Make The World
More Sustainable
[Provisional Translation Only]
This English translation of the original Japanese document is provided solely for information purposes. Should there be any discrepancies between this translation and the Japanese original, the latter shall prevail.
June 10, 2022
Ichigo Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, 2337) Representative: Scott Callon, Chairman
Inquiries: Takanori Sakamatsu, Senior Statutory Executive Officer
Telephone: +81-3-3502-4818www.ichigo.gr.jp/en
Ichigo Receives A Rank CASBEE Environmental Certification
Ichigo is a Japanese sustainable infrastructure company dedicated to making the world more sustainable. Ichigo believes companies exist to serve society, and is committed to contributing to a sustainable society while growing long-term value for its shareholders.
Ichigo today received an A rank CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) certification for its Ichigo Kichijoji Ekimae Building.
As a result, Ichigo and Ichigo Office (8975) have now received CASBEE certifications for 16 assets.
1. Certification Overview
Name
Address
Total Floor Area
Structure
Completion Date
Ichigo Kichijoji Ekimae Building
1-17-12 Kichijoji
Honmachi, Musashino City,
Tokyo
2,460m2
Steel Reinforced Concrete,
8 Floors January 20, 1989
Rank: A
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2. CASBEE Assessment
- The building's structure is built with Grade 2 construction materials, which are considered to have a useful life of c. 50-60 years.
- The building offers convenient access to and promotes the use of public transportation.
- The non-structural elements of the building's office spaces make use of recycled materials.
- The building employs environmentally conscious cleaning and sanitation practices.
- The building's office spaces are designed to enhance tenant comfort via ample natural light and ventilation.
- The building's asset management and property management companies work collaboratively to set energy efficiency goals each year and generate ongoing efficiency improvements.
3. CASBEE Overview
CASBEE evaluates and rates buildings' environmental performance based on their energy and resource efficiency, recycling activity, environmental load, and aesthetic appeal.
CASBEE-certified buildings are scored for their environmental performance in five categories and receive a total environmental performance ranking (from highest to lowest): S, A, B+, B-, C.
CASBEE Environmental Performance Evaluation Categories
- Energy/greenhouse gas
- Water
- Materials/safety
- Biodiversity/sustainable site
- Indoor environment
For a list of CASBEE-certified buildings in Japan, please refer to the URL below (Japanese only):
www.ibec.or.jp/CASBEE/MP_certification/CASBEE_MP_certified_buld_list.htm
4. Ichigo's Environmental Initiatives
Ichigo believes that working on behalf of the environment and society is a fundamental social responsibility. Ichigo has been accelerating its initiatives aimed towards a net- zero carbon society, and has moved forward its RE100 target by 15 years from 2040 to 2025 and is transitioning to renewable energy to further accelerate this target. In addition to driving renewable energy production via its Clean Energy business, Ichigo is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to become climate positive.
Ichigo is committed to protecting the earth's resources and energy and achieving a circular economy that can be handed to future generations.
About RE100
RE100is a global initiative bringing together the world's most influential businesses driving the transition to 100% renewable electricity, with the aim of achieving a net- zero carbon society. Led by the Climate Groupin partnership with CDP, the group operates in a diverse range of sectors, and together, sends a powerful signal to markets and governments to accelerate the transition to a clean economy.
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