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In April 2022, we introduced substantive renewable energy-derived power(*1) that has a non-fossil certificate with tracking(*2) in both OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS NORTH and SOUTH.
We will gradually expand the buildings where this type of power will be used, and in fiscal 2025, we switched to substantive renewable energy-derived power for a majority of the electric power usage(*3) in office buildings and commercial facilities(*4) we operate in the Osaka-Umeda area and along the Hankyu and Hanshin rail lines. Going forward, building owners and corporate tenants will continue to work together toward realizing a decarbonized society.
OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS
We are making efforts to use natural energy, such as by installing solar power generation equipment.
HEP FIVE (commercial complex in Umeda, Osaka)
「Hankyu Hanshin Logistics Centre」
Hankyu Hanshin Logistics Centre (logistics warehouse in Singapore; on-site power purchase agreement)
At OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS SOUTH, we utilize a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) to visualize energy consumption and efficiency, which is used for energy-saving operations and efficient control of building equipment.
We maintain a comfortable environment while promoting energy conservation by using a combination of systems: highly efficient cogeneration, sequence air conditioning, which adjusts temperatures in stages from the building perimeter to interior offices, and desiccant air conditioning, which preserves air quality by controlling humidity with a drying agent.
In addition, tenants can check their energy usage online by day and time, track usage trends, and compare data year-on-year through graphs.
This system helps raise tenants’ awareness of energy conservation and supports their daily energy-saving efforts.
OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS SOUTH
We are working to expand the range of environmentally-friendly buildings (“green buildings”) and are promoting the certification of real estate built with considerations for environmental and social factors.
| Acquisition of Green Building Certification | ||
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| Certification name and rating description | Facility name | |
| DBJ Green Building Certification (Evaluation from five perspectives) | ||
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★★★★★ (5 stars)
Top-class domestic buildings with excellent environmental and social considerations |
OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS SOUTH 
Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens 
HEP FIVE |
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★★★ (3 stars)
Buildings with extremely good environmental and social considerations |
Kobe Sannomiya Hankyu Building |
| CASBEE Real Estate Rating Certification | ||
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S grade (Superior - Highest)
Buildings that have received the highest rating in environmental assessments used in real estate evaluations, developed and administered primarily by the Japan Sustainable Building Consortium (JSBC) and the Institute for Built Environment and Carbon Neutral for SDGs (IBEC) |
LOGiSTA/Logicross LOGiSTA/Logicross |
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| CASBEE Osaka (Osaka City Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) (Five evaluation grades) | ||
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S grade (Superior - Highest)
Buildings that have received the highest rating of S (Superior) for comprehensive environmental performance including a comfortable interior, long service life, and landscape considerations |
OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS NORTH OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS SOUTH |
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| Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS) | ||
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★★★★★ (highest BELS rating)
Buildings that have received the highest rating (five stars) by third-party certification under the guidelines established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for indicating the energy-saving performance of buildings |
LOGiSTA Kyoto-Kamitoba LOGiSTA/Logicross LOGiSTA/Logicross LOGiSTA Osaka Matsubara |
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| ZEB | ||
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ZEB Ready
Buildings that significantly reduce annual primary energy consumption compared to buildings of the same scale, through the use of various energy-saving measures, such as highly-efficient equipment, while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment Four definitions according to the reduction amount: ZEB, Nearly ZEB, ZEB Ready, and ZEB Oriented ZEB Ready buildings have a primary energy consumption reduction rate of 50% or more. |
LOGiSTA Kyoto-Kamitoba LOGiSTA/Logicross LOGiSTA Osaka Matsubara |
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LOGiSTA/Logicross 
LOGiSTA/Logicross 
LOGiSTA Osaka Matsubara 
LOGiSTA Kyoto-Kamitoba 
OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS NORTH 
OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS SOUTH |
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The NU chayamachi PLUS building has greenery on its walls and rooftop to help mitigate the heat island effect.
NU chayamachi PLUS
Through our Geo brand of condominiums, we are actively working to create comfortable and environmentally-friendly housing that reflects customers’ feedback in their development.
Geo fit+ is a PDCA product planning project started in 2008 to create comfortable residences based on feedback from many customers including residents.
In 2011, we established the Geo fit+eco project and formulated an environmental vision and environmentally-conscious specifications for our Geo condominiums. We were quick to adopt standard features such as Low-E insulated windows, LED lighting, high-efficiency water heaters, and EV charging stations. In the same year, we launched a program to collect used cooking oil from households, convert it into fuel, and reuse it, a project that received a Good Design Award in 2012 and continues to this day.
To further promote decarbonization, starting in fiscal 2024, all newly built condominiums for rent (Geo ent) and sale (Geo) are to be ZEH-M Oriented or higher.(*) We are also actively expanding ZEH in our Geo Garden series of detached houses for sale as well, and we are aiming for at least 50% of detached houses for sale to be ZEH or Nearly ZEH by fiscal 2025 and all detached houses for sale to be ZEH by fiscal 2030.
ZEH-M condominiums are residences that achieve a net zero energy balance. These condominiums aim for net zero annual energy consumption by using enhanced insulation and high-efficiency equipment to greatly reduce energy use and by introducing renewable energy sources, such as solar power, while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.
ZEH-M
Reduces primary energy consumption by 100% or more compared to standard level
Nearly ZEH-M
Reduces primary energy consumption by 75% or more compared to standard level
ZEH-M Ready
Reduces primary energy consumption by 50% or more compared to standard level
ZEH-M Oriented
Reduces primary energy consumption by 20% or more compared to standard level (excluding renewable energy)
Geo Saito Irodori-no-Oka (Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture) was certified as ZEH-M Oriented for the first section of construction and ZEH-M Ready for the second section. To achieve the required thermal insulation performance, we are using resin-aluminum composite sashes and Low-E insulated windows, as well as thermal insulation material to increase the thickness of walls and floors. We are also enhancing the energy-saving performance of these buildings by adopting the strictest standards for interior fittings and equipment in terms of environmental, health, and economic performance. These efforts have earned Geo Saito Irodori-no-Oka the highest rating of five stars in the Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS) third-party evaluation of energy-saving performance.(*)
*This represents the building as a whole and does not guarantee the performance of individual units.
Geo Saito Irodori-no-Oka
ZEH residences are designed to achieve net zero annual energy consumption by combining enhanced insulation and airtight construction with energy-saving features such as LED lighting, and by generating renewable energy through systems such as solar power.
ZEH
Reduces primary energy consumption by 100% or more compared to standard level
Nearly ZEH
Reduces primary energy consumption by 75% or more compared to standard level
ZEH Oriented
Reduces primary energy consumption by 20% or more compared to standard level(excluding renewable energy)
At Geo Garden Suita Senriyama (Suita City, Osaka Prefecture), we have combined improved thermal insulation performance and high efficiency equipment to achieve substantial reductions in the standard primary energy consumption inside buildings. Moreover, with the installation of solar power generation systems, we have reduced standard primary energy consumption by 100% or more (75% or more for Nearly ZEH).
Geo Garden Suita Senriyama
| Results (based on construction starts) | Targets | ||||
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 0％ | 0％ | 39％ | 97％ | 100％ | 50％ |
We have used domestically-produced wood for decorative materials in common areas in all Geo condominiums for sale built since July 2023, and we will continue to use wood materials in our buildings.
By actively using domestically-produced wood materials, we aim to enhance the ability of forests to cultivate water sources(*1) and absorb carbon dioxide(*2), while also contributing to the preservation of biodiversity(*3). In addition, as a general rule, we use locally sourced wood for decorative materials in common areas, thereby contributing to the conservation of local forests.
Geo Akashi Honmachi Book Lounge
To mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the town of Saito (Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture) in 2004, we are building a sales office made of wood to serve as a new community hub for the town. We are using an extensive supply of wood locally sourced in Osaka Prefecture to support the concept of local production and consumption while creating a warm wooden environment.
By using wood for the construction, approximately 240 tons of CO2(*1) is sequestered. Of that, approximately 33 tons of CO2(*2) is sequestered using locally sourced wood, and the building is expected to receive certification from the Osaka Prefecture CO2 Forest Resolution and Timber Fixed Qualification System by its completion in December 2025.
In addition to functioning as a sales office for condominiums and detached houses, the building is expected to have a community cafe, shops, and a hall that can be used for various uses by the public. We will create a lush green space with vegetation that connects with the adjacent Saito-Nishi Park that also contributes to improving the area around the nearby train station.
Computer-rendered image of the completed exterior (main entrance side)
Computer-rendered image of the completed exterior (approaching from the train station)
OSAKA UMEDA TWIN TOWERS SOUTH was certified by the Ministry of the Environment as a Nature Coexistence Site where biodiversity conservation is promoted through private initiatives. This building features a total of approximately 700m2 of vegetation using planters along the exterior balconies on lower levels and a green space of approximately 400m2 on the 12th floor rooftop plaza providing a relaxing space for both office workers and visitors. For this project, tree species native to the nearby Rokko Mountains and Yodo River system, both closely tied to the region, were selected. The building is located in an area home to 23 species of birds and 73 species of insects, and the plants have been arranged to create seasonal change with blooming flowers and autumn foliage.
This project was recognized as an advanced example of incorporating biodiversity for its efforts to make effective use of limited space in the heart of a major city to create a safe, comfortable urban green space in harmony with the surrounding environment, through the use of primarily native tree species. (The rooftop plaza and above ground areas not including the wall areas were certified as a Nature Coexistence Site.)
