Towards a sustainable society
The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are international goals established by the United Nations in 2015 with the aim of realizing a sustainable and better world by 2030.
It consists of 17 goals and 169 targets, and is now attracting attention worldwide as goals that companies should work toward for the next generation.
We conduct our business activities in accordance with the spirit of the "Mitsubishi Three Principles"* that are at the root of our company, and management philosophy: "We will continue to evolve and create a truly rich environment and culture with our creativity and technological capabilities."
These are in line with the principles of today's SDGs.
For us at Architectural Design, many of the SDGs can be achieved by creating better buildings, cities, Landscape Design and other living environments through projects for clients who want to make the world a better place.
We would like to utilize our own knowledge and technology in projects and actively support these clients.
Going forward, we will make our corporate activities visible through the SDGs, and with an eye toward the future of 2030, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through technological innovation and our own creativity.
* The Mitsubishi Three Principles: Shoki Hokou (care for oneself), Shoji Komyo (understand the business), and Ritsugyo Boeki (trade). These are the spirit of Mitsubishi since its founding, summarized by Koyata Iwasaki, the fourth president of the company.
Initiatives toward SDGs through business
SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals):
The SDGs are international goals consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets that were adopted by the United Nations in September 2015. They not only address issues in developing countries, but also address issues that are becoming more serious in developed countries, such as climate change, energy, health, and employment. To achieve these goals, action is required from various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and companies, both in developed and developing countries.
Initiatives toward SDGs through business
Sustainability Materiality Issue 1
Environment
Responding to climate change and environmental issues
Creating sustainable spaces
| How it's done | Activity examples (as of September 2024) |
|---|---|
Promoting green procurement |
Formulation of green procurement guidelines and use of forest-certified paper in advertising publications |
Utilization of wood materials and |
"CLT PARK HARUMI (diverse use of CLT)," "The Royal Park Canvas Sapporo Odori Park (hybrid wooden building)," "TOKYO MARINE CARRER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (use of wood materials)," Mitsubishi Estate Group-wide initiatives to use wood, sales tools, and use of forest-certified paper in newsletters |
Environmentally conscious design and |
Obtaining ZEB, CASBEE, and other certifications for various projects, including the Mitsubishi Electric ZEB-related Technology Demonstration Building "SUSTIE", Shinryo Shinjyo Building, and Takasago Thermal Innovation Center |
Sustainable urban development |
Proposal for the master plan for the 6th phase of urban development of "Izumi Park Town" and the "Jurong Lake Project" |
Promoting biodiversity initiatives |
Coexistence of nature and the city at Hotoria Plaza |
Sustainability Materiality Issue 2
Diversity & Inclusion
Responding to changes in lifestyles and creating a place where everyone can thrive
| How it's done | Activity examples (as of September 2024) |
|---|---|
Improvements to create a more comfortable and productive work environment and flexible working styles |
Realization of front-loading through workflow improvement, monitoring of the introduction of various business infrastructure, implementation of education and training and BIM promotion programs, workplace Renovation, group newsletter "M Magazine" |
Promoting the active participation of women and seniors |
Appointment of women to managerial positions, formulation of maternity and childcare guidelines, introduction of full flextime |
Promoting CSR and compliance |
Establishment of Group Code of Conduct and Guidelines, regular compliance training, media policy |
A system for building quality |
Establishment of quality management system (QMS) and acquisition of ISO9001 certification, |
Cultural and technological traditions |
Inheritance Design (Many achievements including Mitsubishi Ichigokan and Japan Industrial Club Hall), Old Drawings Research Society, OPEN CITY MARUNOUCHI, Watari Town Reconstruction Project (Watari Town Hall / Health and Welfare Center) |
Sustainability Materiality Issue 3
Innovation
Continuing to create new value
Creating innovative spaces
| How it's done | Activity examples (as of September 2024) |
|---|---|
Utilizing existing stock by redefining value |
"Renovation of Otemachi Building", "Otemachi Building SKYLAB", "Ikebukuro Sunshine City" Aquarium and other Renovation, "Nagoya Bank Head Office（THE CONDER HOUSE 1926）" |
Creating new value through external collaboration |
Collaborative projects with a variety of players (" Tokio Marine Headquarters Building", Slit Park YURAKUCHO", GINZA KABUKIZA (Kabukiza Theatre and Kabukiza Tower)", Ginza Mikimoto" etc.) |
Improving labor productivity through process transformation |
Information sharing initiatives for Architectural Design, construction, and maintenance using BIM |
Solving social issues through next-generation businesses |
Discussions by the R&D Promotion Department with epoch-making leaders from various fields (distributed externally via the website), joint research on digital platforms for cities and architecture, demonstration experiments on flying cars, utilization of wind data, health management, etc. |
Providing Japanese quality required for overseas operations |
Smart city technology in the Otemachi-Yu area and "Izumi Park Town", support for Japanese companies' overseas expansion ("Zepp Kuala Lumpur" commercial), commercial work for a certain logistics facility in China |
Sustainability Materiality Issue 4
Resilience
Creating a resilient and disaster-resistant environment that takes safety and security into consideration
| How it's done | Activity examples (as of September 2024) |
|---|---|
Strengthening cities and buildings |
Initiatives for rich mutual assistance, such as the creation of an independent water and electricity system at the Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube and the construction of a surface energy network for the Yurakucho area at Marunouchi Nijyubashi Building |
Community Dialogue and Information Resilience |
Information resilience at Fukushima TV, NHK broadcasting facilities around the country (NHK Saga Broadcasting Hall, NHK Kanazawa Broadcasting Station, etc.), and Kumamoto Prefectural Television |
Responding to all kinds of disasters |
Implementing a natural disaster working group and strengthening BCP to deal with natural disasters and infectious diseases |
Strengthening information security |
Consideration of information security and cyber security across the entire Mitsubishi Estate Group |
Continuing and strengthening risk management activities |
Establishment of risk management response meetings, sharing of business risk identification points, creation of emergency response manuals, and implementation of risk seminars on trouble cases |