A.D.Works Group Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2021-04 to 2021-06, 2024-04 to 2024-06, 2024-07 to 2024-09)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental initiatives
- Community programs
- Governance initiatives
Environmental Achievements
- Use of eco-friendly materials in Gotanda Project; waste materials recycled to reduce environmental load
- Environmental certification obtained for Daimyo 2-chome Office Project
Social Achievements
- Housing development business for local customers in Los Angeles started in cooperation with local partners
- Rental housing development business in Hawaii began, focusing on housing conditions and local laws (Bill 7)
Governance Achievements
- Established Sustainability Committee and CG committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach 30-40 billion yen in REIT
- Achieve 2 billion yen in consolidated ordinary income by the fiscal year ending in December 2023
- 30% revenue from non-real estate business by fiscal year ending in December 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve a balance of 50 billion yen in income-earning properties at the end of the fiscal year ending in December 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Concerns about unpaid rent during the pandemic in Los Angeles
Mitigation Strategies
- Use of the state’s rent subsidy program in Los Angeles
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: METI’s Guidance for Collaborative Value Creation framework, TCFD Guidance
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2021-06
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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Issuance of free and paid stock options to increase commitment to the Medium-term Management Plan, with a higher weight given to young employees.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase revenue from non-real estate business to 30% in five years.
- Achieve 2 billion yen in consolidated ordinary income by the fiscal year ending in December 2023.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Uncertain business environment for income-earning properties due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mitigation Strategies
- Successfully navigated the challenges and achieved increased net sales and income.
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: 2024-04 to 2024-06
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Community Revitalization
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Renovated residences with water-saving and energy-saving fixtures at the Musashi Urawa Project.
- Calculated and disclosed greenhouse gas emissions in line with TCFD.
Social Achievements
- Introduced Peer Bonus® system to boost employee engagement.
- Implemented diversity and wellbeing initiatives.
- Held regular internal lectures on sustainability for employees.
Governance Achievements
- Established a new Vision and Values statement.
- Strengthened information security measures.
- Enhanced disclosure, including non-financial information.
- Actively engaged in dialogue with stakeholders.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 20 billion yen in income before taxes and a 40% BtoC share in 2034
Environmental Challenges
- Impairment of corporate value due to delayed response to social and environmental changes.
- Lower real estate value due to incompatibility with social needs.
- Subdued performance due to loss of credit and diminished product value.
- Devastating disasters and accidents due to inadequate property maintenance.
- Intensifying competition for talent.
- Decreased employee engagement and productivity.
- Human rights issues leading to a decline in reputation and business stagnation.
- Business stagnation and loss of credit due to compliance violations and internal control failures.
Mitigation Strategies
- Real estate planning to meet social and environmental needs.
- Proactively acquiring real estate environmental certification.
- Promoting real estate planning that contributes to community revitalization.
- Introducing and using renewable energy and energy-saving equipment, and using building materials with low environmental impact.
- Strengthening information security measures.
- Maintaining real estate functions through appropriate repair planning and response.
- Ensuring legal compliance and thorough corrective action for properties.
- Developing disaster preparedness functions and responding quickly to emergencies.
- Establishing a work environment and work style that is consistent with the times and needs, and promoting employee health and wellness.
- Fostering an organizational culture rooted in psychological safety and respect for diversity.
- Enhancing training, education, and awareness-raising opportunities.
- Co-creating new value through the CVC business.
- Promoting cross-company DX.
- Executing and overseeing operations based on multi-faceted risk management.
- Optimizing business portfolio in response to changes.
- Securing product planning budget for ESG and contributing to the SDGs through our business.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Reporting Period: 2024-07 to 2024-09
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Received an A rank in the CASBEE Certification for Real Estate for Orchid Residence Nerima Kitamachi in September 2024 for energy efficiency and conservation of natural resources.
- Actively promoting sustainable renovations using degradation-resistant and recycled materials.
Social Achievements
- Implementation of the Peer Bonus® System to foster a challenging corporate culture.
- Introduction of PivottA Sustainability in August 2024 for employee learning on sustainability topics.
- Issuance of SDGs private placement bonds with Aichi Bank and signing sustainability-linked loan agreements with Hyakujushi Bank and Chiba Bank.
Governance Achievements
- Strengthening information security measures.
- Thoroughly instilling compliance awareness among executives and employees.
- Actively engaging in dialogue with stakeholders.
- Enhance disclosure, including non-financial information.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 20 billion yen in income before taxes and a 40% share of BtoC by FY2034.
Environmental Challenges
- Impairment of corporate value due to delayed response to social and environmental changes.
- Lower real estate value due to incompatibility with social needs.
- Intensifying competition for talent.
- Decreased employee engagement and productivity.
- Human rights issues leading to a decline in reputation and business stagnation.
- Business stagnation and loss of credit due to compliance violations and internal control failures.
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased market value of real estate with social and environmental considerations.
- Enhanced community presence through community creation and revitalization.
- Transubstantiation of ideas through diversity and inclusion.
- Creation of new business opportunities by exploring and utilizing innovative technologies.
- Creation of business opportunities and sustainable growth through improved adaptability to changes.
- Diversification of financing methods by expanding ESG investments.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Using degradation-resistant materials and recycled materials in sustainable renovations.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: CASBEE, BELS, LEED