Climate Change Data

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (FY2022 (April 2022 to March 2023))

Reporting Period: FY2022 (April 2022 to March 2023)

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3,371,507 tCO2e/year (Consolidated)
Scope 1 Emissions:33,708 tCO2e/year (Consolidated)
Scope 2 Emissions:32,102 tCO2e/year (Consolidated)
Scope 3 Emissions:3,305,698 tCO2e/year (Consolidated)
Renewable Energy Share:26% (Consolidated)
Total Energy Consumption:386,048 GJ/year (Consolidated)
Water Consumption:1,144,000 m3/year (Consolidated)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Society
  • Talent/Organization
  • Corporate Governance
  • Land/Assets
  • Rental Housing
  • Living/Lifestyles

Environmental Achievements

  • Renovated head office into a ZEB (Zero Energy Building), achieving over 40% reduction in standard primary energy consumption of office spaces and over 20% for the building as a whole.
  • Concluded new leases on 35,451 ZEH (Net Zero Energy House) rental housing units, raising the total to 40,459 units.
  • Entered into a power purchase agreement with Kyocera Corporation for surplus electricity generated by ZEH rental housing.
  • Acquired Asago Biomass Power Station, generating renewable electricity using biomass fuel from domestic thinned wood.
  • Completed Japan’s first-ever LCCM (Life Cycle Carbon Minus)-certified detached rental housing using CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) construction.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Open Room Project to provide inclusive rental housing.
  • Launched a job switching program for women in construction management positions.
  • Provided reskilling opportunities in DX (Digital Transformation) for head office employees.
  • Implemented company-wide measures based on employee engagement survey feedback.
  • Announced the winner of the Daito Group SDGs Award 2022.

Governance Achievements

  • Formulated multi-stakeholder policies for Daito Trust Construction and Daito Kentaku Partners.
  • Transitioned to a “Company with an Audit & Supervisory Committee”.
  • Established a Risk Management Committee to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Strengthened internal controls and compliance measures, including a whistleblowing system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
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Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a national occupancy rate of 96% or more (2030)
  • Achieve 100% ZEH provision rate (2030)
  • Increase ruum business platform members to 4 million (2030)
  • Reduce Scope 1+2 and Scope 3 emissions by 55% compared to 2017 (2030)
  • Achieve 100% renewable energy in business activities (2040)
  • Double energy efficiency by 2030 compared to 2017
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve a national occupancy rate of 96% or more (FY2023)
  • Achieve a ZEH provision rate of 60% (FY2023)
  • Increase ruum business platform members to 1.15 million (FY2023)
  • Reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by 25.4% compared to 2017 (FY2023)
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25.4% compared to 2017 (FY2023)

Environmental Challenges

  • Unstable power supplies from solar power generation.
  • Attracting tenants with information on energy-saving features of buildings.
  • Addressing growing natural disasters due to climate change.
  • Limited female representation in management.
  • Challenges in human rights due diligence, particularly concerning foreign workers and construction materials.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Launched a biomass power generation business.
  • Exploring new forms of building information to attract tenants.
  • Developing disaster-resilient products and building up an emergency support framework.
  • Providing support for women to become managers.
  • Executing regular personal interviews with foreign technical interns and specified skilled workers to address mental health concerns.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Daito Group Sustainable Procurement Policy (October 2022)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased wind and water damage
  • Rising temperatures
Transition Risks
  • Carbon tax introduction
  • EV adoption
  • Skyrocketing wood prices
Opportunities
  • Increased sales of ZEH and LCCM products
  • Expansion of market share for ZEH and LCCM products
  • Opportunities to lead regional recovery from disasters
  • Boosting corporate image through climate change initiatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, SBT, GRI, UNGC, TNFD

Certifications: ZEB, LCCM, BELS, CASBEE

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • ZEH rental housing
  • LCCM rental housing
  • CLT buildings
  • Flood-resilient housing

Awards & Recognition

  • Eco-First Company certification
  • SBT certification
  • 2nd PHASE FREE AWARD
  • Director General of the Forestry Agency Award
  • 5th EcoPro Awards
  • Excellent Welfare Corporation Category Award
  • Best Motivation Company Award 2023
  • Health Management Excellent Corporation
  • D&I AWARD 2022
  • Best Workplace
  • Silver Certification PRIDE Index 2022
  • Sports Yell Company