Daiwa Office Investment Corporation, Daiwa Securities Living Investment Corporation, and Daiwa Real Estate Asset Management Co. Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption intensity by 7.65% and CO2 emissions intensity by 10.72% compared to the baseline year (FY2020).
- Maintained water consumption at the same level as the baseline year (FY2020).
Social Achievements
- Implemented various tenant safety and security measures against COVID-19, including installing air cleaners and disinfectants.
- Engaged in community events and collaborated with local organizations.
- Improved employee work-life balance through initiatives like Jeans Day and flexible work arrangements.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Promotion Committee and Office to strengthen ESG initiatives.
- Implemented measures to prevent conflicts of interest among funds.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- 5% reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions intensity by FY2025 compared to FY2020 on an intensity basis.
- Maintain current level of water usage by FY2025 compared to FY2020.
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy considers sustainability initiatives when selecting new property management companies and suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRESB Real Estate Assessment
Certifications: Various environmental certifications and ratings by external evaluation organizations (Specific certifications not listed)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Governance
- Social contribution
- Resource and Energy Conservation
- Recycling
- Biodiversity
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 19.49% (DOI) and 27.78% (DLI) from the base year.
- Achieved 61.5% environmental certification rate (DOI) and 15.8% (DLI) of portfolio properties.
- Implemented various eco-friendly initiatives such as LED lighting installation, high-efficiency equipment upgrades, and green leasing.
Social Achievements
- Launched initiatives for tenants and local communities, including disaster prevention measures and community engagement.
- Implemented DEI initiatives, including formulating a General Business Owner Action Plan.
- Enhanced employee well-being programs, including subsidies for dental checkups and the 'Good Sleep Daiwa' project.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Promotion Committee and Office.
- Formulated a Sustainability Policy and various related policies (Energy Conservation Policy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Policy, Water Saving Policy, Sustainable Procurement Policy, Climate Change and Resilience Policy).
- Implemented a robust compliance structure, including conflict of interest rules and a whistleblowing system.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality in CO2 emissions on an intensity basis across the portfolio by FY2050 (DOI).
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% on an intensity basis by FY2030 (DOI), 8% reduction by FY2030 (DLI)
- Achieve at least 20.0% environmental certification ratio for the entire portfolio by FY2030 (DLI), 70% (DOI)
- Reduce energy consumption by an average of 1% per year (DOI & DLI).
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks (transition risks and physical risks such as typhoons and floods).
- Need to further enhance ESG disclosure and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintaining high environmental performance while managing a growing portfolio.
Mitigation Strategies
- Conducted scenario analysis (1.5°C/2°C and 4°C scenarios) to identify and assess climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Set medium-term and long-term targets for CO2 emission reduction and environmental certification acquisition.
- Implemented various mitigation measures, including energy-saving initiatives, renewable energy adoption, and resilient property portfolio development.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons
- Floods
- Higher temperatures
- Sea level rise
Transition Risks
- Stricter GHG emission regulations
- Changes in investor/lender/tenant stances
- Technological advancements
Opportunities
- Enhanced competitiveness of environmentally-performing properties
- Reduced utility bills through improved energy efficiency
- Opportunities in green finance
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRESB, TCFD
Certifications: CASBEE, DBJ Green Building, BELS, Eco Action 21 (DOI - studying)
Third-party Assurance: SOMPO Risk Management (for DOI/DLI environmental performance data)
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Governance
- Social Initiatives
- Environmental Initiatives
Environmental Achievements
- DOI: Reduced CO2 emissions by 34.60% (intensity basis) from FY2019 to FY2023.
- DLI: Reduced CO2 emissions by 1.78% (intensity basis) from FY2022 to FY2023.
- Achieved EcoAction21 certification (DOI).
- Increased environmental certification acquisition rates (DOI and DLI).
- Progressive installation of LED lighting and high-efficiency heat source equipment (DOI and DLI).
- Upgrading to water-efficient equipment (DOI and DLI).
- Implementation of green lease agreements (DOI and DLI).
Social Achievements
- Launched 'Shuffle Lunch Meetings' to revitalize internal communication.
- Introduced DOI/DLI investment unit ownership program for employees.
- Implemented sustainability training for healthcare facility operators (DLI).
- Obtained Kurumin certification (Asset Manager).
- Introduced Nursing Care DX to improve resident comfort and staff efficiency (DLI).
Governance Achievements
- Established Sustainability Promotion Committee and Office.
- Formulated Sustainability Policy and Regulations for Sustainability Promotion System.
- Established Climate Change and Resilience Policy.
- Implemented a whistleblowing system.
- Established a system to eliminate antisocial forces.
Climate Goals & Targets
- DOI: Achieve carbon neutrality (intensity basis) by FY2050.
- DLI: Achieve carbon neutrality (intensity basis) by FY2050.
- DOI: Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% (intensity basis) by FY2030 (compared with FY2013), achieve 70% environmental certification ratio.
- DLI: Reduce CO2 emissions by 20% (intensity basis) by FY2030 (compared with FY2022), achieve 20% environmental certification ratio.
- DOI: Reduce energy consumption intensity by an average of 1% per year.
- DLI: Reduce energy consumption intensity by an average of 1% per year.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks (transition risks and physical risks, including typhoons, floods, and rising temperatures).
- Increased needs for environmental performance and compliance with environmental regulations from stakeholders.
Mitigation Strategies
- Scenario analysis of climate change impacts.
- Introduction of energy management systems and renewable energy.
- Planned reduction of energy consumption/GHG emissions.
- Improvement in GHG emissions through strategic replacement/renovation of properties.
- Enhancement of BCP measures.
- Appropriate disclosure of ESG-related information.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons
- Floods
- Rising temperatures
- Sea level rise
Transition Risks
- Stricter regulations against GHG emissions
- Stricter energy-saving standards
- Changes in investor/lender/tenant stances
Opportunities
- Enhanced competitiveness of properties with high environmental performance
- Decreased utility bills thanks to improved energy efficiency
- Reduction of financing costs through sustainability finance
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRESB
Certifications: EcoAction21, CASBEE, DBJ Green Building, BELS, LEED, JHEP
Third-party Assurance: SOMPO Risk Management (for environmental performance data)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed