Environmental Initiatives
We have set targets for energy consumption, CO2 emissions, water consumption, waste emissions, etc., and seek to meet these targets through improvement of building management, capital investment, energy efficiency training for tenants, property managers, etc. and other initiatives.
Set Targets
The one-year period every year from April 1 to March 31 of the following year (fiscal year) is set as the target
commitment period for annual targets.
The five-year period from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2024 is set as the target commitment period for medium- to long-term
targets and, in principle, medium- to long-term targets are set again every five-year period thereafter.
■ Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions
Short-term target: To reduce intensity for the entire portfolio and individual properties by 1% every year
Medium- to long-term target: To reduce intensity for the entire portfolio and individual properties by 5% in five
years
■ Water Consumption
To reduce intensity for the entire portfolio and individual properties to not exceed that of the previous fiscal year every year
■ Waste
To reduce absolute volume for the entire portfolio and individual properties to not exceed that of the previous fiscal year every year
Performance Data
■ Energy Consumption
Fiscal Year | 2019 | 2020 | Rate of change year on year |
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Absolute Consumption (MWh) | 57,205 | 52,654 | 92.0% |
Consumption Intensity (MWh/m2) | 0.02710 | 0.02507 | 92.5% |
(Note 1) | Performance data is based on the amount consumed in the common areas and tenant areas of office buildings managed by NUD. In addition, for co-ownership properties, the figures are adjusted according to the ownership ratio. Intensity is calculated by dividing each consumption/emission for each fiscal year by intensity denominator (Cumulative leased area (㎡) in accordance with the period of ownership of each office building). |
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(Note 2) | Due to the review of the data aggregation method, the data of the previous year is updated. |
■ CO2 Emissions
Fiscal Year | 2019 | 2020 | Rate of change year on year |
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Absolute Emissions (t-CO2) | 20,997 | 17,517 | 83.4% |
Emissions Intensity (t-CO2/m2) | 0.00995 | 0.00834 | 83.8% |
(Note 1) | Performance data is based on the amount consumed in the common areas and tenant areas of office buildings managed by NUD. In addition, for co-ownership properties, the figures are adjusted according to the ownership ratio. Intensity is calculated by dividing each consumption/emission for each fiscal year by intensity denominator (Cumulative leased area (㎡) in accordance with the period of ownership of each office building). |
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(Note 2) | CO2 emissions are calculated using the adjusted emission factors provided in the Ministry of the Environment's "Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting System." |
(Note 3) | Due to the review of the data aggregation method, the data of the previous year is updated. |
■ Water Consumption
Fiscal Year | 2019 | 2020 | Rate of change year on year |
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Absolute Consumption (m3) | 191,434 | 141,702 | 74.0% |
Consumption Intensity (m3/m2) | 0.09070 | 0.06747 | 74.4% |
(Note 1) | Performance data is based on the amount consumed in the common areas and tenant areas of office buildings managed by NUD. In addition, for co-ownership properties, the figures are adjusted according to the ownership ratio. Intensity is calculated by dividing each consumption/emission for each fiscal year by intensity denominator (Cumulative leased area (㎡) in accordance with the period of ownership of each office building). |
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(Note 2) | Due to the review of the data aggregation method, the data of the previous year is updated. |
Examples of Initiatives
■ Switching Lighting to LED
Switching lighting in common areas, rental units, etc. of portfolio properties to LED in view of environmental consideration and cost reduction.
As of June 30, 2021
introduced at
55 properties out of 57
■ Introduction of Water-Efficient Equipment
Introducing water-efficient equipment at portfolio properties in view of environmental consideration and cost reduction.
As of June 30, 2021
introduced at
38 properties out of 57
■ Introduction of Green Leasing
“Green lease” is an arrangement providing for the promotion of energy efficiency and environmental consideration by both the building owner and tenant sides through building lease agreements. At NUD, initiatives include switching lighting in tenants’ exclusive areas to LED with the understanding of the tenants.
As of June 30, 2021
introduced at
4 properties out of 57
■ Purchase of Green Power Certificate
The "Tradable Green Certificates System" is a scheme in which the certification issuer obtains certification a third-party certification organization and trades the environmental added value of electricity generated from natural energy in the form of a "Green Power Certificate." "Environmental added value" refers to saved energy and curbed CO2 emissions other than the "value of electricity itself" of natural energy. Concluded a contract to purchase this certificate by utilizing renewable energy in 15 office properties such as Landic Shimbashi Building. This will contribute indirectly to the widespread use of natural energy and the prevention of global warming.
As of March 28, 2022 introduced at
15 properties out of 59