Yokohama Global Warming Countermeasures Award (FY2020)

　The Yokohama Global Warming Countermeasures Award commends excellent businesses in the Yokohama City Global Warming Countermeasures Plan System.
We had you submit implementation status report from 319 companies in FY2019. Based on the opinions of experts, 10 companies that have achieved remarkable results, including significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, have been selected as winners of the Yokohama Global Warming Countermeasures Award.

Brochure introducing the efforts of the winners (PDF: 2,307KB)

　This is an effort to reduce electricity and city gas consumption by improving the operation of air conditioning in complex buildings where multiple operators and tenants are located.
　Cogeneration systems that are power generation and air conditioning equipment ※In the operation of CGS (CGS), boilers, and cold-temperature water generators, we switched CGS from power generation to operation that emphasizes the use of waste heat, which maximizes efficiency. We set operation patterns for each season and shortening the operating time for air supply and exhaust fans.
　Through the above initiatives, we achieved a reduction in CO2 emissions by approximately 930 tons per year, or approximately 20%, during the planning period from FY2016 to FY2018.
　In addition, we are implementing energy-saving measures by external consultants, and are working on various operational measures every year.
　※Cogeneration System: Power generation systems that produce electricity and heat from city gas, hydrogen, etc.

　This is an effort to reduce the use of electricity, which accounts for less than 60% of the energy use ratio, and city gas, which accounts for less than 40% of the energy use ratio, and city gas, which accounts for less than 40%.
　We promoted energy efficiency by switching from kerosene-fired boilers and city gas boilers to gas water heaters with high combustion efficiency by switching from kerosene-fired boilers and city gas boilers to gas water heaters with high combustion efficiency.
　Through the above initiatives, we achieved a total reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 650 tons, or about 9%.
　In addition, the company is working to reduce daytime power consumption, such as installing a 56kW solar power generation system in its business sites and installing a lighting section on the roof of the factory.

　This is an effort to improve fuel consumption efficiency in vehicle operation management such as home delivery and welfare services.
　Promoting eco-driving, ensuring thorough safe driving training, promoting the introduction of fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicles, improving efficiency through regular review of delivery routes, and utilizing telematics for vehicles operated by product delivery and home-visit nursing care services at city offices. We promoted safe driving and increased environmental awareness.
　Through the above initiatives, we improved CO2 emission intensity per mileage per mileage by approximately 22% during the planning period from FY2016 to FY2018, and achieved a reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 50 tons per year.
　In addition, the association has also promoted operational improvements by energy-saving consultants and the use of LED lighting to reduce CO2 emissions by 670 tons per year. In addition, the association has set a basic environmental policy that promotes the reduction of waste, and promotes the reduction of waste.

　This is an initiative to use LED lighting equipment, which is the main energy use facility in stores.
　Approximately 4,300 existing fluorescent lamp equipment were converted to LEDs at the Sogo Dept. Store (Shin-Toshi Hall) Yokohama store.
In implementing the initiatives, lighting is directly related to the store image, so we examined the illuminance, color temperature, arrangement, etc. for each product area, and promoted lighting design that realizes energy saving while improving the store image of the company.
　Through the above initiatives, we achieved a total reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 510 tons in FY2018.
　In addition, the company has been promoting the use of LED lighting equipment at city stores other than the Yokohama store since fiscal 2015, and is working on systematic energy conservation.

　This is an initiative to reduce electricity consumption, which accounts for less than 90% of energy used at business sites that produce key chemicals such as cathed soda and sodium hypochlorite.
　In fiscal 2017, we upgraded an electrolysis tank for electrolysis of salt, which accounts for about 85% of the power consumption of the Yokohama Plant, to a highly efficient tank, and achieved a reduction of CO2 emissions by about 560 tons in FY2017.
　In addition, the company systematically promoted the PDCA cycle based on energy consumption and intensity as indicators by the Energy Conservation Committee, the company achieved a reduction of 3.6% per unit in the final fiscal year, despite an increase in production volume during the planning period from FY2016 to FY2018.
　As a result of these efforts, we received the Yokohama Global Warming Countermeasures Award for the second Yokohama Global Warming Countermeasures Award following 2017.

　This is an initiative for lighting and refrigerator facilities at offices that are responsible for storing and sorting of frozen foods.
　In accordance with the policy of conservation's policy of energy conservation and maintenance of facilities, the entire Group focused on switching to LEDs with high power consumption, such as heater lighting in offices, warehouses and outside lights and mercury lamps.
　Through the above initiatives, we achieved a total reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 500 tons, or about 20%.
　We also promoted the renewal of refrigerators and reviewed the operating control of the refrigerators, and achieved a reduction of approximately 570 tons of CO2 emissions during the planning period from FY2016 to FY2018, based on FY2015.

　This is an initiative for lighting and air conditioning equipment at Minato Mirai Queens Tower A, which is owned by the company.
　We switched to LED lighting fixtures in business sites, updated cold water booster pumps for air conditioning, updated compact air conditioning, updated circulation pumps for hot water supply, automatic blinking lighting fixtures around water, and changed the operation of each air conditioner.
　Through the above initiatives, we achieved a reduction in CO2 emissions by approximately 1,800 tons per year, or approximately 26%, during the planning period from FY2016 to FY2018, based on FY2015.
　The JGC Group has established a basic environmental policy for realizing an environmentally harmonious and low-carbon society, and is promoting various environmental improvement activities through its business activities. As one of these activities, we are working on systematic renewal of facilities and improvements in operation every fiscal year, and we have received the Yokohama Global Warming Countermeasures Award for the second consecutive year following in 2019.

　This is an initiative to reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning and lighting at bank stores and other locations.
　We promoted the use of LED lighting at existing stores, the introduction of highly efficient air conditioning equipment, and the introduction of environmentally conscious equipment through operational efficiency.
　The Bank checks the operating status of facilities at all stores every fiscal year and centrally manages the degree of deterioration of each facility. By utilizing this management record, we prioritize updates and promote efficient and economical equipment upgrades.
　Through the above initiatives, we achieved a reduction in CO2 emissions by approximately 1,200 tons per year, or about 25%, during the planning period from FY2016 to FY2018, based on FY2015.
　In addition, we are working to raise employees' awareness of energy conservation by tabulated monthly energy consumption at each store and disseminate the actual usage results and reduction status.

　This initiative focuses on lighting and air-conditioning facilities in Landmark Plaza Shopping Center and Queens Parking, which are large-scale complexes with tenants.
　In fiscal 2018, LED lighting was implemented on five floors, achieving a reduction of approximately 680 tons of CO2 emissions. In fiscal 2015-2018, we planned to upgrade air-conditioning to high-efficiency motors, updates for cold-temperature water circulation pumps, controlling inverter control operation, and switching to LED lighting.
　In addition, the company actively engages in environmental conservation, such as by sponsoring the Yokohama Wind Power Generation Project, and is actively working to protect the environment.

　This is an initiative for lighting and air conditioning equipment at factories that manufacture lunch boxes and rice balls for convenience store chain stores.
　A total reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 710 tons, or approximately 13% of CO2 emissions in the factory were replaced with LED lighting equipment in the factory, updating aging air conditioning, automatic control by converting air supply and exhaust fans, and updated to a hybrid hot water supply system using a heat pump from a hot water boiler.
　In addition, by utilizing the government's subsidy system for these equipment renewals, the investment effect before and after the renewal is quantitatively calculated and promoted systematically.
　In addition, the company is Eco Action 21 ※We are working to promote systematic environmental improvement activities.
　※Eco Action 21: Japan's unique environmental management system (EMS) formulated by the Ministry of the Environment. Based on a method called the "PDCA cycle" to continuously improve performance, it defines a method for businesses and others to voluntarily engage in environmental initiatives.

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