ITOCHU Corporation has acquired shares of Protium Green Solutions, a prominent green hydrogen solution provider based in London, UK. Green hydrogen, generated through water electrolysis using renewable energy sources, is recognized as pivotal in achieving carbon neutrality across industries and facilitating the decarbonization of transportation. Protium, operating in a country with advanced hydrogen policies and subsidies, has been delivering customized hydrogen solutions to various customers since 2023. ITOCHU's investment aims to expand Protium's green hydrogen solutions internationally, focusing on markets in Asia such as Japan, leveraging its extensive customer network committed to carbon neutrality. The collaboration seeks to advance the growth strategy of Protium and contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society on a global scale.