Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019-04 to 2020-03, 2020, 2020-04 to 2021-03, 2021, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Reduce environmental impact and generate energy
- Continuously improve compliance and governance
- Create communities closely tied to localities and promote high-quality town management
- Proactively harness new technologies to develop smart cities that serve as platforms for ultra-smart societies
- Create new industries through open innovation
- Achieve a society where a diverse workforce can thrive
- Achieve health, safety and security in people's daily lives
- Establish ultra-smart societies by creating neighborhoods
Environmental Achievements
- Six office complexes (six buildings) designated as Top Level Offices and eight office complexes (11 buildings) as Semi-Top Level Offices under the Excellent Designated GHG Offices program.
- Operates five megasolar power stations with a planned total generating capacity of 72 MW.
- Nihonbashi Smart Energy Project, Japan’s first project for supplying electricity and heat to surrounding areas, including existing buildings.
Social Achievements
- Achieved 100% return rate from childcare leave for more than 20 years among regular Mitsui Fudosan employees.
- Certified as an Excellent Enterprise of Health and Productivity Management 2019 (White 500) in the large enterprise category.
- Nihonbashi Life Science Innovation Promotion Project, encouraging and revitalizing cooperation among industry, government and academia in the life science domain.
- Opened new Mitsui Garden Hotels in Otemachi, Gotanda, Nihonbashi, and Kanazawa.
Governance Achievements
- Established Compensation Advisory Committee and Nomination Advisory Committee.
- Introduced a corporate officer system.
- Appointed outside directors to strengthen the oversight functions of the directors and enhance management transparency.
- Established internal consultation service for compliance issues.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Consolidated operating income around ¥350 billion by around 2025. Of which: Overseas income around 30%. ROA around 5%.
- Expand the total area of office buildings to 1.1 million m2 by around 2025.
- Increase the number of guest rooms in the entire hotel and resort business to approximately 15,000 by around 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Temporary effects due to natural disasters such as earthquakes and heavy rains.
- Shrinking and aging populations, particularly in regional Japanese cities.
- Further expansion of the E-commerce market.
- Diversifying customer needs in regard to property sales, rental properties, and reforms.
- Increasing competition for site purchasing.
- Changes in the social environment (shrinking working population, working style reform, worsening of personnel shortages, etc.)
- Changing office needs, starting with office sharing.
- Mass supply of class S and A buildings and manifestation of secondary vacancies.
- Increasing supply of new advanced logistics facilities.
- Chronic personnel shortages in the logistics industry.
- Fall in the amount of asset acquisition in the J-REIT market.
- Increasing competition for business opportunities.
- Use Group capabilities to further strengthen site strategy.
- Develop a product strategy that anticipates customer needs.
- Develop a location strategy that takes into account population and supply trends.
Mitigation Strategies
- Successfully implemented measures to increase value for visiting customers at retail properties.
- Continuously increase value for customers visiting existing properties.
- Deepen inbound strategy.
- Intensify marketing strategy using ICT.
- Promote fashion E-commerce mall “&mall”.
- Offer broader range of housing options that anticipate customer needs.
- Strengthen coordination between Group housing companies.
- Use the Group’s capabilities to seize business opportunities such as rebuilding and conversion projects.
- Further strengthen neighborhood creation.
- Strengthen and promote tenant leasing.
- Strengthen engagement in WORKSTYLING business.
- Provide new business infrastructure and utilize ICT to strengthen existing businesses.
- Use group capabilities and ability to offer solutions to strengthen tenant leasing.
- Cultivate a new exit strategy.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Abnormal weather patterns increasing the risk of damage to business activities.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework
Certifications: Excellent Enterprise of Health and Productivity Management 2019 (White 500), Kurumin certification
Reporting Period: 2019-04 to 2020-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Community Investment
- Sustainable Urban Development
Environmental Achievements
- Joined RE100 (aiming for 100% renewable energy in operations by 2050)
- Endorsed TCFD recommendations
- Reduced energy consumption per square meter by 3.4%
- Reduced GHG emissions per square meter by 7.0%
- Achieved 98.5% recycling rate for food waste at commercial facilities
- Implemented various initiatives for water conservation, waste reduction, and biodiversity conservation.
Social Achievements
- Launched various initiatives for work-life balance, including childcare support, eldercare support, and flexible work arrangements.
- Achieved 99.8% health checkup/medical examination rate among employees.
- Implemented stress checks for employee mental health.
- Continued 100% return rate for employees on parental leave.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Supported community engagement through various projects and partnerships.
Governance Achievements
- Established ESG Promotion Committee and ESG Promotion Subcommittee.
- Implemented robust risk management and compliance systems.
- Strengthened corporate governance through board diversity and executive compensation linked to ESG performance.
- Issued green bonds to finance sustainable projects.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
- 100% renewable energy in operations by 2050
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
- Reduce energy consumption per unit by 1%/year
- Reduce CO₂ emissions (energy origin) exceeding Tokyo's reduction target
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks (physical and transition risks)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Maintaining high standards of ESG performance across a large and diverse group of companies.
- Balancing economic growth with environmental and social responsibility.
Mitigation Strategies
- Scenario analysis to assess climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy initiatives.
- Development of sustainable procurement standards.
- Strengthening of risk management and compliance systems.
- Active stakeholder engagement to address concerns and identify opportunities.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable procurement standards covering various aspects, including human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and corporate ethics.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events, flooding, heat waves
Transition Risks
- Changes in regulations, market shifts towards decarbonization
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient buildings and sustainable urban development projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte Tohmatsu Sustainability Co., Ltd.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Multiple SDGs are mentioned in the report, but not comprehensively listed.
The report explains how various initiatives contribute to the SDGs, but does not provide a detailed mapping.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient buildings, sustainable urban development projects
Awards & Recognition
- Good Design Award (Mitsui Fudosan Residential)
- Health Management Excellent Company Certification
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Human Rights
- Water Resource Management
- Biodiversity
- Supply Chain Management
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Selected for inclusion in the CDP Climate Change A List (Highest Evaluation)
- Acquired SBT Initiative Certification for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction Targets
Social Achievements
- Affiliation with RE100 (100% renewable energy)
- Established a Code of Employee Conduct with regard to human rights
- Formulated Sustainable Procurement Standards
Governance Achievements
- Introduced Outside Auditors
- Introduced Corporate Officer System (separation of management and execution)
- Introduced Outside Directors
- Established Corporate Auditor’s Department
- Established Compensation Advisory Committee
- Established Nomination Advisory Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Changes in office and housing needs associated with remote work
- Changes in the need for real retail facilities associated with growth in E-commerce
- Geopolitical risks caused by US-China tensions
- Changes in social awareness of sustainability and tightening of regulations concerning properties
- Risk of prolonged economic stagnation due to COVID-19
- Risk of interest rate and tax hikes due to shift from monetary easing policy
- Delayed recovery in inbound customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Decrease in business travel demand due to restricted activity and changes in working styles
- Imposition of business restrictions due to new epidemics
- Decline in visitors due to population decline and the emergence of new competing facilities
- Expansion of consumer activity unrestricted by location and time as EC spreads
- Intensification of competition for land acquisition due to entry of new players
- Overheating of leasing competition due to high-volume supply of new properties
- Decline in housing-related demand due to rising interest rates and worsening business sentiment
- Contraction of domestic housing-related market due to population decline
Mitigation Strategies
- Business development matched to market characteristics
- Maintenance and strengthening of competitiveness by discerning changes in the market environment and reworking product planning
- Strengthening the value of real facilities and enhancing the value of facilities visits by offering compelling content that attracts visitors
- Enhancement of member customers’ frequency of use and purchase unit price though the promotion of One to One marketing
- Capture of wide-ranging purchasing demand by promoting an omni-channel
- Achievement of business planning, leasing, etc. through provision of logistics consulting and other solutions to customers
- Promotion of differentiation from competitors by enhancing storage and operational efficiency of facilities through mechanization and digitalization
- Creation of new value utilizing our logistics facilities development know-how
- Maintenance of high profit margins and contract rates through a product lineup centered on central Tokyo, large-scale projects, and redevelopment
- Enhancing the ability to capture business opportunities through strengthening of cooperation among Group companies and mutual customer referrals
- Provision of proposals and solutions for optimal “Homes and Living” for every life stage of diverse customers
- Deepening and expansion of loyal customers through the one-stop provision of diverse products and services
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising sea levels
- Intensification of abnormal weather patterns
- Average temperature increase
Transition Risks
- Major carbon tax increase
- Energy conservation measures
- Customer conduct change
Opportunities
- Cost control through introduction of low-carbon materials
- Share expansion as a result of ZEH becoming requirement
- Creation and sales of carbon credits as a result of ZEH construction
- Shift to buildings with superior environmental performance
- Propagation of technology for renewable energy and energy conservation
- Expansion of energy conservation renovation business
- Reduced air conditioning costs through AI
- Reduced lighting and heating costs due to increased energy conservation performance
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: SBT
Awards & Recognition
- CDP Climate Change A List
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diverse Workforce
- Health, Safety, and Security
- Open Innovation
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Compliance and Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 14.2% reduction in energy consumption per base unit (0.03479 kℓ of oil equivalent/m2 per year)
- Achieved total reduction of 28.4% in CO2 emissions against mandated reduction of 11.2%
- Reduced water intake per base unit from 0.851㎥/㎡ to 0.708㎥/㎡
Social Achievements
- Achieved 99.5% health checkup and screening rate for employees
- 100% return rate from childcare leave for regular employees
- Launched various initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion
Governance Achievements
- Established ESG Promotion Committee and ESG Management Committee
- Implemented a robust compliance program
- Introduced a corporate officer system to enhance management soundness and efficiency
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero greenhouse gas emissions by fiscal 2050
- 100% renewable energy by fiscal 2050
- 40% reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by fiscal 2030 (compared to fiscal 2019)
- 10% women in management positions by 2025, 20% by 2030
- 90% waste recycling ratio at Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. headquarters by fiscal 2030
- Annual 1% reduction in energy consumption per base unit
- Reductions in energy consumption exceeding those mandated under the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Security Ordinance
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks (physical and transition risks)
- Maintaining strict compliance and strengthened governance in international business
- Addressing social challenges such as a falling birthrate and aging society
Mitigation Strategies
- Adopted TCFD recommendations and joined RE100
- Bolstered compliance and governance structures
- Implemented neighborhood creation initiatives addressing social issues
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 6 supplier questionnaires and 2 on-site surveys
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable forest resource procurement
- Sustainable procurement standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising sea levels
- Intensification of abnormal weather patterns
- Increased number of extremely hot days
Transition Risks
- Major carbon tax increase
- Energy conservation measures
- Changes in customer conduct
Opportunities
- Cost control through low-carbon materials
- Expansion of energy conservation renovation business
- Reduced air conditioning costs through AI
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB, GRI
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte Tohmatsu Sustainability Co., Ltd.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ZEH (Zero Energy House) buildings
- Smart Breeze air-conditioning system
Awards & Recognition
- Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award for Urban Design Corporations
- Ishikawa Award by the City Planning Institute of Japan
- Good Design award
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
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
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: OHSAS 18001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Social Achievements
- Achieved 100% health checkup and screening rate for steady-basis employees in FY2021 and FY2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Contribute to industrial competitiveness
- Coexist with the environment
- Health and vitality
- Safety and security
- Diversity and inclusion
- Compliance and governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO² emissions by 10.1% from 2019 to 2023 (442,000 t-CO²)
- Increased renewable energy share to 12.7% in 2023
- Achieved 100% new building external environmental certification acquisition rate
- Reduced energy consumption per unit by 1.1% in 2023
- Increased waste recycling rate to 78.2% in 2023
- Completed PPA solar power generation facilities at Hiroshima and Kumamoto airports
- Launched the "Kurashi no Sasukatsu" app for automatic CO² reduction point accumulation
- Obtained "Natural Symbiosis Site" certification for Hokkaido Rumoi group-owned forest
- Commenced construction of Japan's largest and tallest timber-framed rental office building in Nihonbashi
- Completed a 4-story all-timber carbon-zero rental apartment building
- Developed a sustainability-linked finance framework
Social Achievements
- Launched open innovation support programs for startups at Mitsui's Lab & Office
- Expanded Nihonbashi's space business base with JAXA as a core tenant
- Promoted collaboration between public, private, and academic sectors in Kashiwa-no-ha area
- Opened a research and development base in Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City with SMC
- Achieved a cumulative investment of 1 trillion yen in Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Parks in 2023
- Opened "THE [] STORE" for weekly pop-up shops of EC brands
- Launched a fixed-price plan for startup companies in shared offices
- Launched a collaboration with JR East's "STATION WORK"
- Supported the growth of young artists through the "Sono Aida" art project
- Opened a community lab in Tokyo Nihonbashi
- Invested in Caelux Corporation, a startup developing perovskite solar cells
- Launched a food innovation platform "&mog"
- Opened a new facility for EC brand support
- Selected as a business applicant for the Tsukiji district urban development project
- Established an Innovation Promotion Headquarters
- Opened "LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY"
- Concluded a major partnership contract with the JFA
- Held the 25th Mitsui Fudosan Sports Academy Basketball Academy
- Launched a joint project with TBS on pickleball
- Implemented large-scale renovations at Tokyo Dome City
- Opened the second LaLaport CLOSET showroom store
- Opened a pavilion to experience the view of a 50-story super high-rise tower
- Launched "mitaseru," a curated gourmet platform
- Significantly renewed the Mitsui Shopping Park app
- Launched "HUBHUB," a new business utilizing mobile units
- Successfully held the "Hibiya Music Festival 2023"
- Introduced a model room using Mixed Reality
- Installed sanitary products in office floor toilets in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
- Held health forums and seminars for employees
- Certified as a "Health Management Excellent Company 2024 (White 500)" for 8 consecutive years
- Supported the employment expansion and career advancement of people with mental disabilities through SUPERYARD
- Promoted sports-based urban development
- Installed VUEVO Display for smooth communication
- Expanded temporary childcare services "YASMO"
- Supported D&I initiatives of companies in Mitsui's Office
Governance Achievements
- Improved the ratio of outside directors
- Established an ESG Promotion Committee and ESG Promotion Sub-committee
- Strengthened risk management system
- Implemented compliance training
- Established internal and external consultation desks
- Enhanced corporate governance structure
- Evaluated the effectiveness of the board of directors
- Participated in the UN Global Compact
- Obtained SBT initiative certification
- Signed the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
- Joined RE100
- Endorsed the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
- Achieve 100% renewable energy use by 2050
- Increase women in management positions to 20% by 2030
- Increase women in management positions to 20% by 2030
- Increase women in management positions to 10% by 2025
- Achieve 40% women's hiring rate
- Maintain 100% maternity leave return rate
- Reduce CO² emissions by 40% from 2019 levels by 2030
- Achieve 90% waste recycling rate by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable energy use by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Decreasing urban competitiveness, declining workforce, economic stagnation in Japan
- Severe social issues impacting existing business profits
- Environmental destruction leading to loss of natural capital
- Government regulations on environmental protection increasing costs
- Threats from natural disasters and infectious diseases
- Challenges in responding to diverse customer needs in a rapidly changing society
- Difficulties in responding to diverse customer needs in a rapidly changing society
- Need for flexible systems to address individual challenges like childcare and nursing care
- Risk of value depreciation of assets due to disasters and pandemics
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthening group company collaboration, developing customer-centric products, enhancing urban development
- Providing new business infrastructure to customers, promoting DX, developing a location strategy considering population dynamics and supply trends
- Strategic construction of asset portfolios including overseas assets
- Developing a group action plan for achieving a decarbonized society
- Developing disaster response plans, improving disaster-resistant facilities, implementing disaster drills
- Developing the "Mitsui Fudosan 9-BOX Infection Control Standards"
- Combining digital and real-world experiences to maximize real-world value
- Utilizing sports and entertainment to enhance real-world experiences
- Supporting corporate health management through &well
- Providing support for childcare and nursing care, creating barrier-free buildings
- Providing digital support services to meet diverse needs
- Promoting D&I as a key management strategy
- Implementing various initiatives for diverse employees
- Promoting women's active participation through environmental improvements and career support
- Positioning compliance as a top priority in group management
- Strengthening the board of directors' structure
- Implementing risk management plans in group companies
- Establishing a crisis management center
- Concluded a disaster prevention agreement with Zama City
- Strengthening disaster response capabilities at Tokyo Midtown
- Implementing a stable energy supply project in the Nihonbashi 1-chome area
- Supporting the employment expansion and career advancement of people with mental disabilities
- Supporting the Japanese wheelchair rugby team
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Collaboration with construction companies and material suppliers for GHG emission reduction
- Use of timber from group-owned forests
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters (earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rains)
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Renewable energy development
- Green power utilization
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UNGC, SBT
Certifications: LEED, CASBEE, BREEAM, DBJ Green Building, Nearly ZEB
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Perovskite solar cells
- Timber from group-owned forests
Awards & Recognition
- CDP Climate Change A List (3 consecutive years)
- Supplier Engagement Leader
- Nadeshiko Brand (3 consecutive years)
- MSCI Japan Women's Empowerment Index (WIN) (7 consecutive years)
- Health Management Excellent Company 2024 (White 500) (8 consecutive years)