Climate Change Data

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