EXPO 2027

YOKOHAMA JAPANSustainability Strategy (Summary Version)

Created in March 2024
Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama

Summary of the Sustainability Strategy
The Sustainability Strategy was formulated in March 2024 based on the regulations, etc., of the International Association of
Horticultural Producers (AIPH). It prescribes basic policies, objectives, and other matters to deliver a sustainable internationalhorticultural exhibition. We will contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society by publicising initiatives related toissues such as biodiversity conservation and climate action based on the theme, etc. of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN.
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Summary

1 Introduction

Based on the Sustainable Policy, etc. of AIPH, we will deliver a sustainable international horticultural exhibition inline with the theme of “Scenery of the Future for Happiness” and the significance of the EXPO.

2 Situational Analysis

The EXPO will comply with and respect international and domestic conventions, laws, and regulations. It will
promote initiatives that contribute to the achievement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). The situation of the EXPO will be analysed through an environmental analysis.

3 Basic Policies

We have developed the Basic Policies for six areas,
1 Human rights, 2 Labour, 3 Anti-corruption, 4 Diversity & inclusion, 5 Accessibility, and 6 Environment
These policies will be promoted based on the directions of actions.
KPIs have been established for five goals and 12 objectives to promote the implementation of actions.

4 Goals and Objectives

Goals: 1 Climate Action, 2 Biodiversity conservation, 3 Sustainable sourcing and resource management,
4 Equity & inclusion, and 5 Education & awareness raising

Objectives: 1 Biodiversity, 2 Water, 3 Carbon, 4 Energy, 5 Pollution, 6 Waste & Dismantlement,
7 Contractors & Construction, 8 Design, 9 Transport, 10 International Participants,
11 Sustainable Events Operations & Management, and 12 Legacy
Reference: “Regulations” on the website of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH)

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Introduction
Based on the Sustainable Policy, etc. of AIPH, we will deliver a sustainable international horticultural
exhibition in line with the theme of “Scenery of the Future for Happiness” and the significance of
EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN.
Sustainability Policy

Theme

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Climate action
Biodiversity conservation
Sustainable sourcing and resource
management
Equity & inclusion
Education & awareness raising“Scenery of the Future for Happiness”

Significance of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN••In light of global environmental changes, such as
climate change, reappraise the value of the wisdomand culture of making use of diverse functions of thenatural environment in daily life, and utilise such
wisdom and culture to build a sustainable society as
part of the relationship Japan has built with nature.
Create a society that fosters happiness by spreading
horticultural culture across the globe, realisingenriched lifestyles filled with flowers and greenery
where farming is a familiar part of everyday life, andencouraging participation of diverse entities.

Delivery of a Sustainable International Horticultural Exhibition
Reference: “Sustainability Policy” on the website of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH)

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Situational Analysis
EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN will comply with and respect international and domestic conventions, laws,
and regulations. It will promote initiatives that contribute to the achievement of the 17 goals of SDGs.
The situation of the EXPO will be analysed through an environmental analysis.
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Summary
Comply with and respect international legal frameworks such as conventions, and laws and regulation of the state andmunicipalities.

Normative andInstitutional framework(International) Paris Agreement; Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework; and others(Domestic) Act on Special Measures Necessary for Preparing for and Managing the International Horticultural Exposition; Basic Act on theEnvironment; and others(Municipalities) Kanagawa Prefecture Basic Ordinance on Environment; Yokohama City Basic Ordinance on the Conservation and Creationof Environment; and others

International Standards

Promote initiatives that contribute to the achievement of the 17 goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Using PESTEL Analysis, analyse positive and negative impacts on the EXPO

Context / Environment(P: Political) Russia-Ukraine situation (energy issues and inflation, etc.) and other factors(E: Economic) Global price increase (including construction costs), and other factors(S: Sociocultural) Emerging infectious diseases (such as COVID-19), and other factors(T: Technological) Promotion of Society 5.0, and other factors(E: Environmental) Nature positive, Setting of goals related to biodiversity such as 30by30, and other factors(L: Legal) Establishment of legal systems related to sustainability and human rights, and other factors
Using SWOT Analysis, analyse how to leverage strengths and opportunities, while improving weaknesses and threats(S: Strengths) Exceptional plants, gardening culture, and agriculture of Yokohama and Japan, and other factors(W: Weaknesses) Reduction in the production of flowers and plants in Japan, and other factors(O: Opportunities) Recovery of travel demand in Japan and overseas, and other factors(T: Threats) Global price increase, and other factors

4Basic Policy 1 Human rights

All parties involved in the EXPO shall respect internationally recognised human rights in accordance withinternational norms such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the UN Global
Compact.
The parties shall also respect human rights to achieve the theme of “Scenery of the Future for Happiness.”

Basic Policy (Excerpt)⚫ All parties involved in the EXPO shall respect internationally recognised human rights⚫ The Association shall respect human rights to achieve the theme of “Scenery of the Future for Happiness”

Directions of Actions (Excerpt)⚫ Respect globally recognised international norms related to human rights⚫ Request contractors and exhibitors, etc. to comply with and respect globally recognised human rights standards
through the Code of Sustainable Procurement, etc.
⚫ Prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment⚫ Respect the rights of women, children, people with disabilities, and minorities, etc.

5Basic Policy 2 Labour

International norms such as the ILO Core Labour Standards and the UN Global Compact shall be respected.
Appropriate worker management, such as personnel of the Association, contractors and suppliers, shall beensured.

Basic Policy (Excerpt)⚫ Ensure appropriate worker management of personnel of the Association⚫ Ensure appropriate worker management of contractors and suppliers

Directions of Actions (Excerpt)⚫ Respect international norms such as ILO’s Core Labour Standards⚫ Guarantee the rights of workers, including their basic labour rights⚫ Prohibit discrimination, harassment, long working hours, forced labour, and child labour, etc.
⚫ Manage occupational health and safety, and foster a pleasant workplace

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Basic Policy 3 Anti-corruption

The EXPO shall respect international norms such as the UN Global Compact, and comply with domestic laws
and regulations.
The Association will establish a system to promote continuous compliance and enhance its governancefunction by taking into account the EXPO’s characteristics as a large-scale international event, and thecharacteristics of the Association which conducts public business partially financed with public funds.

Basic Policy (Excerpt)⚫ Work on preventing all forms of corruption⚫ Respect international norms and comply with domestic laws and regulations

Directions of Actions (Excerpt)⚫ Develop a system to promote compliance through measures such as establishing the Audit Division andCompliance Committee⚫ Establish rules such as the Compliance Rules and the Rules on Professional Ethics of Officers and Employees⚫ Raise awareness for compliance among officers and employees⚫ The Association will post rules and information related to compliance, accounting and contract administration on a
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Basic Policy 4 Diversity & Inclusion

The diversity of people in the overall operation of the EXPO shall be respected.
(Race, gender, age, religion, place of origin, and disability, etc.)
The EXPO shall leverage the diverse perspectives and abilities of people, and deliver an advanced internationalhorticultural exhibition.

Basic Policy (Excerpt)⚫ Respect the diversity of people in the overall operation of the EXPO
⚫ Leverage the diverse perspectives and abilities of people, and deliver an advanced international horticultural
exhibition⚫ Use the EXPO as an opportunity to spread awareness for Diversity & Inclusion across society

Directions of Actions (Excerpt)⚫ Create an environment where diverse people can thrive⚫ Encourage exhibitors and suppliers to work on Diversity & Inclusion

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Basic Policy 5 Accessibility

The EXPO shall promote measures related to tangible and intangible elements of accessibility based on thediverse needs of users.
We shall work with relevant organisations to facilitate access to the site.
Appropriate information through various means shall be provided.

Basic Policy (Excerpt)⚫ Promote measures related to tangible and intangible elements of accessibility based on the diverse needs of users⚫ Promote the development of an environment that takes into account the continuity of “movement” and “ease ofuse”
Directions of Actions (Excerpt)⚫ Work with relevant organisations to facilitate access to the site
⚫ Provide appropriate information through various means

9Basic Policy 6 Environment

The EXPO shall respect international norms and comply with Japanese laws, and promote environmental measures
such as biodiversity conservation and climate change countermeasures through actions to achieve Green
Transformation (GX) and nature positive.
We will create the “Scenery of the Future for Happiness” by showcasing the venue that takes advantage of thenatural environment and the co-creative themed project “Village.”
Basic Policy (Excerpt)⚫ Respect international norms and comply with Japanese laws, and promote environmental measures such as
biodiversity conservation and climate change countermeasures through actions to achieve GX and nature
positive⚫ Communicate ways of co-existing with nature to foster changes in consciousness and behaviour of each person⚫ Implement a precautionary approach to reduce environmental impact, and make continuous improvements
Directions of Actions (Excerpt)⚫ Strive to procure renewable energy to fill all energy needs and promote 3Rs and renewables, with the goal of
decarbonisation⚫ We will create the “Scenery of the Future for Happiness” by showcasing the venue that takes advantage of the naturalenvironment and the co-creative themed project “Village”⚫ Promote the appropriate behaviour of exhibitors, suppliers and supply chain through the Code of Sustainable Procurement

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Goals and Objectives 1⚫ Based on the Expo regulations of AIPH, we have established key performance indicators (KPIs) for
achieving the five goals and 12 objectives to promote specific actions.
⚫ As the five goals and 12 objectives are inter-related, we will minimise the trade-off between actions andpromote actions that will create synergy.
Five Goals

Specific actions

1 Climate action• Development of a green network that seamlessly connects with thenatural environment surrounding the site
• Promotion of decarbonisation of the EXPO

2 Biodiversity conservation• Consideration of a site plan centred around green infrastructure• Publicising of initiatives to achieve nature positive

3 Sustainable sourcing andresource management• Formulation and operation of the Code of Sustainable Procurement

4 Equity & inclusion

5 Education & awareness raising• Consideration of exhibition commentary and landscape planting witha focus on conveying information11

Goals and Objectives 2
12 Objectives

1 Biodiversity

2 Water

Specific actions• Consideration of a site plan centredaround green infrastructure• Publicising of initiatives to achieve
nature positive• Reduction of irrigation water
consumption and demand

3 Carbon• Promotion of decarbonisation of theEXPO

4 Energy• Procurement of 100% renewableenergy electricity• Adopt energy-saving equipment• Adopt passive architecture design

5 Pollution• Implementation of environmental
impact assessment

6 Waste &Dismantlement• Promotion of a circular economy
through GREEN Circular Architecture• Promotion of the 3Rs (reduce, reuse
and recycle waste) & renewables

12 Objectives

Specific actions

7 Contractors & Construction• Active utilisation of future park facilities• Formulation and operation of the Code of
Sustainable Procurement

8 Design• Formulate design consideration guidelines

9 Transport• Enhance access to the site with public
transportation, etc.
• Adoption of universal design

10 International Participants(Foreign governments andinternational organisations,etc.)• Creation of a webpage for official
participants (foreign governments andinternational organisations, etc.)

11 Sustainable Events Operations
and Management• Develop an Event Sustainability
Management System (ESMS)(Obtain and operate ISO20121 certification)• Promote reduction of food loss and waste• Reduction of single use containers such as
plastic containers

12 Legacy• Reuse the EXPO’s facilities as a park
• Succession of initiatives related tosustainability of the EXPO

12Specific actions included in the Basic Policies, Goals, Objectives, and KPIs, etc.

⚫ The following specific actions are included in the Basic Policies, Goals,
Objectives, and KPIs, etc.
➢ Carbon: Promotion of decarbonisation of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN➢ Biodiversity:
Consideration of a site plan centred around green infrastructure➢ Contractors & Construction and Waste:
Promotion of a circular economy through GREEN Circular Architecture➢ Overall Environment:
Implementation of environmental impact assessment➢ General:
Formulation and operation of the Code of Sustainable Procurement
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Carbon: Promotion of decarbonisation of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN⚫ To achieve Green Transformation (GX), we will promote decarbonisation by procuring 100%
renewable energy electricity and promoting energy efficiency and through actions such ascarbon offsetting, for Scope 1 and 2 emissions of the Association.

⚫ For Scope 3 emissions, we will work with visitors and relevant parties, etc. to reduce GHG
emissions.

Scope1Make efforts to reduce GHG
emissions by procuring 100%
renewable energy electricity andpromoting energy efficiency andthrough other actions.

BAU

Emissions after the reduction
efforts

Scope2* This graph is for illustrative purposes,
and does not show the actual GHG
emissions.
For GHG emissions that cannot be
avoided with the reduction efforts, wewill use high-quality and highly reliablecredits for carbon offsetting.

Decarbonisation by carbon
offsetting*1 GHG (Greenhouse Gas): Greenhouse gases that cause climate change*2 Scope 1: Direct emissions that occur from sources that are controlled or owned by a business operator; Scope 2: Indirect emissions associated with theuse of electricity, heat, or steam provided by other companies;
Scope 3: Indirect emissions other than Scope 1 and Scope 2 (emissions originated from other companies in relation to the business operator’s activities)* 3 BAU (Business as Usual): A case where no measures are taken

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Biodiversity: Consideration of a site plan centred around green infrastructure
We will preserve and utilise the existing natural environment and biodiversity, and promote a site plan
centred around green infrastructure. We will also publicise initiatives through EXPO 2027
YOKOHAMA JAPAN to achieve nature positive.
1 Preserve and enhance the potential of thenatural environment⚫ Preserve and utilise as much as possible theexisting natural environment, such as groves,terraced land, and the wildlife inhabiting the area.
⚫ By further enhancing the potential of the existing
natural environment, utilise it as the foundationof spaces for promoting coexistence withnature and spaces for developing
communities through the power of nature.

2 Enhance the comfort and appeal of the site

3 Reduce environmental impact in site
development, administration and operation⚫ Design a site that is comfortable, safe,
reassuring, and appealing for visitors bymaking effective use of water, greenery, and windcorridors and through other approaches.

⚫ Reduce environmental impact across allprocesses of site development, administration andoperation, while paying attention to global trends
such as the movement toward carbon neutrality.

⚫ By using green infrastructure, offer
environmental education and activities, etc. tocreate connections among various entities andpromote the participation and interaction ofdiverse people.

Precipitation

Sunlight

Transpiration
Prevailing wind

Main gate

Prevailing windTranspiration

GX hub

GX hubShade of tree

Aizawa River
GX hubMitigation

Green infrastructure

Signature Exhibit

Cool/heat trench
Permeation and recharge

Town

River

Permeation and recharge

Field

Village

Image of implementation of green infrastructure

Hill

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Contractors & Construction and Waste:
Promotion of a circular economy through GREEN Circular Architecture
Temporary structures of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN will be constructed with environmentallyfriendly GREEN Circular Architecture.
Venue with nature-based design and
GREEN Circular Architecture
Architecture in harmony with the surrounding scenery• Utilise Kamiseya’s natural environment conditions such as its terrain,riverine systems, existing trees, and prevailing wind patterns to createa coherent layout and direction in line with exhibitions and landscape,with a size and height that blend into the surroundings.
• Take an ingenious approach to build the roof, openings and foundation,etc. to actively incorporate the natural power of light, wind, water, andearth.
• Develop facilities that connect to a pleasant outdoor setting so that
visitors can enjoy outdoor gardens (plants) that show different scenes
each day as well as the changing seasons.

GREEN Circular Architecture
Architecture that coexists with plants• Create a design that enable visitors to feel the materials,
plants’ energy, the value of plants that create oxygen in
the air, and gain the feeling of well-being.
• Take a new look at the relationship between
architecture and plants, between which a close
connection and relationship have been built over theyears in regional climates of Japan, and utilise modern
technology to propose a new relationship between
people, plants, and architecture.

⚫ Leverage the plant resources and culture of Japan, andprovide an appealing venue with a vision to create agreen society filled with flowers and greenery after the
EXPO.
⚫ Temporary structures in the site should be circular
structures (reuse and recycle) based on GREEN
Circular Architecture that facilitates the reduction ofenvironmental impact and effective use of resources.
⚫ For construction materials, actively use wood materials
produced in Japan.
⚫ Reduce the construction work carried out at the site by
manufacturing parts in factories in advance. By doing so,
the work load and construction period will be reduced.

Architecture that promotes
circulation and connection• Design architecture that makes it easy to conduct daily
maintenance and future repair, and that can grow withthe surrounding environment and functions, forexample, by planning its subsequent use in advance.
• Select environmentally friendly materials and do notcreate waste. Especially when using wood materials,
etc. produced in Japan, they should contribute to thecirculation of forest resources by using them to thefullest as structural/ finishing materials, furniture, andenergy, etc.

Image of a wood-based prefabricated facility

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Overall Environment: Implementation of environmental impact assessment
We are currently preparing a Draft Environmental Impact Assessment based on the Yokohama City
Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance.
1 Environmental impact assessment procedures
Document on Primary
Environmental Impact
Consideration

Scoping Document

Draft Environmental
Impact Statement

The items that should be considered forenvironmental conservation are reviewed at theplanning stage of a project, and the details of such
review are described in this document.
This document describes the items and methodsof environmental impact survey, forecast, andevaluation.

3 Environmental impact assessment items for the EXPO
(during construction, the EXPO period, and removal)
Basic concept forthe conservation andcreation of the environment

Environmental impact assessment items

Reduction of impact
on the global environment

GHG emissions

Conservation, restoration
creation of a familiar
natural environment

Biodiversity

Animals
PlantsEcosystems
Hydrologic cycle (groundwater level, flow of springs, flow and morphology of rivers,
state of flow regime in coastal waters)

This statement describes the results, etc. ofsurvey, forecast and evaluation of environmental
impact based on the Scoping Document.

Waste / Construction soil (domestic/ industrial waste, construction soil)
Air quality (air pollution)
Water quality/ Bottom sediment (quality and bottom sediment of public waters, quality of groundwater)

Environmental Impact
StatementThis statement describes the final assessment
after the matters written in the Draft
Environmental Impact Statement are reviewed,
based on the opinion of the mayor and citizens.

2 Project subject to environmental impact assessment

Soil (soil contamination)
Preservation of the living
environment where
people can live with peaceof mind and comfort

Size of projects in scopeType of projects
Class 1 projects (*1)
Class 2 projects (*2)
Construction of sports and recreation facilities, etc.
Urbanization promotion area of 20ha or larger 15ha or larger and less than 20ha
Construction of new class 2
Urbanization control area of 10ha or larger
7.5ha or larger and less than 10ha
special structures
Construction of new city parks
Development of industrial parks

7.5ha or larger and less than 10ha

Development of distribution business zones Development area of 10ha or larger

7.5ha or larger and less than 10ha

Land readjustment projects

40ha or larger area for a land readjustment project
30ha or larger and less than 40ha (if the area
(if the area includes 10ha or larger forest area
includes a forest area of 7.5 ha or larger, thenprescribed by the Forest and Forestry Basic Act,
15ha or larger)
then 20ha or larger)

Projects related to development
activities

Urbanization promotion area of 20ha or larger 15ha or larger and less than 20ha
Urbanization control area of 10ha or larger
7.5ha or larger and less than 10ha

Ground (ground subsidence)
Offensive odour
Low frequency noise
Radio disturbance (television interference)
Shadow (obstruction of sunlight, shadow flicker)
Wind damage (direction and velocity of wind in localized areas)
Safety (ground stability, flooding, fire/ explosion, leakage of harmful substances)

Site area of 20ha or larger, with the area subject to15ha or larger and 7.5ha or larger
land characteristic change of 10ha or larger

Development area of 10ha or larger

Noise
Vibration

Local communities (division of community, traffic congestion, safety of pedestrian)

Ensuring of a comfortableglobal environment

LandscapePlaces for interactive activities
Cultural assets, etc.

* The Environmental Impact Assessment System is a system where the impact of a project on the environment is researched, forecast andassessed in advance, followed by the announcement of the results. Subsequently, appropriate measures to conserve the environment areconsidered by going through procedures such as by gathering the opinion of citizens and the mayor, and then incorporated into the project plan.

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General: Formulation and operation of the Code of Sustainable Procurement⚫ We formulated the Code of Sustainable Procurement (Procurement Code) in January 2024, which the
Association and exhibitors, etc. shall adhere to in the procurement of goods and services, implementation of
construction, and other processes.
⚫ As five common standards and six standards by item were established for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic andParalympic Games and Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, we formulated the same standards according to theseprecedent cases as they are matters of high importance for EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN.
⚫ In addition, for standards by item, we have also established a new category called “7 Plants,” which is uniqueto EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN.
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Composition of the Procurement Code for EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPANSustainability
Standards(CommonStandards)

We established the following five common standards that will be applied uniformly to
all goods, services, and works.
1 General provisions, 2 The environment, 3 Human rights, 4 Labour, and 5 The economy

Standards by item

For important goods, services, and works, we established the following sevenstandards by item.
1 Wood materials, 2 Paper materials, 3 Agricultural products, 4 Livestock products,
5 Fishery products, 6 Palm oil, and 7 Plants

Reference:Sustainable sourcing code : Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Olympic World Library
Code of Sustainable Procurement (Second edition), Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition Website

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