Climate Change Data

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-01 to 2015-06, 2022, 2023, 2024-01 to 2024-06)

Reporting Period: 2015-01 to 2015-06

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

  • Environmental Friendliness
  • Social Considerations

Environmental Achievements

  • Participated in the 2015 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) survey.
  • Acquired environmental certifications (CASBEE, DBJ Green Building Certification, Tokyo Metropolitan Top-Level-Facility Certification) for various properties.
  • Implemented energy-saving measures (LED lighting, high-efficiency air conditioning) in several buildings.
  • Retrofitted HVAC systems in multiple buildings.

Social Achievements

  • Established the “Policy for Environmental Considerations” on March 26, 2015.
  • Implemented a disaster impact evaluation system and installed more emergency power generators.
  • Engaged with tenants and communities through concerts and photo contests.
  • Provided well-being initiatives for tenants (umbrella lending).

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

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: GRESB

Certifications: CASBEE, DBJ Green Building Certification, Tokyo Metropolitan Top-Level-Facility Certification

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

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 46% or more by 2030 (compared to 2013)
  • Achieved 1.5 times reduction in CO2 emissions per unit of output by 2022 (compared to 2015)
  • Introduced a new system for managing CO2 emissions in 2020
  • Implemented initiatives to reduce water consumption and improve energy efficiency
  • Pursuing green finance initiatives

Social Achievements

  • Launched employee well-being programs
  • Engaged with stakeholders to improve understanding of ESG initiatives
  • Implemented initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion
  • Strengthened relationships with communities

Governance Achievements

  • Established the “Policy for ESG Initiatives”
  • Implemented a corporate governance system
  • Enhanced compliance and risk management systems
  • Strengthened stakeholder engagement

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Environmental Challenges

  • Tightening environmental regulations
  • Changes in stakeholder preferences for real estate
  • Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Proactive disclosure of ESG initiatives
  • Strengthening ESG initiatives to increase asset value
  • Developing alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implementing responsible procurement practices
  • Strengthening stakeholder engagement

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct
  • Supplier sustainability requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: CASBEE, LEED, BELS

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:124,487 t-CO2e (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,354 t-CO2e (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:11,824 t-CO2e (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:108,309 t-CO2e (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:417,345 thousand kWh (2023)
Water Consumption:1,549 thousand m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:9,282 tons (2023)
Carbon Intensity:52.1 kg-CO2/㎡ (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 97.2% of NBF's properties were Eligible Green Assets as of December 31, 2023.
  • 40.9% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by 2023 compared to 2021.
  • 43.2% reduction in CO2 emission intensity by 2023 compared to 2013.
  • 17.3% reduction in water consumption intensity by 2023 compared to 2019.
  • Promotion of LED lighting (55% of lighting fixtures converted to LED).
  • Introduction of renewable energy, focusing on FIT Non-Fossil certificates electricity.
  • Implementation of water-saving equipment and reuse of rainwater and greywater.
  • Improved waste recycling rate (62.1% in 2023).

Social Achievements

  • Annual tenant satisfaction surveys conducted and actions taken based on feedback (e.g., Shinjuku Mitsui Bldg. No.2 renovations).
  • Annual employee satisfaction surveys conducted and initiatives implemented based on results (e.g., expanding training support).
  • Initiatives for local communities (e.g., lunchtime concerts, community revitalization projects, disaster preparedness).
  • Increased female employee rate from 13.3% in FY2019 to 39.5% in FY2023.
  • 100% maternity leave taken rate and 40% childcare leave taken rate.
  • 74% paid vacation usage rate in FY2023.

Governance Achievements

  • Established ESG Promotion Committee to oversee and promote ESG initiatives.
  • Established a robust governance structure including Compliance Committee, Risk Management Meeting, and Investment Review Meeting.
  • Implemented a remuneration policy that considers sustainability targets.
  • No compliance incidents reported from January to December 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1+2+3) by 90% by 2050 (compared to 2021).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% green building certification coverage.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2021).

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate-related risks (transition risks and physical risks such as extreme weather events).
  • Data limitations due to reliance on tenants and building management companies for raw data at the property level.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Set GHG emissions reduction targets (42% reduction by 2030, net zero by 2050).
  • Implementing energy-saving renovations and introducing renewable energy.
  • Building a portfolio with superior environmental performance.
  • Introducing Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP).
  • Systematic implementation of building and facility improvements for disaster resilience.
  • Strengthening BCP system and conducting disaster drills.
  • Engaging an independent third-party accounting firm for assurance report on data accuracy.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Adherence to Mitsui Fudosan Group Sustainable Procurement Standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (typhoons, floods, heavy rains)
  • Rising sea levels
  • Rising average temperatures
Transition Risks
  • Introduction of GHG emissions regulations
  • Introduction of carbon taxes
  • Strengthening of energy conservation standards
  • Changes in environmental performance values in financing
  • Changes in tenants' needs for environmental performance
Opportunities
  • Higher rents for properties with high environmental performance
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Acquisition of Green Building Certification
  • Procurement of Green Finance

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRESB, CDP

Certifications: DBJ Green Building Certification, CASBEE, BELS

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte Tohmatsu Sustainability Co., Ltd.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • GRESB Green Star (9 consecutive years), 4 Stars overall GRESB score (2023).

Reporting Period: 2024-01 to 2024-06

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

  • Climate change
  • Social contribution
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 63% of the entire portfolio converted to LEDs
  • 98.8% acquisition rate of green building certification (based on total floor area)

Social Achievements

  • PDCA cycle set up to reflect issues and improvements from daily management and customer satisfaction surveys
  • Strive to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for tenants

Governance Achievements

  • Regular compliance training for all employees and directors
  • Actively working to obtain evaluations and certifications from external organizations (GRESB Real Estate Evaluation 4-star overall score in 2023)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 90% reduction of total GHG emissions (Scope 1+2+3) by 2050 (2021 baseline)
Medium-term Goals:
  • 42% reduction of total GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by 2030 (2021 baseline)
  • CO2 emissions intensity by 46% by 2030 (2013 baseline)
  • water consumption intensity by 5% by 2030 (2019 baseline)
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

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: GRESB, TCFD

Certifications: DBJ Green Building Certification, CASBEE Building Evaluation Certification, CASBEE Real Estate Evaluation Certification

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed