About this Smart Island Report
The ―KIX Smart Island Report 2014‖ is a report with detailed data on the environmental initiatives
conducted in fiscal 2013, and the categories of policy and measures described herein correspond to theThird Environmental Plan (―Smart Island Plan‖) adopted in April 2013.
About the KIX Smart Island PlanAt the Kansai International Airport we have been working to achieve thirty environmental targets tominimize impacts on the environment (air, water, etc.) for the entire airport island, based on the
Kansai International Airport Environmental Plan adopted in June 2001 (dubbed the ―Eco IslandPlan‖).
With the start of service of Runway B (August 2007), the Kansai International Airport
Environmental Plan was adopted in March 2008, and we have been working since then to reduce
environmental impacts from airport-related operations, and also to reduce impacts on the region
around the airport.
The management of Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport was integrated
together in July 2012. The ―Kansai International Airport Smart Island Plan‖ was adopted in April
2013 as a compilation of ―smart‖ initiatives for a new environmentally friendly type of airport. The
Plan takes our original Eco Island initiatives as a starting point, but evolves beyond that, aiming to
make this a ―smart‖ airport -- good for people and good for the planet -- through efforts such as theuse of clean energy, and better energy efficiency through the use of advanced information
technologies.
Initiatives based on the Smart Island Plan are also significant from the perspective of energy security.
Through them we are also striving to ensure that airport operations are safe and secure.

Scope of report
This report mainly includes the activities of the New Kansai International Airport Company, Ltd., but
it also includes companies in the corporate group, as well as businesses operating on the airport islandthat are members of the Kansai International Airport Smart Island Council.
Data presented
Data presented in this report is structured as shown below.

CONTENTS
1. Environmental Plan (KIX Smart Island Plan) ........................................... 1
2. Environmental management structure and monitoring system ................ 3
3. Fiscal 2013 environmental data overview ................................................... 44. Major measures, targets, and achievements ............................................... 5
5. Environmental initiatives(1) An airport that respects the local environment ..................................... 8(2) An airport with minimal impact on the global environment .............. 12(3) An airport that recycles resources ....................................................... 19(4) An airport that respects biodiversity ................................................... 21(5) An airport coexisting with the local region .......................................... 24
6. Environmental management at NKIAC offices ........................................ 28
7. Environmental performance data
(1) Environmental accounting ................................................................... 30(2) Environmental performance data ........................................................ 31
8. Chronology of environmental efforts ........................................................ 32
 Notes ........................................................................................................... 33

1. Environmental Plan (KIX Smart Island Plan)Key components

1. Plan period
Five fiscal years, from 2013 to 2017.
2. Target activities and area
The target area includes the entire area of Kansai International Airport, and in order to consider allenvironmental impacts associated with airport operations, the target activities include the activities of allusers and all businesses/operators involved in airport operations. The New Kansai International Airport
Company is to take the lead on activities that are within its control, while actively seeking cooperationfrom airport business operators and users.
3. Targets
Targets are to be established, as quantitatively as possible, to promote and evaluate the level ofachievement of the Plan, and the status of achievement is to be verified and published regularly. An
effort shall be made to monitor progress with implementation of the Plan as well as other factors, suchas international circumstances relating to climate change countermeasures. The targets are to be revised
as appropriate.
4. Organizational structure
The New Kansai International Airport Company, as the airport authority, is to advance and manage(review and improve) the Plan through the Environmental Management Committee, in cooperation with
airport businesses and operators in the Smart Island Council, and others.
5. Energy management
Electricity consumption and generation on the airport island is to be managed in an integrated way, andenergy conservation is to be promoted, including reducing electricity consumption during peak times.

Basic Principles
Initiatives are promoted based on the concepts of ―safety and security,‖ ―improving customer
satisfaction,‖ and ―environmental measures.‖ With the expansion of area covered by the Kansai
Innovation Comprehensive Special Zone for International Competitiveness Development we areengaged in initiatives toward the realization of the Smart Island Vision for an environmentally-advanced
airport. This we do in cooperation with members of the KIX Smart Island Council, on the basic
principles of ―green innovation‖ (implementation of ―smart community‖ model projects, etc.), ―ecooperations‖ (reduction of total energy use at the airport overall), and ―eco relations‖ (reduction of
impacts on the local environment as a pollution-free airport).

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Basic Policies

1. An airport that respects the local
environment

Continue to comply with environmental standards for aircraft noise and work tofurther reduce noise levels. Work to protect the environment by not only
meeting government regulations for air and water quality, but also by setting
our own voluntary standards that are even more stringent.

2. An airport with minimal impact on the
global environment

Cooperate with the relevant contractors and businesses to show leadership in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions arising from activities. Also, promote theintroduction of clean energy through the use of renewable energy such as
photovoltaics and hydrogen.

3. An airport that recycles resources

Continue with efforts to reduce the amount of waste generated and to make efficient useof the waste that does get generated, in order to make this an airport that recycles
resources. Also, work to ensure that water recycling systems make efficient use of water
resources, such as through efforts to promote the use of reclaimed water.

4. An airport that respects biodiversity

5. An airport coexisting with the local region

Create seaweed habitat around the airport seawalls and maintain them as habitat for adiversity of flora and fauna. Also, increase the amount of greenery on airport grounds,
and improve the surroundings to give airport users a sense of comfort and relaxation.
Aim for good communication with the local community and airport users, provide
information to domestic and international users about environmental monitoring and ourenvironmental activities, and provide diverse opportunities to promote an understandingof airport activities.

22. Environmental management structure and monitoring systemOrganizational structure

The New Kansai International Airport Company, the airport authority, advances and manages (reviews and improves)the Plan through the Environmental Management Committee, in cooperation with airport business operators in the
Smart Island Council, and others. Efforts are also made to share information with the Energy Conservation Committee.

Outline of organizational structureEnvironmental monitoring system

The environmental conditions around KIX are monitored in order to track the impacts of airport-related operations,construction, and so on. An environmental monitoring plan has been developed under the guidance and direction of the
Kansai International Airport Environmental Surveillance Organization (members include the governor of Osaka
Prefecture and mayors of nine cities and four towns in the nearby Senshu District). Aircraft noise, air quality, water
quality, aquatic life and other environmental parameters are checked regularly. The results of monitoring are reported
to the relevant governmental organizations in the form of monthly and annual reports, and are also available at theKansai International Airport Environmental Center.

33. Fiscal 2013 environmental data overview

 Numerical targets
We establish targets in order toevaluate
progresstowardachievements stipulated in the Plan.
Where possible, we establish
numerical targets (e.g., air quality,
water quality, energy usage,
greenhouse gas emissions, recycling
rates,
etc.)
forquantifiable
categories. For categories where
numerical targets are more difficult
to establish, we still make our best
effort to quantify the status of ourinitiatives.

44. Major measures, targets, and achievements

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5. Environmental initiatives:(1) An airport that respects the local environment
KIX was built five kilometers off the coast of the Senshu District in order to minimize theimpacts of aircraft noise. Measurements of aircraft noise have shown that environmental
standards are being met at all monitoring sites. For emissions from our incineration plant andwastewater discharged from our wastewater treatment plant, we have voluntarily set standards
that are more stringent than required by regulations, in an effort to minimize our impacts on
the environment.

 Efforts to minimize the impacts of aircraft noise
Environmental assessments based on flight paths and flight procedures established to minimize aircraft
noise found that only areas over water were affected by noise levels exceeding environmental quality
standards.
KIX conducts both continuous andperiodic monitoring of aircraft noise,and publishes the findings. For fiscal
2013, as in the prior year, noiselevels complied with environmental
standards (maximum Lden 157 dB,
see Note 1) at all land-based
continuous monitoring stations andperiodic monitoring sites.

 FY2013 Aircraft noise monitoring results(continuous monitoring stations)

Efforts to minimize the impacts of aircraft noise○ Measures at noise sources
・ Use quieter aircraft (Note 2)○ Flight paths and aircraft operation
・ Aircraft are expected to fly over land only after gaining sufficient altitude over Osaka Bay after takeofffrom the runway.
・ Aircraft arriving or departing late at night or in early morning are restricted to flight paths in airspaceover Akashi Strait and Kitan Strait.
・ Flight procedures have been adopted to minimize noise from aircraft approaching the airport from
Kitan Strait (Note 3).
・ Continuous descent flight procedures have been adopted (Note 4).
○ NKIAC initiatives
・ Continue monitoring for compliance with established flight paths and altitudes.
・ Communicate with KIX Airline Operations Council to request that members observe established flightpaths and give due consideration to the need to minimize noise, etc.
For Notes 1 to 4, please see page 33.

8 Complaints, inquiries, and responses
Aircraft noise
The annual number of complaints and inquiries peaked at 263 in fiscal 1998 when new flightpaths were introduced in airspace over the Osaka Prefecture region, and since then have been
on a declining trend. The majority of complaints and inquiries were about individual aircraft
being too loud or flying too low, or queries about whether aircraft were staying on their regularflight paths. In response, we study these issues in cooperation with the Civil Aviation Bureau(under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) and publish ourfindings. We will continue to respond appropriately to complaints and inquiries.
 Inquiries
New Kansai International Airport Co., Ltd.
Corporate Communication Department
Smart Island Promotion Group
Tel: 072-455-2177 (weekdays 9 am to 5:30
pm)
Airport Information Center, KansaiInternational Airport
Tel: 072-455-2500 (night time andholidays)More information: Trends in aircraft landing/takeoff cycles and noise measurement results (WECPNL, seenotes)

Notes:
1. WECPNL was used until FY2012 as an environmental standard measure of aircraft noise, replaced by Lden from FY2013.
2. Noise measurements were WECPNL 50 or less at Suminoe-ku Nankokita and Awajishi Kamaguchi.
3. WECPNL 50 or less: Shiomi-cho (2009-10, 2012-13), Awajishi Iwaya (1994-96, 1998-2003), Awajishi Nakagawara (2008-13),
Minamiawajishi Fukura (1994, 1998-2013) (fiscal years)
4. Nishiki and Fukura (1994-97 scheduled monitoring), Iwaya (1994-96 scheduled monitoring), Nakawara (started continuous monitoring in1997), Nankokita (same: 1998), Kamaguchi (same: 1998)

9 Measures to reduce emissions from incineration plant
General waste from the airport island isseparated
into
combustibles
andrecyclables, and combustible waste isthen incinerated at our incineration plant.
Emissions from incineration go through afilter-type precipitator.
The installation of a garbage shredder has
significantly improved the furnace’s
incineration efficiency; air pollutant
levels such as nitrogen oxides are below
regulated emission standards. Dioxin
emissions are also well below regulated
standards. Waste heat from incineration
is being used as a source of heat for theincinerator, and for hot water and air
conditioning at the incineration plant.

Incineration plant (Clean Center)
Plant Features
This plant is designed with a fluidized bed furnace. It alsouses a filter-type precipitator that uses catalysts to remove
nitrogen oxides, as well as humidity-regulated fly ash
stabilizing equipment. The plant was designed with special
consideration of the local surroundings.

Exhaust gas flow
Emissions at about 850℃ from the incinerator’s furnace are
directed into a cooling chamber, through heat exchangers
designed with heaters to prevent white smoke (Note 5), andthen to a reactor. Dust and hazardous gases are thenremoved by a filter-type precipitator, and exhaust gases are
released into the atmosphere via an induced-draft fan and an
exhaust stack. We operate with voluntarily-adopted strict
standards at the stack outlets for dust, sulfur oxides,
hydrogen chlorides, and nitrogen oxides, with maximums of
0.02 g/Nm3, 20 ppm, 30 ppm and 70 ppm, respectively.

Incineration plant (Clean Center)

Central control room
Note: Operational information about the KIX Clean Center is published online
on the following website (in Japanese).
http://www.nkiac.co.jp/env/kix/kanshi/clean/index.html
For Note 5, please see page 33.

10 Advanced treatment of general wastewater
General wastewater from airport-related facilities is directed to a wastewater treatment plant foradvanced treatment before being discharged. The treated water being discharged is significantly cleaner
than legally-required standards, based on our own more stringent voluntary standards (e.g., COD daily
average 12 mg/L). Our laboratory is equipped with a variety of testing equipment, which ensuresrigorous control of water quality until the point treated water is discharged into Osaka Bay. We also
strive to maximize the effective use of water resources and to consider the local environment, such as byusing some of the advanced-treatment water for flush toilets and the watering of plants.

Wastewater treatment plant
Wastewater from the passenger terminal buildings and other airport facilities is considered to be generalwastewater, and undergoes advanced treatment such as activated-sludge circulation
nitrification/denitrification, chemical clarification (coagulation/sedimentation), and rapid sand filtration.
Special wastewater from industrial sources first undergoes onsite pre-processing to remove hazardous
substances, and then undergoes advanced treatment at the wastewater treatment plant, through chemical
coagulation/sedimentation and rapid sand filtration processes, etc. After advanced treatment, the treatedwater is reused as reclaimed water for airport flush toilets, watering plants, etc., and any surplus amount3
is discharged into the sea.
/day
Treatment capacity General wastewater 10,050 m
3
Special wastewater 3,300 m /day
In fiscal 2013, average processed volumes were 1,884 m 3/day of general wastewater and 225 m3/day of
special wastewater.

Sedimentation
treatment
Wastewater treatment plant11(2) An airport with minimal impact on the global environment
Our Energy Conservation Committee is working to promote energy efficiency at KIX, including
consideration of ways to boost the efficiency of energy use. Guided by our “Office Environmental
Management Manual,” we are making advances in green purchasing and energy conservation, andgoing paperless in our offices. We are also working to reduce CO2 emissions through various
initiatives, including the use of hydrogen fuel cells and clean energy such as solar power, promoting
the use of ground power units, and discouraging vehicle idling.

 Promoting energy conservation
Since the Energy Conservation Committee wasestablishing in fiscal 2002, it has been engaged ininvestigation, analysis, action, and the development ofprograms to conserve energy. Since September 2006 it
has been implementing a medium- and long-term plan
based on Japan’s Energy Conservation Act (enacted
April 2010). To date, we have implemented a numberof organizational initiatives, such as introducing
control systems in passenger terminal gate lounges toadjust air conditioning according to aircraft arrival anddeparture information. (That system was awarded theMinister’s Award at the Ministry of Economy, Tradeand Industry’s Fiscal 2006 National Energy-Efficiency
Best Practices Conference.)
We also started the practice of ―Energy Conservation
Patrols‖ and based on their findings have madefacilities upgrades as well as changes in the operationof air conditioning and lighting, in order to conserve
energy. In fiscal 2013, KIX was able to cut about 727
tons of CO2 emissions annually through a combinationof measures, including the installation of ceiling fansin Terminal 2 and efficient lighting on the apron, theuse of reflective panels and LED light units in road information signage, and so on. In response torequests to conserve energy during electricity shortages, in fiscal 2013 we were able to reduce electricity
consumption by about 8% in summer and about 8% in winter compared to 2010, by initiatives that
included turning off some lighting, and halting some air conditioner fans in equipment rooms.

Sign with reflective
display and LED unit

Ceiling fan in Terminal 2

High-efficiency apron lighting
12 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The CO2 emissions from operations at KIX amounted to 464,000 tons in fiscal 2013. This
represents an increase of about 2.6% over the previous year, but CO 2 emissions per aircraft
landing and takeoff cycle were actually reduced. This reduction is believed to be du e to anincrease in aircraft landings and takeoffs, as well as an increase in the ratio of smaller
aircraft. Another factor in the increase in CO 2 emissions due to electricity consumption at
airport facilities is the increase in thermal electric power gene ration after the Great East
Japan Earthquake in 2011. The largest share of CO 2 emissions is from aircraft, at 70.7% of
the total, followed by 17.4% from passenger terminals and other airport facilities.
From the perspective of the global environment, the KIX Smart Island Plan includes measures
to fight global warming, including increased use of ground power units (GPUs) and efforts tostop vehicle idling (see page 15). We intend to intensify these efforts in the coming years.

Notes for graphs: (1) Figures are per aircraft landing/takeoff cycle. CO2
emission factors associated with procured electricity are calculated from
Kansai Electric Power Co. coefficients for each year. (2) When the Plan
was written, we intended to use the fiscal 2006 emission factors, butlater decided to use specific factors for each year, in order to moreclosely match actual emissions.

Criteria for calculation of emissions:・Emissions from aircraft are calculated to include theairport-related portion of the aircraft landing/takeoff(LTO) cycle as defined by the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) (i.e., movement of theaircraft between an altitude of 3,000 feet and the groundfor both landing and take-off).
・Emissions from vehicles are from vehicles operating
within the airport’s restricted areas, and exclude trains,
ships, and vehicles travelling to and from the airport.

13 Promoting the use of ground power units (GPUs, Note 6)
The electricity required by parked aircraft to run air
conditioning and other systems is usually provided
by an onboard auxiliary power unit (APU).
To reduce air pollution from APUs, we haveinstalled ground power units (GPUs) to provide
electricity and air conditioning to aircraft parking
spots, and are asking airlines at KIX to use them.
Also, as the first case in Japan, KIX had changes
made to the Aeronautical Information Publications(API, see Note 7) pertaining to GPU usage, startingin January 2010, reducing the period of time anaircraft can use its APU—from 30 minutes prior toscheduled departure, to the shorter time of 15
minutes.
In fiscal 2013 the ratio of GPU usage (including
mobile units) rose to 82.9% overall.

Note: Graph indicates the ratio of actual number of times (i.e., flights) GPUs
were provided compared to number of opportunities to provide (i.e., flights).
For fiscal 2001 to 2008, the ratio indicates only stationary GPUs, while from2009 onward it also includes mobile units. The calculations from 2012
onward exclude low-cost carrier (LCC) airlines, which have shorter aircraft
parking times.

Benefits of use of groundpower units at KIX:
CO2 emissions reduced by useof GPUs in FY2013:
45,000 tons

Note: Reduction is calculated as thedifference between CO2 emissions fromGPU use and the emissions that would
have occurred if only APUs were used.

For Notes 6 and 7, please see page 33.

14 Idling prevention awareness campaigns
To reduce the idling of vehicles, signs and poster are displayed in parking lots, and during theinternational Environment Month in June each year, the Smart Island Council conducts an idlingprevention awareness campaign targeting drivers and users of the airport (June 6 in 2013).
Also, as an entity specified under Japan’s NOx and PM Act, we prepare a vehicle-use management
plan to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, take voluntary actions to reduce
traffic volume, and report annually to Osaka Prefecture.

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Introduction of eco-cars

We are making an effort to gradually introduce eco-cars (electric, fuel cell, natural gas, hybrid, plugin hybrid, and ultra-fuel-efficient vehicles) when vehicles are being replaced and other opportunities
arise. We are also encouraging businesses and operators on the airport island to make the shift to ecocars. Eco-cars account for 283 of the vehicles authorized to operate inside the restricted areas (Note8) at the KIX airport; of them, 198 are electric vehicles. (Eco-cars account for 16.3% of the total
fleet.)

Note: Ultra-fuel-efficient vehicles meet the following emission and fuel efficiency standards.
1. Gasoline vehicles
Emissions standards: 75% below Japan’s 2005 standards
Fuel efficiency: Meet/exceed Japan’s 2015 standards or
25% of 2010 standards

2. Diesel vehicles
Emissions: Meet post new long-term standards
Fuel efficiency: Meet or exceed Japan’s 2015 standards

 Trial use of hydrogen-powered vehicles,

hydrogen fuel-cell buses
Expectations are high for hydrogen as the ultimate clean
energy and its potential to fight global warming, as water is
its only by-product of combustion. A hydrogen fuelingstation was installed at KIX in May 2007. Vehicles runningon hydrogen-powered engines are being operated forcommercial use, and between October 2012 and March
2014, buses powered by fuel cells running on hydrogenwere in trial operation as shuttle buses between the
Aeroplaza and Terminal 2. We learned that hydrogen fuelcell buses can be operated exactly the same way as diesel
buses, that passengers liked their quiet operation, and thathydrogen fuel cell vehicles are well-suited to bus
operations. The operationof hydrogen fuel cell busesin this trial reduced CO2
emissions by about 3.2 tons
compared to an equivalent
conventional bus.

Fuel-cell-powered bus

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Hydrogen engine car

Hydrogen fueling station

For Note 8, see page 33.

 Expanding the use of clean energyElectric vehicle charging stations

In April 2011 we started operation of rapid
chargers for electric vehicles (EV) in the
Observation Hall parking lot, and in December
2012, we installed and started operation of two
regular chargers (plug-in type) each in two
airport parkades (P1 and P2).

EV rapid charger, Observation Hall

One rapid charger available 24 hours a day
was also installed in Parking Lot 5 (open air)at Terminal 2 in June 2014. Customers can
EV regular charger in parkade

now come to KIX airport facilities being fully
confident that they can charge their electricvehicles.
EV rapid charging station, 24 hours a day(Terminal 2 parking lot)

 Kansai International Airport Taxi Operators Council

The taxi industry is also making an effort to switch to eco-friendly vehicles to realize a low-carbon
society. The Kansai International Airport Taxi Operators Council
has introduced 17 hybrid cars, or about 35% of the total fleet of 48.

Hybrid taxis
17 KIX Megasolar: One of the largest solar panel

installations of any airport in Asia
The KIX Megasolar system began generating electricity in
February 2014, from photovoltaic panels installed on the
ground along planned taxiway expansions on the south sideof Runway B and on warehouse roofs, etc.
This megasolar installation is expected to produce about 12
million kilowatt-hours of electricity, the consumption of
about 2,100 typical households and equivalent to about 7% of
the total electricity consumed at Kansai Airport. The systemgenerated about 2.41 million kilowatt-hours by the end of
March 2014, reducing CO2 emissions by about 1,244 tons.
A photovoltaic system with 358 solar panels was installed on
the roof of the temperature-controlled building for medical
products, built in September 2010 in the international freightzone. The system generated about 59,000 kilowatt-hours infiscal 2013, reducing CO2 emissions by about 30 tons.

KIX Megasolar

KIX Megasolar opening ceremony

 Wind power generation

Since fiscal 2012 the KIX Sky Park has had three outdoor lights powered bywind turbines and solar panels. In fiscal 2013 they generated about 150
kilowatt-hours of electricity, helping to save energy. A 5-kilowatt small
wind turbine is planned to be installed as a tower symbol of the KIX Smart
Island Vision.

 Hydrogen

Grid Project: Creating ahydrogen grid airport
Hydrogen is attracting much attention as theultimate clean energy. This project is the firstin Japan to demonstrate the large-scale
introduction of hydrogen energy at airport
facilities. The future aim is to create a modelfor the use of hydrogen energy within an
airport community, through initiatives such as
the introduction of fuel-cell-powered forklifts
for use in warehouses and the construction ofhydrogen supply facilities and otherinfrastructure.
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(3) An airport that recycles resources
We are working to ensure proper management of waste generated on the airport island,
including through recycling and the reduction of waste volume. By using reclaimed water, we
are also promoting the efficient use of water resources.

 Waste reduction and recycling
The more than 10,000 tons of generalwaste generated at KIX each year
come mainly from aircraft, airline
catering plants, and passenger
terminal buildings, etc. In order torecycle and reduce this volume ofgeneral waste, we have written rules
for waste separation in ―Regulations
Governing the Use of Waste
Processing Facilities‖ and havereached out to businesses operating at the airport, urging them to sort their waste. The result is a slightincrease to 9,100 tons of waste generated at the airport in fiscal 2013, though the amount per passenger
decreased, and a recycling ratio of 10.7% for general waste.
As for industrial waste, we have been encouraging businesses operating at the airport to make efforts tomanage waste properly, avoid waste generation, and recycle.

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Efforts of airport island businesses to reduce waste generated

Japanese domestic airlines: About 20% of the total amount of waste generated at KIX comes fromaircraft. Recognizing the need to reduce waste by sorting it and reducing its volume, airlines including
JAL and ANA sort garbage coming from the aircraft passenger cabins. They are also separating out
used newspapers from aircraft cabins. A large quantity of packing material (plastic) is used in air cargo
operations to prevent leakage, etc., and an effort is being made to recycle rather than treating it aswaste.
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 Reducing clean water usage, using reclaimed waterIn fiscal 2013, a total of 749,000 cubic meters of water was supplied to the airport (equivalent to 5.6
cubic meters per landing/take-off cycle). On the airport island, reclaimed water is used for flush
toilets and for watering plants, as well as for cleaning roads and other ground surfaces. In fiscal
2013, we used 431,000 cubic meters of reclaimed water, and our water recycling rate was 56.0%.

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(4) An airport that respects biodiversity
Seaweed beds have been planted to help create marine habitat in Osaka Bay and we have beenmonitoring their growth. An effort was made to provide better growing conditions for seaweedby installing special blocks on the sloping rock-fill seawalls built for the Phase 2 airport island
construction, and a number of other approaches were attempted, including seaweed seeding. We
have been creating seaweed habitat for about seven years near the Phase 1 island, and about
three years near the Phase 2 island. Also, by our efforts to promote greenery on the island,
including ceremonial tree plantings and the expansion of flower spots, we are working to restore
and protect coastal flora.

 Protecting/restoring seaweed habitat, coastal flora
Encouraged by the results of monitoring the Phase 1 airport island seawall, KIX installed 3,200
seaweed-growing blocks (specially developed for this purpose) at five locations along the Phase 2
airport island seawall. To foster the quick formation of seaweed beds, seedlings were supplied by theplacement of spore bags containing species such as Sargassum filicinum (shidamoku in Japanese) andEisenia bicyclis (kajime in Japanese).
In addition, the transfer of 18
seaweedreef
blockswithsignificant Eisenia bicyclis growthfrom the Phase 1 airport island
seawall in March 2002 to six
locations near the Phase 2 island
provided a stable supply of
seedlings for the core seaweedbed.
As a result of these seaweedprojects, a survey in March 2013
found that the total area of seaweed
beds around the Phase 1 and Phase
2 airport islands amounted to about
55 hectares, and wakame seaweed
distribution was as shown in the
figure below.
Note: Reference to ―seeding by sporebags‖ refers to an initiative to actively
supply spores by placing net bags (sporebags) into the sea containing large mature
seaweed blades.

21 Island greening projects
 Expanding the flower spots

A flower bed was installed on the lawn along thenorth sidewalk by the Kansai Airport police
station, and this ―flower spot‖ is being expandedwith flower seedlings and narcissus bulbs.

 Planting the “Smile Forest”

In 2014 Kansai International Airport celebrated its
twentieth anniversary, and Osaka International Airport its
seventy-fifth. Olive and sakura cherry trees were planted
as an expression of appreciation to customers and to show
a commitment to creating airports that can be enjoyed as
welcoming places.

 Restoration/protection of coastal vegetation

On the Phase 2 airport island, we have created anarea for plants such as Dianthus japonicus
Thunb.
(hamanadeshikoinJapanese),
Lysimachia mauritiana Lam. (hamabossu inJapanese), Calystegia soldanella (hamahirugao
in Japanese) and Vitex rotundifolia (hamagou inJapanese) in order to restore and protect theshoreline vegetation of the Osaka Bay area.
22 Scenic improvement projects

 Green space: KIX Sora ParkThe KIX Sora Park is a large green grassy park near
Terminal 2 where people can relax and enjoy picnics
while watching aircraft take off and land. Combinedwith the park is also the Sora Farm, which uses
fertilizer made from grass clippings from Osaka
International Airport, as well as jogging and walking
courses lined by sakura cherry trees along the inner
waters between the two parts of the airport island. In
addition, the annual Dragon Boat Festival is held on
the inner waters, where teams from not only Japanbut around the world join in heated competitions,with the international airport as a backdrop.

 Zero Waste” clean-up activities

Outdoor clean-up activities are conducted on May
30 each year, the same day when clean-up
campaigns are held in neighbourhoods around
Japan. (The day is called ―Gomi Zero No Hi,‖ aplay on words using the date.) Kansai International
Airport also got involved by holding a Zero Waste
campaign from May 27 to June 9, together withmembers of the Smart Island Council. Clean-up
activities were also conducted after the end of the
Idling Prevention Campaign on June 6.

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【5】An airport coexisting with the local region
We have cooperated with others’ efforts to boost interactions with local communities, and havebeen pleased to have many people come to the airport island as a result of events and incentives
here to create interest and excitement about KIX. To promote good relations with KIX, since
fiscal 2002 we have been providing guest speakers and offering airport tours to introduce
participants to the various kinds of work done at the airport. We provide environment-related
information via an environmental section on the KIX website. The Kansai International Airport
Environmental Center, located in the Observation Hall, has been designed for communication
with local communities, including the provision of a variety of environmental information. We
will continue our efforts to convey information in ways that appeal to various audiences.

 Provision of environmental information
Environmental information about KIX operations and projects isavailable on a dedicated section of our website. We provide
environmental monitoring results from airport operations online and in
our CSR reports, and also at the Environmental Center.
We have also spread the word about our environmental efforts, seaweed
beds, and so on, including through displays at the annual Eco-Products
exhibition at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center.

NKIAC website(environmental
information)
Display at Eco-Products

Exhibition CSR reports

 Opportunities for environmental education

Environmental Center
In July 2011, we redesigned the display at theCenter to show the airport’s environmental
initiatives on informative panels. In April 2012, welaunched the ―Professor KIXeco‖ quiz system,
which lets users have fun while learning
environmental information.
People can also experience actual sound levels andobserve scenes of independent organizations that
conduct noise analysis.

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Dialogue with local communities

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Family Eco Classes
To give children opportunities to learn about environmental and scientific topics relating to airports, Kansai
Airport held a summer vacation class on August 10, 2013 andwinter vacation classes in December 2013 for parents and theirelementary school children from third to sixth grades. Here theylearned about solar power generation and hydrogen energy at the
airport, built paper gliders, and so on.

 Guest speakers and airport tours

We offer guest speakers and airport tours to
introduce older students of elementary schools tothe airport and the world of aircraft. In fiscal
2013, 1,267 students from 17 schools participated.
During the spring and fall, at the Sora Park wealso organized events for potato and sweet potato
digging, for children from local elementary
schools.
 New options for Waku Waku Airport

Explorer Tours for visitors
KIX offers ―Waku Waku Airport Explorer Tours‖(―waku waku‖ means ―exciting‖) to show visitors
the airport island, and this year added two new
options: a Smart Island Course, and an InflightCaterers Course. On the Smart Island Course,
visitors can observe KIX Megasolar as one of thelargest such installations in Asia (operational since
February 2014), and can learn more about theenvironmental initiatives at the airport.

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 Cooperation with businesses associated with the airport
 Smart Island Council

The Kansai International Airport Smart Island Council was established as a body to promote
environmental protection and improvements through partnerships among the New KansaiInternational Airport Company and operators and businesses at the Kansai International Airport.
The Council has carried out awareness-raising efforts like the vehicle Idling Prevention Campaign,organized meetings to present case studies of good-practices for environmental efforts, and conducted
tours of facilities. The Council’s annual general meeting was held on March 5, 2014, where
information was presented regarding numerical targets under the Smart Island Plan as well as activity
reports for the 2013 fiscal year, while discussions covered initiatives proposed for fiscal 2014.

 Environmental Liaison

Committee for Major Airports
To tackle common issues and challenges, three
airports (Kansai International Airport, Narita
International Airport, Chubu International
Airport) and two companies (Japan Airport
Terminal Co., and Hokkaido Airport Terminal
Co.) together launched the Environmental
Liaison Committee for Major Airports in
September 2007. The Committee held ameeting in September 2013 for the exchange
of information on topics such as conversions to
LEDs in aviation lighting and otherapplications, as well as initiatives to promote
eco-cars.
 Trainees from Asia

In fiscal 2013, KIX welcomed about 20
students from Asia in a training course
implemented by the Overseas Human
Resources and Industry Development
Association (HIDA), to introduce them tothe environmental initiatives at the KansaiInternational Airport, and also conducted aninspection tour of the wastewater treatment
center.

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 Report of Smart Island Plan to AGM of East Asia Airport Alliance

At the twelfth annual general meeting of the East Asia Airport Alliance (EAAA, see Note 9), held in
October 2013, a presentation was made regarding environmental initiatives of the KansaiInternational Airport, as well as activities under the Kansai International Airport Smart Island Plan.
The meeting adopted the Green Airport Relay Declaration, with the idea being to use a relay format
in which each company takes turns monthly with some initiative to raise awareness of environmental
issues. In this regard, Kansai International Airport organized a meeting in January 2014 to report on
good practices as a part of activities of the Smart Island Council, as well as KIX Megasolar andhydrogen energy initiatives, and also offered observation tours.

For Note 9, please see page 33.

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6. Environmental management at NKIAC offices
To reduce the environmental impacts of administrative functions at Kansai International
Airport, NKIAC is working to reduce the consumption of electricity, water and heat, etc. In
fiscal 2013, consumption was down in all categories compared to fiscal 2006, including
electricity, heating and cooling, water, gasoline, diesel, and office paper. The amount ofwaste disposed was also reduced.
NKIAC and group companies have been conducting what we call the “Paper Diet
Challenge,” to dramatically reduce paper consumption. It resulted in a 63% reduction (5.92
million sheets) in the amount of paper consumed, from 9.40 million sheets of paper before
the campaign began in fiscal 2008 to 3.48 million sheets in fiscal 2013. In February 2010, we
adopted “Green Purchasing Guidelines” and have been implementing them.

28Office Environmental Management Manual (adopted March 2001)
 Objectives(1) Reduce electricity consumption(2) Reduce municipal water consumption(3) Reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling(4) Reduce gasoline consumption(5) Reduce office paper consumption(6) Reduce waste, sort waste(7) Encourage green purchasing (environment-friendly products)(8) Introduce low-emission vehicles

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7.Environmental performance data: (1) Environmental accountingEnvironmental accounting
Since fiscal 2002, we have been developing an environmental accounting system to evaluate the costs andbenefits of our environmental initiatives, in order to further enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
The greatest cost for environmental protection would be the cost of building the airport on an artificial
island five kilometers off the coast of the Senshu area to reduce the impacts of aircraft noise. However, as
no methodology has yet been well-established to quantify the environmental benefits of reducing noise,
our accounting efforts have focused on categories for which quantitative methods do exist, such aswastewater treatment and waste management.
Accounting method◆Scope of accounting:
New Kansai International Airport Company, Ltd.
◆Accounting period:
April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014
◆Environmental cost categories: Based on ―Environmental Accounting Guidelines 2005‖ (Ministry of the Environment), considering
specific conditions of NKIAC.
◆Environmental cost details:- Business area cost – Land costs related to incineration plant and sewage treatment plant; facilities costs;
maintenance/facilities costs related to energy and water-conservation; other maintenance costs- Administrative costs – Environment-related social contribution costs, environmental studies

The total environmental protection costs in fiscal
2013 amounted to 4.358 billion yen, up 570
million yen from the previous year.
To calculate environmental benefits (based on
physical quantities), for the wastewater treatment
plant we chose total nitrogen (T-N) as arepresentative indicator for water quality andreduction of the pollution load flowing into Osaka
Bay. For the incineration plant, as a representative
indicator of environmental benefits we selected
NOx from waste incineration from among other air
pollutants. We then calculated the quantity of
reduced environmental loads from the difference
between legislated/regulatory standards and actual
emission quantities, and attempted converting thisto a monetary measure using an integrated
coefficient based on LIME (see Note). The
resulting environmental benefits (based on physicalquantities) came to 13 million yen.
We estimated cost savings from environmental
initiatives to be 699 million yen.
Note: ―Life cycle impact assessment Method basedon Endpoint modeling.‖ A methodology to integrate
multiple environmental indicators into one in order toevaluate environmental benefits.

Accounting category
Cost (million yen)
Pollution prevention
2,093(2,102)Business area
Energy/water conservation
627
(77)
costs
Treatment/disposal of
1,501(1,524)
general waste
Subtotal
4,222(3,703)Social contributions
11(21)
Administrative relating to environment
costs
Environmental studies
126
(127)
Subtotal
136(148)
Total environmental costs
4,358(3,851)Figures in parentheses are for FY2012.
Note: Totals may not match due to rounding.
Environmental benefits
Env. impact reduced
Monetary equiv.
Wastewater plant
Incineration plant

6 million yen(6 million yen)NOx: 34.26 tons
(NOx: 35.02 tons)

6 million yen(6 million yen)

Figures in parentheses are for FY2012.
Savings (benefits) from environmental measures (all below in million yen)
1 Reduced municipal water use, due to reclaimed water use:
168
2 Reduced public sewage treatment fees due to treatment at KIX:
233
3 Reduced incineration costs off island due to incineration at KIX:
271
4 Reduced economic cost due to energy saving:
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Total:
699

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Cumulative cost of environmental
monitoring and studies
A total sum of about 8.66 billion yen has
been spent on environmental monitoringand studies between the year the airport
opened and fiscal 2013, including major
areas of concern such as aircraft noise,flight paths and altitude, air quality, water
quality, bottom sediment, and aquatic life.
The figure includes the cost of maintenanceand upgrading of monitoring facilities.

T-N: 77.16 tons
(T-N: 77.23 tons)

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8. Chronology of environmental efforts
Year
1968
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1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1981
1983
1984
1986
1987
1989
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998

1999

2001

2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007

2008

2009
2010

2011

Mo.
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8
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9
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10
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3
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10
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9
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Event
Ministry of Transport (MOT) launches basic study for airport siting
Minister of Transport asks Council for Civil Aviation for advice on scale/siting for Kansai International Airport
MOT conducts trial flights to study noise levels at 3 candidate sites (Senshu, Kobe, Akashi)Council for Civil Aviation (Kansai International Airport committee) conducts hearings with local communities
MOT surveys 3 candidate sites commercial aircraft air pollution
Council for Civil Aviation reports initial findings to Minister of Transport: Optimal airport location is off coast of Senshu
MOT convenes series of briefings in communities
MOT announces Survey Implementation Guidelines
Marine observation facilities completed
MOT announces plans for noise, vibration, and air pollution studies, starts site studies
MOT begins bore studies near candidate sites
MOT conducts flight studies with aircraft
MOT presents three reports: Airport Proposal, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Approaches to Regional
MOT
begins ground improvement testing off the coast of Senshu
Infrastructure
Kansai International Airport Co. (KIAC) establishedKansai Int’l Airport Env. Monitoring Org. established (Osaka Pref.l governor, mayors of 9 cities, 4 towns currently)
Environmental Impact Assessment submitted to governor of Osaka Prefecture
Environmental Monitoring Plan adopted environmental monitoring begins
Permit obtained for land reclamation on public waters for Phase 1 construction. Phase 1 construction begins
Construction begins on bridge linking mainland to airport begins, KIX Environmental General Center opens
Phase 1 airport island seawall construction completed
Phase 1 airport island construction areas completedPlan for Environmental Monitoring of KIX Construction/Operation adopted
Kansai International Airport Environmental Center opens
Kansai International Airport (KIX) opens for service (Sep 4). Monitoring begins: Aircraft noise, low-freq. air vibration
Council for Civil Aviation releases Basic Approach to 7th Airport Preparatory 5-Year Plan (mid-term report)
Kansai International Airport Land Development Co. (KALD) est., designated by Min. Transport as official land developer
MOT releases ―Comprehensive Initiatives relating to Flight Path Issues at KIX‖ paper
Environmental Impact Assessment on Phase 2 Construction submitted
New flight paths introduced. Environmental Monitoring Plan for aircraft noise, etc., reviewed, monitoring enhanced
Environmental Monitoring Plan for Phase 2 Construction Project adopted
Permit obtained for land reclamation on public waters, Phase 2 construction (start Jul 14. Silt protection sheets deployed
KIX International Symposium marks fifth anniversary of opening
KALD acquires ISO 14001 certification for environmental management system
KIAC establishes Environmental Management Committee.
KIX receives ―Monument of the Millennium‖ award from American Society of Civil Engineers, as offshore airport
KIAC adopts Environmental Management Plan (Eco-Island Plan)
Placement begins for wave-dissipating blocks to support seaweed bed growth along Phase 2 seawall
International Airport Symposium 2001 hosted, Phase 2 airport island seawall completed
KIAC adopts Regulations Governing the Use of Waste Processing Facilities
KIAC establishes Energy Conservation Committee
KIAC releases first Eco-Island Report (2002 edition)
KIAC establishes KIX Customer Satisfaction Council
International Airport Symposium 2004 hosted
KIAC, KALD mount their first display at ―Eco-Products 2004‖ exhibition
Kansai International Airport Environmental Center relocated to Kanku Observation Hall
Kansai International Airport & Rinku Town designated by government as CNG vehicle model project areas
KIAC awarded Min. Economy, Trade & Industry Award at FY2006 Nat’l Energy-Efficiency Best Practices Conference,
JHFC
hydrogen charging station forvehicles opens
at KIX
for information-systems-based
air conditioning
systemin passenger terminal
KIX Eco-Island Promotion Council launched
KIX Environmental Plan adopted
Windbreak fence completed for KIX rail system access bridge, use of pro-beam low-location lights begins
Kanku Environmental Exhibition features KIX Environmental PlanFirst idling-prevention awareness campaign launchedFirst conference held to report on KIX Eco-Island Promotion Council environmental initiatives
Study tour organized by KIX Eco-Island Promotion Council
Full-scale use of truck-mounted ground power units (GPUs) begins
KIX Science Classes held
Partial changes to aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) usage restrictions (use reduced from 30 to 15 min. before departure)
Photovoltaic system installed for temperature-controlled building for medical products
IATA Environment Stand display installed at KIX
Rapid charger installed at KIX for electric vehicles
Japan fully adopts digital terrestrial broadcasting; measures targeting signal interference end
Electricity-powered commercial shuttle vehicles introduced (two vehicles by fiscal year end)

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Year

2012

2013

2014

Mo.
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
2
3
3
4
8
10
12
1
2

Event
New Kansai International Airport Company (NKIAC) established
KIX
wins judges’
specialaward, launches
Airports Council
Int’l (ACI)Asia-Pacific 2011 Green Airports Recognition Awards
Professor
KIXecoquiz system
at Environmental
CenterPhase 2 airport island construction almost completed, land development work by KALD is completed
Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport are merged
KIX earns runner-up award in 2012 Osaka Environmental Awards for efforts to grow seaweed beds
KIX Sky Park opens adjacent to Phase 2 Terminal Building, trial begins for hydrogen fuel cell buses
Olive tree planting ceremony along walking path for Phase 2, decision made to do KIX Megasolar project
Display at Eco-Products 2012, and four regular chargers installed in parkade for electric vehicles
Int’l Strategy Comprehensive Special Area expanded by Kansai Innovation to include KIX (green innovation theme)
Smart Eco Logi Council holds ceremony for launch of 20 large CNG trucks in international freight zone
KIX Eco-Island Promotion Council changes name to KIX Smart Island Council
KIX Smart Island Plan adopted
Summer Vacation Family Eco Classes held
East Asia Airport Alliance (EAAA) annual general meeting held. ―Environmental Relay Declaration‖ adopted
Display at Eco-Products 2013 exhibition. Also, held Winter Vacation Family Eco Classes
KIX announces event for EAAA Environmental Relay
KIX Megasolar starts generating electricity (largest photovoltaic system of any Asian airport)□ Notes
5. Air heater used to prevent white smoke
An air heater is used to reduce moisture content inemissions by introducing heated air into the flow,
to ensure that white smoke being emitted fromexhaust stacks does not reduce visibility foraircraft or the control tower.

1. Lden (day-evening-night equivalent level)
An indicator for measurement for environmental
quality standards to measure aircraft noise, in use
since fiscal 2013. Units are in decibels (dB).
(Previous indicator was WECPNL.) Under theenvironmental quality standards, a maximum Lden
57 dB (WECPNL 70) applies to exclusively
residential areas, and a maximum of Lden 62 dB(WECPNL 75) applies to other areas where
normal living conditions need to be protected.

6. GPU (ground power unit)
Stationary or mobile equipment/facilities that
supply air conditioning or electricity to parked
aircraft. The use of GPUs can reduce the amountof fuel consumption by aircraft onboard auxiliary
power units (APUs).

2. Transitioning to quieter aircraft
KIX made an effort to move toward quieter
aircraft by instituting a complete ban starting in
April 2002 on flights by any aircraft notcomplying with Chapter III of the Convention on
International Civil
Aviation,
Annex 16
(Environmental Protection) on aircraft noise
standards of the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO).

7. AIP
Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP)
contain essential information for aircraft operation.
In Japan they are compiled by the Civil Aviation
Bureau (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism).
8. Restricted areas
Runways and other landing/takeoff areas, taxiways,
aprons, and other areas where entry has been
restricted by signage.

3. Quieter flight procedures
Noise-reducing flight procedures for aircraft,including delayed use of flaps and delayed
deployment of landing gear on approach to therunway.

9. EAAA(East Asia Airports Alliance) The East Asia
Airport Alliance (EAAA) was created in
December 2001 to seek collective solutions tocommon issues for the operation of majorinternational airports in the East Asian region,
namely, Japan, China, and Korea, and tocontribute to the improvement of airports andairline services in the region. Thirteen companies
are currently members, and two meetings are heldeach year (coordinators’ meeting, and an annual
general meeting by top executives).

4. Continuous descent operations (CDO)
A method of aircraft flight during descent,maintaining the minimum engine thrust for
optimal descent (not horizontal flight) until theaircraft reaches the starting point for instrument
landing. Benefits of the method include reduced
fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions.

33New Kansai International Airport Company, Ltd.
Corporate Communication Department
Smart Island Promotion Group
Tel: 072-455-2169 Fax: 072-455-2052
Web: http//www.nkiac.co.jp/env/index.html◎ Published September 2014