Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2030, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020-2030
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:1.3% (FY2019), target 25% by 2030, 100% by 2050
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Innovation
- Resilience
Environmental Achievements
- CO2 emissions reduction of 35% by 2030 (vs. FY2018), 87% by 2050 (vs. FY2018). Marunouchi Bldg. Fuel Cell System installed, reducing CO2 emissions by 50% vs grid power.
- Waste recycle rate of 90% by 2030 (vs. 45.5% in FY2019)
- Renewable energy rate of 25% by 2030, 100% by 2050 (vs. 1.3% in FY2019)
Social Achievements
- 100% paternity leave utilization and 100% retention post-parental leave by 2030
- 100% of buildings to take in stranded commuters by 2030 (vs. 92% in FY2019)
- 5% increase in PTO utilization by 2021 (vs. 66% in FY2018)
Governance Achievements
- Transitioned to a “Company with Nominating Committee, etc.” in June 2016
- Non-renewal of anti-takeover measure in June 2019
- Executive compensation plan aims to align shareholders and executives’ interests
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve ROA of 5%, ROE of 10%, EPS of ¥200 by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Environmental regulations' impact on development opportunities
- Increased country, compliance, and supply chain risks
- Aging and vacant buildings causing security issues
- Working age population decline changes demand for fixed offices
- Reduced demand for physical facilities due to new work styles
Mitigation Strategies
- Develop sustainable communities to address climate change and environmental problems
- Build strong and resilient communities that prioritize security, peace, and disaster protection
- Enable people of all backgrounds to thrive by building communities adaptive to varying lifestyle needs
- Create innovative cities that birth innovative ideas
- Optimize investments, assets sales, shareholder return and financing according to market conditions
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,277,376 t-CO2e/year (down 43.6%)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:55.4%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:6.4kg/m2
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Urban development and services
- The global environment
- Respect for people
- Value creation
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.9%, and Scope 3 emissions by 42.4% compared with fiscal 2019. Total emissions: 2,277,376 t-CO2 (down 43.6%)
- Achieved 55.4% renewable energy share.
- 99.94% of timber procurement from countries with low risk of illegal logging.
- Miyako Shimojishima Airport obtained Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Ready certification.
Social Achievements
- Launched initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), including endorsing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
- Established a consultation and grievance contact service for non-Japanese workers at construction sites.
- Developed 20 properties in the Tokyo Metropolitan area as healthcare assets for seniors.
- Developed seven residences for students since 2018.
Governance Achievements
- Revised officer remuneration system to improve linkage with Long-Term Management Plan 2030 targets.
- Increased the proportion of outside directors on the Board of Directors to 50%.
- Conducted a third-party evaluation of the Board of Directors’ effectiveness.
- Endorsed the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 90% or more. Neutralize residual emissions)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% or more and Scope 3 by 50% or more by fiscal 2030 compared with fiscal 2019
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by FY2025 (RE100)
- Achieve 100% procurement of timber from countries with low risk of illegal logging by fiscal 2030
- Over 20% female managers by fiscal 2030, 30% by fiscal 2040, and 40% by fiscal 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Steep rise in construction material costs and increasing utility costs due to inflation.
- Potential decline in consumer demand due to rising prices.
- Declining office demand due to the spread of various workstyles.
- Increasing competition among different areas resulting from the supply of a large volume of office space.
- Changing consumer behavior reflecting the spread of e-commerce.
- Labor shortages due to the turnover of human resources during COVID-19.
- Intensifying competition for land acquisition due to the entry of new players.
Mitigation Strategies
- Enhancement of the appeal of cities through area development.
- Introduction of the latest technologies and promotion of environment-friendly office buildings.
- Expansion in demand stemming from the recovery of inbound tourism.
- Reduction of labor and improvements in operational efficiency by increasing the use of IT and IoT.
- Provision of experiential value tailored to diversifying customer needs.
- Creation of offices offering value unique to in-person environments.
- Provision of flexible working spaces tailored to a variety of workstyles.
- Increasing logistics needs resulting from expansion in e-commerce demand.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Sourcing Code for concrete formwork panels
- Mitsubishi Estate Group Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural and man-made disasters
Transition Risks
- Substantial rises in material prices
- Fluctuations in exchange rates
- Increases in interest rates
Opportunities
- Acquisition of business opportunities through utilization of existing building stock.
- Enhanced investor engagement and increased stock market presence through proactive information disclosure.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB, GRESB
Certifications: LEED, WELL, ZEB Ready, ZEH-Oriented
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ZEB-certified buildings
- ZEH-Oriented condominiums
Awards & Recognition
- Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 31st Nikkei New Office Award ceremony