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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.
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RE100 |
An international initiative that aims to cover 100% of the electricity used by companies with renewable energy.
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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.
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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.
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SDGs |
Sustainable development goals shared by the international community aim to resolve various issues related to the economy, society, and the environment.
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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.
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Carbon Pricing |
Putting a price on greenhouse gases and imposing burdens according to the amount of emissions will encourage reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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CDP Questionnaire |
An international environmental NGO based in the UK that primarily works on encouraging companies to disclose environmental information.
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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.
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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.
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Microplastics |
Tiny plastic particles with a diameter of 5mm or less.
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Eco Products |
Environmentally friendly products and services.
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EP100 (100% Energy Productivity) |
An international corporate initiative aiming to double the energy efficiency of its operations.
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EV100 (100% Electric Vehicles) |
An international corporate initiative that aims to make mobility used in business activities 100% zero-emission.
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ISO14001 |
An international standard for environmental management systems.
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) |
A standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization.
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J-VER System (Offset Credit) |
A system that certifies greenhouse gas emission reductions and absorption amounts within Japan as offset credits.
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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.
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Virtual Water |
Water resource volume calculated by assets that estimate how much water is needed to produce food.
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Ecological Footprint |
An indication of how much land or water area is required to carry out economic activity.
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Tenant loyalty |
Tenant loyalty to the property owner.
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Tenant Engagement |
A property owner's affection for his tenants.
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Supply Chain Emissions |
This refers to greenhouse gas emissions not only from businesses but from the entire supply chain.
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GHG Scope 1 |
Greenhouse gas emissions directly generated by businesses and households.
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GHG Scope 2 |
Greenhouse gas emissions that occur with the supply and use of energy sources such as electricity and heat.
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GHG Scope 3 |
Other indirect emissions of greenhouse gases.
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GHG |
Abbreviation for greenhouse gas. Refers to greenhouse gases.
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Royalty |
A sense of attachment and affinity to a product or company.
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Royalty |
Fees for the use of intellectual property rights, etc.
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Stakeholders |
Stakeholders who are affected by the organizational activities of a company or other organization.
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Sustainability |
Making the environment and socio-economy sustainable.
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Regional Suppliers |
An individual or business that provides goods and services in the same geographic area.
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portfolio |
A combination of financial instruments.
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supply chain |
The process by which goods and products reach the consumer.
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GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) |
It is the only green building certification that serves as a benchmark for real estate companies and funds.
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Green Building Certification |
A system that certifies real estate businesses that are considerate of the environment and society.
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Greenwashing |
Corporate activities that give the impression that the company is environmentally conscious.
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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.
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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.
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Carbon Credits |
This is a securities-like document that makes greenhouse gas emissions and absorption amounts visible for use in carbon offsetting.
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Carbon neutral (carbon zero) |
The concept of reducing greenhouse gases so that the amount absorbed is the same as the amount emitted.
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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.
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Sustainable Tourism |
Sustainable tourism.
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Wellbeing |
A state of being healthy in both body and mind.
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Greenhouse gases |
The layer of atmosphere that covers the Earth's surface.
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Food waste reduction (food waste) |
Food that is not consumed and is discarded.
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engagement |
Strengthening ties through two-way engagement leads to more active communication, which has a major impact on business.
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SaaS type |
Abbreviation for "Software as a Service."
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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.
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Real Estate Tech |
An abbreviation for a new real estate sector that combines real estate and technology.
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CRE (CRE Strategy) |
A concept for making the most of a company's real estate assets as part of its management strategy.
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ESG (ESG investment) |
An abbreviation for Environment, Social, and Governance.
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