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TCFD
The Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures was established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to report on climate-related financial disclosures, with an emphasis on the impact of climate change on the global economy.
RE100
An international initiative that aims to cover 100% of the electricity used by companies with renewable energy.
Eco Action 21
An environmental management system established by the Ministry of the Environment. It allows small and medium-sized enterprises to easily implement environmentally conscious initiatives and publish them in the form of environmental activity reports.
Ethical
It means "ethical" or "moral." In recent years, it has come to mean being considerate of society and the environment, and ethical consumption has been attracting attention.
SDGs
Sustainable development goals shared by the international community aim to resolve various issues related to the economy, society, and the environment.
LCA
Abbreviation for Life Cycle Assessment, a method for quantitatively calculating the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its life cycle or at a specific stage.
Carbon Pricing
Putting a price on greenhouse gases and imposing burdens according to the amount of emissions will encourage reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
CDP Questionnaire
An international environmental NGO based in the UK that primarily works on encouraging companies to disclose environmental information.
J-Credit Scheme (JCM)
A scheme that combines the "Domestic Credit Scheme" and the "Offset Credit (J-VER) Scheme." A scheme in which the government certifies the amount of greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through the introduction of energy-saving equipment and the amount of absorption through forest management as credits.
Fair Trade
The aim is to improve people's lives by purchasing products from developing countries at fair prices, thereby paying fair wages to producers and improving working conditions.
Microplastics
Tiny plastic particles with a diameter of 5mm or less.
Eco Products
Environmentally friendly products and services.
EP100 (100% Energy Productivity)
An international corporate initiative aiming to double the energy efficiency of its operations.
EV100 (100% Electric Vehicles)
An international corporate initiative that aims to make mobility used in business activities 100% zero-emission.
ISO14001
An international standard for environmental management systems.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
A standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization.
J-VER System (Offset Credit)
A system that certifies greenhouse gas emission reductions and absorption amounts within Japan as offset credits.
Domestic Credit Scheme
A system that certifies the amount of greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved by small and medium-sized enterprises through the provision of technology, funds, etc. by large companies, etc., and is used to achieve targets such as voluntary action plans.
Virtual Water
Water resource volume calculated by assets that estimate how much water is needed to produce food.
Ecological Footprint
An indication of how much land or water area is required to carry out economic activity.
Tenant loyalty
Tenant loyalty to the property owner.
Tenant Engagement
A property owner's affection for his tenants.
Supply Chain Emissions
This refers to greenhouse gas emissions not only from businesses but from the entire supply chain.
GHG Scope 1
Greenhouse gas emissions directly generated by businesses and households.
GHG Scope 2
Greenhouse gas emissions that occur with the supply and use of energy sources such as electricity and heat.
GHG Scope 3
Other indirect emissions of greenhouse gases.
GHG
Abbreviation for greenhouse gas. Refers to greenhouse gases.
Royalty
A sense of attachment and affinity to a product or company.
Royalty
Fees for the use of intellectual property rights, etc.
Stakeholders
Stakeholders who are affected by the organizational activities of a company or other organization.
Sustainability
Making the environment and socio-economy sustainable.
Regional Suppliers
An individual or business that provides goods and services in the same geographic area.
portfolio
A combination of financial instruments.
supply chain
The process by which goods and products reach the consumer.
GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark)
It is the only green building certification that serves as a benchmark for real estate companies and funds.
Green Building Certification
A system that certifies real estate businesses that are considerate of the environment and society.
Greenwashing
Corporate activities that give the impression that the company is environmentally conscious.
Positive Impact Investing
Investment that places more emphasis on positive impacts on the environment and society rather than just focusing on market returns like ESG investment.
Carbon offset
This involves directly or indirectly reducing some of the greenhouse gases generated in daily life and economic activities in other places through forests and clean energy projects.
Carbon Credits
This is a securities-like document that makes greenhouse gas emissions and absorption amounts visible for use in carbon offsetting.
Carbon neutral (carbon zero)
The concept of reducing greenhouse gases so that the amount absorbed is the same as the amount emitted.
Ecotourism
A form of tourism that makes use of the local nature, history, and culture without damaging them through tourism, and aims to develop the local economy.
Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism.
Wellbeing
A state of being healthy in both body and mind.
Greenhouse gases
The layer of atmosphere that covers the Earth's surface.
Food waste reduction (food waste)
Food that is not consumed and is discarded.
engagement
Strengthening ties through two-way engagement leads to more active communication, which has a major impact on business.
SaaS type
Abbreviation for "Software as a Service."
Carbon Footprint
An index that shows the impact of greenhouse gases generated in various areas, such as human and corporate activities and the production and distribution of goods and services, on global warming.
Real Estate Tech
An abbreviation for a new real estate sector that combines real estate and technology.
CRE (CRE Strategy)
A concept for making the most of a company's real estate assets as part of its management strategy.
ESG (ESG investment)
An abbreviation for Environment, Social, and Governance.