Advance Logistics Investment Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-05 to 2019-07, 2021, 2022-02 to 2022-07, 2022-08 to 2023-02, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2019-05 to 2019-07
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- 62.5% of properties and 86.2% of total floor space meet green building certification criteria (DBJ Green Building Certification, CASBEE Real Estate, or BELS Certification).
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee headed by the President to oversee ESG initiatives, including green finance.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Consideration for environment and social contributions in cooperation with suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Green Bond Principles (2018 edition), Green Bond Guidelines (2017 edition), Green Loan Principles
Certifications: DBJ Green Building Certification, CASBEE for Real Estate Certification, BELS Certification
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 7
- 9
- 11
Energy efficiency, resilient infrastructure, sustainable cities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- GRESB Real Estate Assessment (3 stars), Green Star
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 94.6% of properties were Green Eligible Assets (as of January 31, 2022) based on acquisition price. Achieved a four-star GRESB rating (out of five).
Social Achievements
- Established a personnel system to strengthen organizational capabilities, promote individual growth, and link company performance to individual compensation.
- Various social initiatives at properties including employee support, improved workplace environment, collaboration with tenants and ITOCHU Group, and support for local communities.
Governance Achievements
- Decision-making process in conflict-of-interest transactions subject to approval by Compliance Committee.
- Transparent information disclosure of ESG-related information.
- Management fee structure aligned with unitholder interests.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Collaboration with suppliers on sustainability policies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRESB Real Estate Assessment
Certifications: DBJ Green Building Certification, BELS certification, CASBEE certification
Reporting Period: 2022-02 to 2022-07
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Governance
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- Awarded “Green Star” Status with “4-Star” Rating in GRESB Rating
- Issued 2nd Green Bond of 2 bn yen
- Refinancing with a 5.0 billion yen green loan
Social Achievements
- Signed "Agreement on Acceptance of Evacuees and Relief Supplies in the Event of Disaster" with Noda City
- Implemented tenant satisfaction surveys
- Distributed Sustainability Guide to all tenants
Governance Achievements
- Established a department specializing in ESG
- Reduced management fee by nearly 10%
- Implemented internal compliance training with 100% participation rate
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% (per unit) by FY2030
- Reduce CO₂ emissions by 10% (per unit) by FY2030
- Maintain total water consumption (per unit) by FY2030
- Maintain total waste generation (per unit) by FY2030
Environmental Challenges
- Increased supply of logistics facilities leading to a gradual upward trend in vacancy rates
- Climate change risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Selective investment in quality properties to maintain/improve portfolio profitability
- Long-term lease contracts with quality tenants
- TCFD aligned climate change risk/opportunity assessment and strategy planning
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual survey
Responsible Procurement
- Conduct periodic training and monitoring of suppliers
- Conclusion of contracts with green lease clauses for new tenants
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRESB
Awards & Recognition
- Green Star with 4-Star Rating in GRESB
Reporting Period: 2022-08 to 2023-02
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Contribution
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 11% (FY2021 compared to FY2020), reduced CO2 emissions by 13% (FY2021 compared to FY2020), reduced water consumption by 24% (FY2021), reduced waste by 66% (FY2021)
- Achieved 95% acquisition rate of external environmental certifications (as of April 3, 2023)
- IMP Ichikawa-Shiohama acquired CASBEE S rank
- Installation of solar panels at IMP Ichikawa-Shiohama, providing CO2-free electricity
Social Achievements
- Signed "Agreement on Acceptance of Evacuees and Relief Supplies in the Event of Disaster" with Noda City
- Conducted disaster drills with the city, tenants, and asset manager
- Distributed Sustainability Guide to all tenants
- Food donations to welfare organizations
- Ecocap campaign for charity
Governance Achievements
- Reduced total management fee by nearly 10% (from 9th FP)
- Introduced "Investment Unit Holders' Association System"
- Implemented internal compliance training with 100% participation rate
- Published ESG Report 2023
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% by FY2030 (compared to FY2020)
- Reduce CO2 emissions (GHG) SCOPE 1-3 by 10% by FY2030 (compared to FY2020)
- Maintain water consumption at no increase per unit by FY2030
- Maintain waste at no increase per unit by FY2030
- Ratio of environmental and energy-saving certifications acquisition to be 90% or more by FY2030
Environmental Challenges
- Rising electricity costs
- Impact of largest-ever supply of logistics facilities in Kanto on leasing
Mitigation Strategies
- Installation of demand control system to reduce electricity consumption
- Reviewing building management at IMP Ichikawa-Shiohama to reduce costs
- Focus on retaining existing tenants and securing long-term contracts
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Conduct periodic training and monitoring of suppliers
- Conclusion of contracts with green lease clauses for new tenants
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRESB
Certifications: CASBEE, BELS
Awards & Recognition
- Global Sector Leader in 2022 GRESB assessment
- 5 Star rating in 2022 GRESB assessment
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Management
- Human Rights
- Anti-corruption
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 2 GHG emissions from 205 t-CO2 in 2021 to 0 t-CO2 in 2023 and 2024.
- Reduced total GHG emissions from 10,307 t-CO2 in 2020 to 8,668 t-CO2 in 2024.
- Decreased energy consumption intensity from 0.054 MWh/m² in 2020 to 0.048 MWh/m² in 2023 and 2024.
- Reduced waste generation intensity from 0.006 ton/m² in 2020 to 0.002 ton/m² in 2023 and 2024.
- As of February 28, 2024, 5.00% of properties were not “Eligible Green Assets” (a significant decrease from 34.97% in 2023 and 5.43% in 2022).
Social Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Procurement Policy and Guidelines in 2019, evaluating major suppliers annually on sustainability issues.
- 36.8% of tenants (based on rental units) have executed lease agreements with green lease clauses as of March 31, 2024.
- Established a Human Rights Policy in June 1, 2022, implementing measures to prevent harassment.
Governance Achievements
- The Asset Manager became a signatory to the TCFD and joined the Japan TCFD Consortium in March 2020.
- The Asset Manager supports international human rights norms, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Global Compact.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions for ADL’s properties by FY2050.
- Reduce combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 compared to FY2020 levels.
- Reduce energy consumption intensity by 10% by FY2030 compared to FY2020 levels.
- Maintain or reduce waste generation intensity by FY2030 compared to FY2020 levels.
- Achieve environmental certifications for 90% of properties by FY2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Energy inefficiency in some real estate assets.
- Managing GHG emissions (Scope 3 emissions remain high).
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing measures to reduce environmental impact after acquisition, including obtaining environmental certifications and installing eco-friendly equipment.
- Aiming to reduce combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 and achieve net-zero GHG emissions by FY2050.
- Aiming to reduce energy consumption intensity by 10% by FY2030 and not increase waste generation intensity by FY2030.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual evaluation of major suppliers since 2019
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainability Procurement Policy
- Sustainability Procurement Guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SFDR
Certifications: DBJ Green Building Certification, BELS certification, CASBEE for Real Estate certification