthermore, the general or specific aspects of the present disclosure may be realized as a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, or may be realized as any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium.

[0089] For example, the present disclosure may be realized as a presentation method executed by a computer such as presentation system 10A, as a program for causing a computer to execute such a presentation method, or as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded.

[0090] In addition, this disclosure also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to each embodiment that a person skilled in the art would think of, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment within the scope that does not deviate from the intent of this disclosure.

[0091] (summary) As described above, the presentation system 10A according to the first aspect includes the first presentation unit 14 and the second presentation unit 15. The first presentation unit 14 presents to the user information about a decarbonization system that provides the user with a rebate menu that can be exchanged for points awarded to the user in accordance with decarbonization actions related to reducing CO2 emissions taken by the user. The second presentation unit 15 presents to the user environmental contribution information about environmental contribution activities undertaken by a provider offering the rebate menu, in association with the information about the decarbonization system.

[0092] The presentation system 10A can present environmental contribution information to users at a time when the users are most conscious of environmental contributions. Therefore, the presentation system 10A has the advantage of making it easier for users to know about the environmental contribution activities undertaken by the provider of the rebate program, compared to when the environmental contribution information is displayed on a website or posted on information media such as product packaging or IR materials.

[0093] In addition, in the presentation system 10A according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the second presentation unit 15 presents environmental contribution information to the user when the first presentation unit 14 presents information about the decarbonization system to the user.

[0094] According to such a presentation system 10A, environmental contribution information can be presented to users, for example, at the time when the users exchange points earned by performing decarbonization actions for rebate menus, which has the advantage of making it easier for users to become aware of the environmental contribution activities undertaken by providers of rebate menus.

[0095] In the presentation system 10A according to the third aspect, in the second aspect, the first presentation unit 14 presents information about the decarbonization system to the user by displaying it on the display 200 of the terminal device 20 used by the user. The second presentation unit 15 presents environmental contribution information to the user by displaying it on the display 200 alongside the information about the decarbonization system.

[0096] According to such a presentation system 10A, environmental contribution information is presented to the user, for example, at the time when the user is about to select a rebate menu while looking at the display 200, which has the advantage of making it easier for the user to understand the environmental contribution activities undertaken by the provider of the rebate menu.

[0097] In the presentation system 10A according to the fourth aspect, in the second or third aspect, the first presentation unit 14 presents information about the decarbonization system to the user by displaying it on the display 200 of the terminal device 20 used by the user. When the user selects information about the decarbonization system, the second presentation unit 15 presents environmental contribution information to the user by displaying it on the display 200.

[0098] According to such a presentation system 10A, environmental contribution information is presented to the user at the time the user selects information about the decarbonization system while looking at the display 200, which has the advantage of making it easier for the user to understand the environmental contribution activities undertaken by the provider of the rebate menu.

[0099] In addition, in a presentation method according to a fifth aspect, information on a decarbonization system that provides a user with a rebate menu that can be exchanged for points awarded to the user in accordance with decarbonization actions related to the reduction of CO2 emissions taken by the user is presented to the user (S1). In addition, in this presentation method, environmental contribution information on environmental contribution activities undertaken by a provider offering the rebate menu is presented to the user in association with the information on the decarbonization system (S2).

[0100] Such a presentation method has the advantage that it is possible to achieve the same effect as the presentation system 10A described above.

[0101] A program according to a sixth aspect causes one or more processors to execute the presentation method according to the fifth aspect.

[0102] Such a program has the advantage that it can provide the same effects as the presentation system 10A described above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0103] 10A Presentation System 14 First presentation part 15 Second presentation part 20 Terminal equipment 200 displays

Claims

1. CO performed by the user ２ a first presentation unit that presents to the user information about a decarbonization system that provides the user with a rebate menu that can be exchanged for points granted to the user in accordance with decarbonization actions related to reduction of emissions; and a second presentation unit that presents to the user environmental contribution information regarding environmental contribution activities undertaken by a provider that offers the rebate menu, in association with information regarding the decarbonization system. Presentation system.

2. the second presentation unit presents the environmental contribution information to the user when the first presentation unit presents information about the decarbonization system to the user; The presentation system of claim 1 .

3. the first presentation unit presents information about the decarbonization system to the user by displaying it on a display of a terminal device used by the user; the second presentation unit presents the environmental contribution information to the user by displaying the environmental contribution information alongside information about the decarbonization system on the display. The presentation system of claim 2 .

4. the first presentation unit presents information about the decarbonization system to the user by displaying it on a display of a terminal device used by the user; the second presentation unit presents the environmental contribution information to the user by displaying the environmental contribution information on the display when the user selects information related to the decarbonization system; A presentation system according to claim 2 or 3.

5. CO performed by the user ２ Present to the user information on a decarbonization system that provides the user with a reward menu that can be exchanged for points granted to the user in accordance with decarbonization actions related to the reduction of emissions; Presenting to the user environmental contribution information relating to environmental contribution activities undertaken by a provider offering the rebate menu in association with information relating to the decarbonization system; Presentation method.

6. one or more processors, Executing the presentation method according to claim 5 . program.

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