Examples of Environment Initiatives

Introduction of LED Lighting

MTR introduced LED lighting and lighting equipment with human sensors successively in rooms for rent and common areas of the properties held. Energy saving activities for reducing the environmental burden are promoted.

(Examples of introduction)
Tokyo Shiodome Building, ON Building, Kioicho Building、Kamiyacho Trust Tower,
Sendai MT Building, Osaki MT Building, Midosuji MTR Building, Hiroo MTR Building, Tenjin Prime、
Shin-Yokohama TECH Building, SHIBUYA FLAG, Ito-Yokado Shonandai,
Hotel Okura Kobe, Park Lane Plaza,Shangri-La Tokyo,
Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station,
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station, Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

Introduction of Highly Efficient Heating Systems　/　Renewal of air-conditioning systems

MTR is working on increasing comfort and reducing CO2 through the introduction of highly efficient heating systems whose energy efficiency is excellent and renewal with highly efficient air-conditioning systems whose energy saving performance is high upon the replacement of air-conditioning systems.

(Examples of introduction)
Tokyo Shiodome Building, ON Building, Kioicho Building, Kamiyacho Trust Tower,
Osaki MT Building, Midosuji MTR Building, Hiroo MTR Building, Tenjin Prime,
Shin-Yokohama TECH Building, SHIBUYA FLAG, Ito-Yokado Shonandai,
Hotel Okura Kobe, Park Lane Plaza, Shangri-La Tokyo,
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station, Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station,

Promotion of zero CO2 emissions from electricity usage

MTR is promoting the use of CO2-emission free power through the use of non-fossil certificates, etc.

(Examples of introduction)
SHIBUYA FLAG （RE100 initiatives）
Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station （RE100 initiatives）

Introduction of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)

MTR is working to introduce building energy management systems (BEMS) in the properties it owns to measure the energy efficiency of entire buildings, thereby achieving energy saving and creating optimal indoor environments.

(Examples of introduction)
Kamiyacho Trust Tower
Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station

Introduction of smart meters

MTR is focusing on the efficient use of energy by utilizing smart meters to understand details such as the amount of power that is consumed and the time it is consumed.

(Examples of introduction)
Kamiyacho Trust Tower, Sendai MT Building, Osaki MT Building

Water-saving through reduction of water consumption and toilet equipment renewal

MTR is working to conserve water in the common areas of the properties it owns by installing automatic sink faucets and replacing hygiene equipment with products with high water-saving performance.

(Examples of introduction)
Tokyo Shiodome Building, ON Building, Kioicho Building, Kamiyacho Trust Tower,
Osaki MT Building, Midosuji MTR Building, Hiroo MTR Building, Tenjin Prime,
Shin-Yokohama TECH Building, Ito-Yokado Shonandai, Hotel Okura Kobe,
Shangri-La Tokyo, Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station,
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

Properly Dealing with Environmental Issues such as Contamination (Brownfield Redevelopment)

When acquiring real estate, assessing beforehand whether there are harmful substances such as PCBs or asbestos, soil contamination or other environmental issues is an integral part of the process.
We deal with any issues with real estate held such as the presence of harmful substances through appropriate measures, management or treatment in accordance with laws and regulations.

Example: Frespo Inage (Land with leasehold interest)

Although soil contamination was confirmed in the property prior to MTR’s purchase of the land, the former owner implemented land remediation work, and MTR acquired the property after confirming that such work was properly conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.

Collaboration with Tenants and Suppliers

Introduction of green lease

MTR and tenants have concluded an agreement of understanding for a green lease, aiming to reduce the environmental burden. 　　
Information sharing about electricity, gas and water consumption and discussions on the improvement of environmental performance will be conducted.
In addition, MTR has introduced an initiative where MTR will carry out energy-saving installation work in the units of some tenants at Osaki MT Building at MTR's own expense and a portion of the installation costs will be returned as green lease payments from the tenants.

Reduction of waste

When carrying out construction work, MTR is continuously working to reduce waste in collaboration with contractors.
Hotel operators are striving to reduce waste and be environmentally conscious by using paper straws, discontinuing the use of individually packaged shampoo and reducing food loss at the hotels we manage.

Supply chain management

When selecting a property management company, MTR assessed the candidates’ activities related to sustainability in addition to their facility operation and management, lease operation and management, and leasing operations.

ESG Awareness-Raising in Backyards

The hotel operator of Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station educates hotel employees on energy conservation and other ESG issues, for example displaying posters in the backyard.

Environmental Considerations for Redevelopment

Protection of Biodiversity

ON Building and Osaki MT Building, which are owned by MTR, have formed Osaki Business Garden, a large-scale redevelopment project. The site has an open space full of greenery, worthy of the name "Garden", and contributes to symbiosis and coexistence with nature and the protection of biodiversity.

The Kamiyacho Trust Tower provides a comfortable green space and a waterfront terrace for waterscape relaxation, among other facilities. We conserved a large camphor tree, which is more than 100 years old, by transplanting it within the premises with the traditional tatebiki (tree sliding) method, creating a biodiversity-conscious biotope in the 5,000-square-meter green space that offers the area's original landscape.

Initiatives to vitalize communities and improve the quality of the urban environment

Our sponsor MORI TRUST CO., LTD. has formulated the Kamiyacho God Valley Vision as its vision for new urban development in the Kamiyacho area of Toranomon in Minato Ward, which is being development as a new international hub of Tokyo and work to vitalize the communities. Specifically, global and advanced companies and organizations with ties to Kamiyacho and the local town council come together to regularly hold "TOKYO God Valley WEEK" and "Food Festival" which offer content for people from all walks of life, including world sports, entertainment, technology, area history and culture, wellness, food, and more.