Osaka International Airport
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1. Basic policies of the ITM Environmental Plan ···················· 1
2. Environmental management structure ······························ 4
3. Environmental initiatives ·············································· 5
An airport that respects the local environment ···················· 5
An airport that respects the global environment ·················· 14
An airport that recycles resources···································· 19
An airport that respects biodiversity ································ 23
An airport that respects the local community ····················· 25
4. Outline of Osaka International Airport ····························· 27

Appendices····································································· 29

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■ Eco-Airport
An eco-airport can be defined as an airport that implements measures to protect the environment andcreate a good environment at the airport and in the surrounding region. In concrete terms, suchmeasures can include conserving energy (reducing CO2 emissions) and water, reducing waste, andtaking other environmental measures in region of the airport.

Reference: Civil Aviation Bureau (http://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001031696.pdf, in Japanese)■ Outline of ITM Environmental Plan

Outline of ITM Environmental Plan

Osaka International Airport established the ITM
Eco-Airport Council based on the eco-friendly
airport concept. Its members are airport-related
partners(35

businesses

and3municipal

governments). The Council produced the ITM
Environmental Plan in March 2007 and revised it inMarch 2012. The Plan covers the current status of
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targets,

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implementation

schedules, and more, and aims include conserving
energy (reduce emissions CO2 emissions) and water,
reducing waste at the airport, etc.

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 Target year: FY2015(Targets are for Year 10, with Year 1 being theyear the Plan was adopted.)- An interim assessment was done based ondata to FY2010. A final report is planned for
FY2016 (a year after the target year).
 Target activities: All activities at the airport,
including activities of people, aircraft,vehicles, monorails, facility operations, andmore Area covered: ITM airport and region
 Environmental parameters: air, energy,
noise, water, soil, waste, natural environment,other Assessment and reporting: Environment
report is to be released every year, covering
status of Plan implementation status andassessments.

■ Measures by ITM in the surrounding region
For years, ITM has been taking measures to reduce aircraft noise in the region around the airport andbe “an airport that respects the local community,” including identifying noise sources and reducing
the impacts of noise. These measures include soundproofing upgrades for housing, projects to
expand greenspace, monitoring and reporting of data on aircraft noise, and more.

■ Evolution of ITM Environmental Plan
In July 2012, Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International Airport (ITM) were
integrated, and a decision was also made to integrate their eco-airport policies. As part of efforts tomake KIX an eco-airport, the airport’s third environmental plan was developed, dubbed the “Smart
Island Plan.” It covers environmental measures that can be implemented sustainably as an“environmentally-advanced airport.” The Smart Island Plan includes measures and environmental
targets based on the five basic policies shown below.

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■ Structure of five basic policies and specific initiatives

Note: Asterisk (*) indicates an initiative that applies to more than one objective.
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To implement the Eco-Airport Plan, the Osaka International Airport Eco-Airport Council was
created, with the Osaka Civil Aviation Bureau (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport andTourism), airline companies, and other airport businesses. Its function is to establish environmental
targets and promote environmental activities in a unified way. The environmental management
structure is designed as shown below.

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Reducing aircraft noise
ITM implements various measures to reduce aircraft noise, including restricting the number ofaircraft movements and hours of operation time, as well as encouraging the use of quieter aircraft,establishing flight routines that mitigate noise impacts, and constantly monitoring aircraft noise.

■ Measures at noise source(Restricting flight movements and hoursof operation)
Until further notice, KIX restricts aircraft
moments (landing-takeoff cycles) to 370
per day, in consideration of noise andother impacts of aircraft on the region
around the airport. In addition, startingwith the summer schedule of 2015, theshift was made toward quieter propeller
aircraft, with a ratio of 200 slots for jets
versus 170 for low-noise aircraft,increasing
convenience.
Weareappealing to airline companies tointroduce low-noise aircraft to make useof these slots. In addition, airport operation is 14 hours per day, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and we
strive to keep operations within those hours, in cooperation with airline companies.
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Osaka International Airport gets top rank for on-time performance two years in a row(OAG Punctuality League 2015)
OAG gave Osaka International Airport the top rank for on-time performance in the small
airports worldwide category of the OAG Punctuality League 2015 (see notes 1, 2, 3). This is thesecond year ranking as best airport, with on-time performance increasing from 93.2% in 2014
to 93.85% in 2015. A trophy and certificate were presented at ITM on February 18, 2016.
Notes
1. OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited: A U.K.-based air travel intelligence company thatgathers and publishes data on worldwide aviation, including the Official Airline Guide.
2. OAG Punctuality League 2015: Rankings are calculated as the ratio of departure and arrival
flights with less than 15 minutes of delay from scheduled times. On-time performance is ranked
by category, based on 2015 world flight data.
3. Small airports: Airports with less than 10 million scheduled departure seats per annum.
Source: New Kansai International Airport news release February 25, 2016.

Encouraging the use of quieter aircraft
Osaka International Airport promotes the introduction of low-noise aircraft through a uniquelanding fee system, with discounts for low-noise aircraft and surcharges for high-noise aircraft,based on actual noise levels measured around the airport.

Optimizing runway use
It is normally preferred that aircraft take off and land into the wind, but to reduce the impacts ofaircraft noise on the ground, Runway 32 is normally operated at ITM until the southerly tailwind
reaches ten knots (5 meters per second), as long conditions are safe (see photo for flight direction).

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Noise abatement flight procedures
As shown in the graphic below, we also make an effort to mitigate the impacts of aircraft noise byadopting noise abatement flight procedures.

Noise reduction at the airport○ Noise reduction measures during
aircraft engine testing
To reduce the impacts of noise emitted
during aircraft engine testing, a large
sound-blocking wall was installed at
the engine testing site, and rules are inplace for the location, timing, andmethods of testing.

■ Aircraft engine testing site
The noise blocking effect reduces the noise level of a B747-400(take-off power) to below 65 dB in the vicinity of the airport.

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○ Promoting use of GPUs and limiting use of APUs
In order to reduce noise impacts from auxiliary power units (APUs) while aircraft are parked,
we are promoting the use of ground power units (GPUs).
■ GPU usage status
GPUs supply electricity and air
conditioning.
(Photo: GPU in use at ITM. Electricity isprovided as soon as aircraft arrives.)
E.g., in the case of a Boeing 777, an APU at a
distance of 20 meters has noise level of 92 dBA,
while a GPU is not audible even at a distance of
one meter.
Source: AGP Corp.
(http://www.agpgroup.co.jp/agp/airport.html)○ Other measures to reduce noise

Besides aircraft, noise is also emitted from ground support equipment (GSE) vehicles. We
are working to reduce noise levels at the airport by introducing low-noise equipment suchas electric vehicles and electric-powered forklifts.

Measurement and monitoring of aircraft noise
To monitor aircraft noise, ITM conducts continuous monitoring of noise levels at 10 locations in
the airport region, and releases the results publicly. Noise levels are also measured on an irregularand short-term basis as required.

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■ Improving airport design
We have installed noise barrier walls and built noise barrier berms around the airport to mitigate
noise impacts from aircraft on the runway, etc.

Noise barrier wall

Noise barrier berm

■ Measures in the region of the airport
Kansai Airports implements the following measures around the airport to reduce the noise in theregion of Osaka International Airport and improve the living environment. Relocationcompensation is applied to areas significantly affected by aircraft noise (Class 2 and 3 areas), andland obtained through this means is used to build parks and green space, in an effort to mitigate
noise impacts. In Class 1 areas and their vicinity, upgrades are provided to make housing moresound proof.

■ Overview of measures in the region of the airport

Relocation compensation programs
For buildings and land located in a zone when it is designated a Class 2 area, the airport has a
program to provide compensation for buildings and purchase the land based on an owner’s request
to relocate outside the Class 2 area.
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Utilization of land acquired by compensated relocation program
To prevent new negative impacts of aircraft noise in Class 3 zones around the airport and improve
the living environment in the area, we create green spaces as buffer zones (see photos below)
between the airport and surrounding areas, through landscaping and planting of vegetation in areas
obtained through our relocation compensation program.
With the progress of the relocation compensation program in Class 2 and 3 zones, there has been
an increase in vacant sites (after residents have relocated) in the area. Responding to community
concerns about losing local cohesiveness, the airport has been working to develop green space in aplanned and integrated way, by having Class 2 and 3 zones and surrounding areas designated as
green space, as defined under the nation's City Planning Act. Examples include the Itami Sora
Park on the Hyogo Prefecture side and Fureai Ryokichi (public green space) on the Osaka
Prefecture side of the airport.
Also, with the aims of letting local residents become familiar with the airport through greeneryand positive experiences as well as contributing to disaster prevention in the region, the Air Front
Oasis Shimogawara was designed to improve the living environment for local residents and also
have disaster prevention features included in the green space, and adjacent to this, Itami City
developed the Shimogawara Green Area (photos on next page).

Green buffer zones
Green buffer zones created on sites after residents have relocated out of Class 3 areas near airport

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Itami Sky Park
This green space opened in 2008 as a place of relaxation for the local community and is also designed
to serve as a refuge area in time of disaster.

Fureai Ryokuchi (Friendship Green Square), Toyonaka City
This is green space for use by the local community, designed with public input, with sports andrecreational facilities. It includes biotopes (see page 23), a multi-purpose square, tennis courts, heatedswimming pool, grass areas, a playing field, and more.

Air Front Oasis Shimogawara and Shimogawara Green Area
Air Front Oasis Shimogawara is well-located with a view of Osaka International Airport. Its mainfeature is an observation deck with a commanding view of the daily activities at the airport, but it also
includes a monument to the wind and other items with an aeronautical motif. Together with the
Shimogawara Green Area provided by Itami City, it is a place for locals to relax and enjoy the play
and athletic equipment, and rest area.

Shimogawara Green Area

Air Front Oasis

We lease these areas to local governments at no charge for various uses including children’s playand for fire prevention water tanks.
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Below are examples of sound-proofing upgrade and other programs offered in the airport region.
Category

OutlineSoundproofing ofSoundproofing of schools, If the aircraft noise exceeds intensity and frequency limits

public facilitiesetc.

specified by legislation* related to aircraft noise prevention,a subsidy is provided to surrounding local governments andother bodies for work (soundproofing, installation of
upgraded air conditioning) to prevent or reduce aircraft noisein facilities including schools, child care centers, andhospitals, etc.

Improvement of shared or Based on legislation,* a subsidy is provided to municipal
common-use facilities

governments where noise reaches Lden 57 (or W70), for
improvements of shared or common-use facilities used by
local residents for learning and other purposes. Eligible work
includes new construction, renovation, installation of
upgraded air conditioning, etc.

Soundproofing ofSoundproofing of housing Based on legislation,* a subsidy is provided for work tohousingprevent or mitigate aircraft noise (soundproofing, installationof upgraded air conditioning) on housing that was located inClass 1 zones when the national government made thedesignation.

Act on Prevention of Damage caused by Aircraft Noise in Areas around Public Airports (Act No. 110 of 1967)

Other programs
Category
Other

Mobile health checkups

OutlineTo promote the good health of residents living near the
airport, mobile health checkups are offered, particularly forpeople who live in areas with greater amounts of aircraft
noise.

Environmental

In order to improve the living environment around theimprovements in

airport, this program offers subsidies for efforts of thesurrounding areas

surrounding local governments, to improve noise-measuring
equipment, parks, and local facilities, improve convenience,
revitalize the area, and other activities.

Developing and leasing noise-resistant facilities
In addition to the programs described above, based on the Osaka International Airport Regional
Improvement Plan established by the governors of Osaka and Hyogo prefectures, we develop andlease “noise-resistant facilities” (including commercial facilities, car parking lots, etc.) whosefunctioning is less likely to be affected by aircraft noise, while also considering the living
environment around the airport. The purpose of this program is to effectively utilize sites once
residents have relocated away after receiving compensation.

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Conserving air quality■

Converting building boilers to gas
In November 2011, we converted boilers in the terminal building from heating oil A to gas. This
contributes to air quality conservation by reducing emissions of hazardous substances generated
from burning heavy oil.
● Gas-fired hot water boiler
Boilers are being converted from heavy heating oil (containing sulfur, other pollutants), reducing air pollution.

Conserving water quality■

Conversion to eco-friendly snow-melting agent
In the past, ITM used snow-melting agent of urea type, but large runoff of this agent could lead toeutrophication of water bodies. We have therefore switched to acetate-based snow melting agents,
which are expected to have lower impacts on water quality.

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Conversion to anti-icing and deicing fluid
The consumption of anti-icing and deicing fluid depends largely on weather conditions andfluctuates from year to year. Some businesses have upgraded to better spraying equipment,
boosting the efficiency of spraying operations.

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(2) An airport that respects the global environment
Promoting energy conservation■ Introducing energy-saving equipment
ITM encourages all businesses and contractors aim for high energy efficiency, including the use ofenergy-saving types of lighting and air conditioning equipment.
●Escalators with motion sensors (passenger terminal, monorail station, and connecting bridge)
We have installed motion sensors to reduce electrical consumption at times and locations with fewer users.
立体連絡通路等に設置。

Monorail station

Passenger terminal●Lighting control based on light sensors (passenger terminal)
Electricity consumption is reduced by outside light sensors that turn lights on automatically when darkness issensed, and off when brightness is sensed.

Sensitivity control

Light sensors

 Control can be set toturn on in range frombelow 5 Lx to over
300 Lx.

Mercury lights in building● Mist shower (concourse) Cooling mist showers installed to keep temperature from rising on hot summer days.

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● Bicycle trailers (ANA) Eco-friendly hauling: Electric-powered bicycle pulling a trailer.

● Heat-reflecting film on windows (passenger terminal) Heat-reflecting film on windows reflects sunlight and reduces increases in indoor temperature.

● LED lighting (south connecting bridge, north taxi stand) LEDs last long, are efficient light sources, and use little electricity, reducing power consumption.
South connecting bridge

North taxi standON● Eco-friendly automatic door system (passenger terminal) Conventional automatic doors tend to slide open unnecessarily if a person simply walks past the door. We
have now installed sensors that determine whether a person intends to walk past or through the door. This
reduces unneeded door opening, saving door power consumption and interior air conditioning. Locations
include all north-facing vestibules in the north terminal.

Automatic door stays closed as person walks past!

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■ Institutional measures for energy-saving
We make an effort to get everyone involved in energy saving. Here are some examples: JAL flight attendants ask passengers to lower window shades when aircraft are parked.
 Airport businesses reported the following efforts: Encourage staff to wear lighter clothing
during the national “Coolbiz” energy-saving campaign each summer (22 businesses), turn off
lights when not needed (22), use window blinds (21), turn off office equipment when not inuse (19), intentionally space out lights being used (17), adjust air conditioner heating/coolingto save energy, (15) selectively turn air conditioners on or off (12).

● Intentionally spacing out lights being used
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 Electrical circuits and switches designed to improve selection of which lights to turn on/off.

● Signage and messaging asks for cooperation to save electricity.

 Lights, air conditioning (top left) Elevators (above) Vending machines (left)
 Everywhere (right)

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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions■ Promoting the use of low-emission aircraftThanks to their high-performance engines and lower weight due to the use of composite materials,
the latest Boeing 787 aircraft are approximately 20% more fuel-efficient than other aircraft ofsimilar size, resulting in approximately 20% reduced greenhouse gas emissions. For other aircraft
as well, airline companies are making an effort to use low-emission engines when acquiring new
equipment.

■ Promoting GPU use, discouraging APU use
Carbon dioxide emissions can be significantly reduced if power and other services are provided
by a ground power unit (GPU) instead of onboard auxiliary power unit (APU) while the aircraft
is parked. The use of GPUs at ITM is on the rise, with the number of hours used increasing by
12% between fiscal 2011 and 2015.
●Use of GPUs
GPUs provide electrical power and air conditioning to parked aircraft (as depicted in photo below, taken at ITM).

As example of significant benefits, a Boeing
777 emits 1,166 kg/hr of CO2 when using an
APU, but only 50.8 kg/hr with a GPU,
resulting in a large reduction in emissions.
Source: AGP Group(http://www.agpgroup.co.jp/agp/airport.html)

Air conditioning

Power■ Vehicle idling prevention campaign
We are also helping to reduce CO2 emissions by reducing vehicle fuel consumption, throughawareness campaigns to promote eco-friendly driving habits, including encouraging drivers not
to idle their vehicle engines while stopped. ITM airport businesses that use vehicles report thatthey are conducting idling prevention campaigns (9 businesses) and eco-driving practices (6businesses).

■ Promoting the use of public transportation
To promote the use of public transportation by our airport users, we offer connecting passengers
free limousine bus services between ITM and KIX airports, and work with public transportationcompanies to improve long-distance bus services.

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Promoting the use of eco-vehicles■ Introducing eco-vehicles
Airports typically use many vehicles as ground support equipment (GSE) for aircraft operations,and transporters (passenger vehicles) to move people around, so the use of "eco-cars" or
eco-friendly vehicles can help to reduce their CO2 emissions. It takes time to add eco-cars tofleets, but ITM is gradually increasing their number. In addition, it is important to provide
chargers in order to promote the spread of electric vehicles, and ITM has been installing theseelectric chargers to airport parking lots.
● Charging station for electric vehicles
Quick charging stations have been installed in ITM parking lots

Promoting the use of clean energy■ Installing photovoltaic systems
ITM has installed photovoltaic systems (solar power generation) to promote clean energy.
● Photovoltaic panels
Solar panels installed on roof of ITM administrative building18

(3) An airport that recycles resources
Zero emissions■ Reducing and recycling waste as a resource
At ITM we are working to limit the amount of waste generated, by putting runway grassclippings to practical uses as animal feed and compost (see next page), re-using office materials,
and recovering useful waste, etc. We also strive to increase the recycling rate by carefully sorting
waste, and have a number of other initiatives to reduce the use of copy paper.
● Separate bins to sort waste, and a scene of separated garbage before being hauled away
Separation of waste is an important step in recycling.

●Preparation before resource recovery (examples of deconstructing, breakdown and sorting)■ Garbage reduction campaign
There is a high awareness of the need to reduce the amount of waste generated at ITM. Only asmall number of airport businesses are conducting garbage reduction campaigns, but most haverelated efforts, such as reducing the use of copy paper, and reusing office supplies and equipment.

■ Promoting green purchasing
We promote green purchasing based on the Act on Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly
Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities, and on guidelines provided by Japan’s Green
Purchasing Network (GPN). Many businesses at the airport are engaged in green purchasing.
● Green purchasingThis means giving a preference for products with lower environmental
impacts, including the impacts of manufacturing processes.

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ITM Sora Farm Project・ Osaka International Airport produces about 930 tons of grass clippings annually frommaintenance along the runways.
→Clippings are processed into organic fertilizer and used at ITM Sora Farm.
→Clippings are also fermented to produce silage and provided as feed at no cost to livestock
farms and the Foundation for the Protection of Deer in Nara Park.
・ The fertilizer from grass clippings has been registered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries as "Itami Airport 1 and 2" brand (October 25, 2015). This is first case of any
Japanese airport registering a pesticide-free organic fertilizer.
・ ITM has received considerable media coverage and corporate interest for these efforts, whichearn Osaka International Airport a reputation as an environmentally-advanced airport.

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Conserving and recycling water■ Promoting water conservation
Businesses at ITM airport are promoting water conservation through various means, including
the use of automatic faucets in sinks for handwashing, and noise generators in women’s toilets
that reduce the need to flush. Additional approaches include adjusting water pressure and flow
rates of toilets and hand washers, using displays and notices, and applying stickers as reminders
for users to conserve water.

■ Using captured/reclaimed water
Some businesses at ITM reduce clean water consumption by collecting rainwater for uses such as
sprinkling and watering (surfaces, plants, etc.).
● Rainwater storage tanks
Rainwater falling on airport facilities is captured, stored, and then pumped out for other uses. This helps
to reduce the consumption of clean water.

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Other initiatives■ Donation of used ground support equipment (GSE)
Handover Ceremony of Airport Chemical Fire Engines to Republic of
the Union of Myanmar
Osaka International Airport processed a request for assistance from the Republicof the Union of Myanmar (Civil Aviation Bureau, Transport Ministry) to provide
through a grant assistance program two airport chemical fire engines (12,500
and 3,000 cubic meter capacity) which had retired from service at the end of
March 2015 (FY2014). The equipment arrived in Myanmar recently and theevent was commemorated by a hand-over ceremony. This transfer was realized
thanks to Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP), a
program under Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
About GCP (excerpt from Ministry of Foreign Affairs website): This is a
program launched in 1989 to respond to various needs of developing countries.
Overseas diplomatic offices with local knowledge play a central role in securing
funds for relatively small projects (generally 10 million yen or less) that are
implemented locally in developing countries by the community, educational or
medical institutions, or international or local non-governmental organizations.
Hand-over ceremony

Source: NKIAC News Release, October 26, 2015

Retired fire engines provided through grant assistance

8,000 m3 fire engine (retired Dec. 2015)

Rescue lighting truck (retired Feb 2016)

Two fire engines retired from service in fiscal 2015, and as Japan had alreadyreceived requests from developing countries, we decided to provide them as aninternational contribution under the government's grant assistance program. The
Society for Promotion of Japanese Diplomacy, introduced by Japan's Civil
Aviation Bureau, will hand all procedures after we have transferred the vehicles
to that society, including selection of recipient countries, preparation, anddelivery.
Recipient(s): To be determined (candidates include Bhutan, Djibouti, etc.)
Schedule: Delivery: August or September
Press release: Issued once recipient country is determined.
CSR Report (February)
Note: There are plans to revise the markings from NKIAC to Osaka
International Airport.

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(4) An airport that recycles resources
Creating natural environments■ Parks and green spaces near the airport
Around the airport are parks and other areas developed using vacant sites after residents haverelocated away with compensation. A particular example is the Fureai Ryokuchi (FriendshipGreen Square), which has an open area containing a biotope, creating a space for visitors to havecontact with nature.

● Biotopes in the Fureai Ryokuchi
 Urban biotope features water's edge, attracts dragonflies and other life.
 The biotope supports diversity of habitat, with flowing water and pond, rocky banks,
and aquatic plants.
. green space at the airport■ Creating
Osaka International Airport has planted green areas and a “Flower Campus" on the roof of thepassenger terminal building. The planting of flower beds instead of grass helps reduce the need to
cut grass and also improves the scenery.

● Greenery at the airport (passenger
terminal building) Green roof on terminal building (upper left)
helps regulate temperature inside the building.
 Greenery on roof deck (upper right) creates aplace to relax and contributes to better scenery.

 Green walls (left) can be found in many
locations.

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Pulling weeds● Greening the airport (aroundbuildings): “Flower Campus”

The result

 Designs are developed by studentsof Osaka Prefectural Engei HighSchool(specializinginhorticulture), and teachers, students
and airport staff cooperate to
manage the greenery twice eachyear.

● Greening the airport (around buildings): “Butterfly
Garden”
 As one type of “biotope,” the same school helped to develop the“Butterfly Garden,” which features plants that attract butterflies andother insects. To celebrate the garden, we hold “ITM Butterfly
Garden Nature Seminars.”● Greening the airport (around buildings)
 We install greenery in many places in the terminal building, creating comforting spaces.

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(5) An airport that respects the local community
Information disclosure■ Publishing environmental monitoring data and environmental reports
ITM publishes environmental monitoring data and environmental reports.
・ Environmental monitoring data (aircraft noise measurements):
http://www.kansai-airports.co.jp/efforts/environment/itm/monitoring/・ Environmental reports (Osaka International Airport, Eco-Airport Report):
http://www.kansai-airports.co.jp/efforts/environment/itm/ecoairport/

Dialogue with the local community
Osaka International Airport aims for good communication through information sharing andinteractions with local communities. Below are some examples:■ Exchanging views with local governments
Kansai Airports works to provide suitable forums for dialogue with local communities, and holds
regular meetings with the “Council of Local Cities Near the Osaka International Airport”(consisting of ten cities) to promote measures to address aircraft noise and safety, and discussurban planning issues in the airport area.

■ Releasing information on environmental efforts and programs
Kansai Airports actively uses every opportunity and medium to introduce to others its efforts toconserve the environment, including environmental initiatives around the airport, soundproofing
upgrades, and more. Details are available from the website indicated below. (Nearby local
governments also release information through their own websites and other means.)
http://www.kansai-airports.co.jp/efforts/environment/itm/taisaku/■ Providing opportunities to learn about the environment
Kansai Airports regularly offers science classes and other opportunities to learn about theenvironment. Also, biotopes and green areas around Osaka International Airport offer great
opportunities to learn about the environment. (For more information about nearby green spaces,
please contact the local governments managing them.)■ Events at the airport
Osaka International Airport holds a variety of events at the airport as shown below.

25 Osaka International Airport: Kuuraku Festa
 16th La Sora Sketching Competition for primary school children
 ITM Airport Academy: Drawing, Security and Environment classes
 Other: Concerts (live jazz, etc.), photo exhibitions, etc.

Mascots “Kankun” (KIX), “Sorayan” (ITM)

Festa features products from ITM airport destinations,food stalls, and exciting booth presented by airlines.

● Kuuraku Festa 2015 (stage event)● Kuuraku Festa 2015 (outdoor booths)● Environmental class● Sketching competition for primaryschool children

Cooperating with airport-related businesses
Osaka International Airport cooperates with airport-related businesses to promote environmental
conservation, learning and education.
・Osaka International Airport Eco-Airport Council
The airport also exchanges information with other Japanese airports regarding efforts to conserve
the environment.

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Chronology of Osaka International Airport
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Event
Complete return of airport from U.S. forces to Japan. Renamed “Osaka
Airport” by the Ministry of Transport (runway was 1,828 m long).
Designated a class 1 airport based on Civil Airport Development Law andrenamed “Osaka International Airport.”
International flights begin.
Passenger jet service begins.
Construction of terminal building completed.
Additional runway (3,000 m) opens and airport takes its present form.
International flights shift to newly opened Kansai International Airport
Osaka Monorail starts operation.
Former international terminal building is renovated and opens as South
Terminal.
New Kansai International Airport Company established.
Management of Osaka International Airport and Kansai International
Airport is integrated.
Kansai Airports established.
Kansai Airports starts operations.

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Major targets and status of achievement
This page summarizes, for each environmental parameter, the major targets and status ofachievement at Osaka International Airport.
Parameter

TargetAir andenergy■ Reduce CO2 emission as muchas possible
Note: Calculated emissions
may increase or decrease fromreference year depending on
CO2 conversion factor used forelectricity. Target has therefore
been set as having little change
from reference year.

Noise andvibration

Water

Soil

Waste

NatureOther■ Reduce noise and vibration byusing low-noise equipment/
vehicles and ground power units(GPUs)■ Reduce clean water use
continuously by 2% annuallyfrom FY2006■ Consider using reclaimed waterby installing advanced treatment
facilities at the time of new
construction, additions or
upgrades to buildings.
■ 100% ratio of use of acetic acid,formic acid-based snow-melting
agent■ Use less anti-icing/deicing fluid■ As target for waste reduction, do
not generate more general waste
than in FY2001■ Exceed 30% as the recycling rate
for general waste■ Exceed 32% as the recycling rate
for industrial waste■ Maintain the existing area ofgreen space on the airport
grounds and promote more
greening and conservation to theextent possible■ Steadily increase the utilization
ratio rate of public transportation

Status

Details

Progress

1. Promote the use of low-emission aircraft engines

4

2. Expand GPU usage as much as operations permit

4

3. Promote the use of eco-vehicles for ground support equipment(GSE), considering technological development

3

4. Promote the adoption and efficient use of energy-efficient lighting
and air conditioning

4

5. Use thorough organizational approach to energy-saving behavior

4

6. Convert building boilers to gas fuel5

7. Organizationally promote idling prevention campaigns

4

1. Promote the introduction of low-noise aircraft

4

2. Promote the use of GPUs

4

3. Convert to low-noise vehicles for GSE-related functions

4B

1. Promote water-conservation by installing automatic faucets for
handwashing, water-conserving equipment and parts

44B

2. Raise water conservation awareness of airport users and others
through awareness campaigns
3. Continue investigating the use of clean water as part of total cleanwater consumption at the airport

4A

1. Shift from urea type to acetic acid, formic acid-basedsnow-melting agent, which is more eco-friendly

5B

2. Consider measuring water quality when there is an increase in use
or change in type of chemicals used

3A

1. Raise environmental awareness through campaigns and promote
environmental literacy

4

2. Regularly and continuously investigate and analyze the amount ofindustrial waste generated

4A

3. Encourage proactive reuse of used products

4

4. Reduce volume and improve recycling rates of industrial waste

4

5. Promote green purchasing

4

1. Continuously care for and maintain greenery at the airport

4

1. Promote public awareness activities targeting travelers and travel
agencies, based on cooperation and collaboration

3

2. Encourage drivers to use public transportation instead of private
cars

3

B

A

Evaluation








B

A

B




Progress toward targets
A: Steadily progressing toward target
B: Little change from reference year
C: Worse than the reference year
Note: Reference year FY2006 for clean water use & soil. Others: FY2001.
Progress of initiatives
5: Achieved, or expected to be achieved earlier than planned
4: Progressing steadily
3. Progressing but with delays
2: Moving away from target
1: Far from achieving target

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■ CO2 emissions (Air)
Annual carbon dioxide emissions were on declining trend from the reference year FY2001 to
FY2009, then increased until FY2013, but were lower again in FY2015 at 26,522 t-CO2 (roughly
the same level as the reference year). Emissions per passenger jumped significantly in FY2011,
but thereafter were level or decreasing slightly. The jump in FY2011 was due to a major increasein the CO2 emission factor for electricity (due to nuclear power plants being halted) and areduction in passenger traffic, and these are likely a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake inMarch 2011. Airports typically consume a large amount of electricity, so the amount of CO2
emissions is significantly affected by changes in the CO2 emission factor (with which emissions
are calculated).
For comparison, the graphs on the next page show how emissions would have been calculated if
the CO2 emission factor for electricity had remained the same as when the ITM Environmental
Plan was adopted. The graphs show total CO2 emissions on a declining trend since the reference
year, and emissions per passenger also declining steadily after FY2010.

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For comparison: Emissions as calculated using CO2 emission factor from year of
adoption of ITM Environmental Plan

Note: CO2 emission factors in the year when the ITM Environmental
Plan was adopted are from a report from the Panel Committee on GHG
Emission Calculation Methods (Ministry of the Environment, Japan,2010).

■ Eco-friendly vehicle use (air)The penetration ratio of eco-friendly vehicles was increasing steadily from the reference year
FY2001 to FY2009, but has been generally unchanged since then. The ratio is affected by thetiming of new additions to the vehicle fleets, and this is likely an explanation for the relative lackof change.

Note: Eco-cars (or eco-friendly vehicles) here include natural gas, electric, hybrid, methanol, LPG(liquefied petroleum gas), fuel cell, and certified low-emission vehicles. Examples of the latter(certified low-emission) are vehicles certified as having achieved Japan's 2000 and 2005 vehicle
emission standards.

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■ Clean water use (water)
The amount of clean water used varies slightly year to year, but in FY2015 it was about 83%
below FY2006 consumption, and about 59% below FY2001. (The average annual reduction from
FY2006 to FY2015 is about 1.9%, calculated from the reduction to 322,000 m3 (FY2015) from
390,000 m3 (FY2006), or 17.0% for the period. Our environmental target is for a 2% annual
reduction, so we need to make an effort for further reductions.) The trend over time shows asteady decline in consumption from FY2008 to FY2012, but an increase from FY2012 toFY2014. (The first graph below shows total clean water use.) The increase in total clean water
consumption is likely due to an increase in passenger traffic, but as the second graph shows, theconsumption per passenger has been steadily declining since FY2010 as passenger traffic
increases.

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■ The use of snow-melting agent and deicing/anti-icing fluid (soil)
No snow-melting agent was used from FY2006 to FY2011. It was used from FY2012 onward,
but the entire amount was the acetic-acid type, which has low impacts on water quality.
As for anti-icing/deicing fluid, consumption is affected by weather (minimum temperatures at the
Toyonaka weather station), but also by factors such as patterns of continued low temperatures,and hours of operation, so general assessments are difficult. Therefore there are no special
variations in the assessment of anti-icing/deicing fluid use.

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■ Waste generation (waste)
The amount of general waste (including waste grass clippings) increased temporarily but thendeclined steadily, and in FY2015 was about 85% of the amount in the reference year FY2001.
The amount of general waste (excluding grass clippings) has been declining steadily year afteryear. The graph shows the impact to reduce the general waste amount due to effective utilizationof grass clippings (to make animal feed and fertilizer) since FY2010.

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■ Recycling rate of waste (waste)
The recycling rate of general waste (excluding grass clippings) was slightly above 30% from
FY2006 to FY2010, and over 35% from FY2011 onward. The recycling rate of general waste
including grass clippings temporarily dropped below 30%, increased as grass clippings started tobe utilized more from FY2011, and has surpassed 40% since FY2012. The recycling rate forindustrial waste temporarily increased to 38% in FY2012 but has generally fluctuated between
20% and 30%. Our environmental target for the industrial recycling rate is 32%, so more effort isneeded in this area.
Note: Our quantity of industrial waste generated fluctuates significantly from year to year, andthe amount by sub-category can vary considerably, changing the relative proportion of thatcategory that year.

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■ Use of public transportation (other)
Transportation access to Osaka International Airport is highly convenient, and the use of public
transportation (monorail and bus in graph below) has been steady for many years, in the range of
70% to 80%.

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■ Status of implementation of initiatives
We surveyed businesses at ITM regarding which environmental initiatives they are implementing.
The graphs on the following pages summarize their responses, from the most to least common
actions. "Soft" measures are institutional, operational, and behavioral activities, while "hard"measures involve physical equipment and infrastructure, including the installation of facilities,
equipment, and systems.

Soft measures (1)38Soft measures (2)39Hard measures (1)40Hard measures (2)41■ Water, energy, waste

Facilities

EnergyUse

FY2006

FY2007

FY2008FY2009FY2010FY2011FY2012FY2013

FY2014FY2015

From grid
kWh／年Electricity Self generated kWh／年

55,203,891

54,141,511

53,782,296

53,297,296

53,657,180

49,757,239

45,422,959

44,623,981

43,751,338

42,314,587

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

City gasm3/yr

1,329,443

1,254,497

1,074,364

899,7021,070,047

1,161,421

1,051,597

1,045,743

992,832

890,282

Propane gas

m3/yr

729

843

631

839

795

762

755

639

639

613

Keroseneℓ/yr

55,54380,36076,23854,30754,46555,251

55,23260,80550,54146,450

Heavy oil Aℓ/yr

638,700

652,200

492,700

294,000

364,000

89,00068,00062,00055,00022,822Gasoline

ℓ/yr

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Light oil

ℓ/yr

0

0

0

484

920

1,047

1,128

1,303

1,578

5,357

Gasolineℓ/yr

120,724

122,944

137,069

104,399

113,814

94,075

107,193

101,586

103,293

88,296

Light oilℓ/yr

1,092,247

1,266,660

1,185,986

1,293,937

1,529,715

1,236,169

1,184,747

1,191,247

1,231,753

1,220,203

Gas

Other

VehiclesWater use

Waste
emissions

Tap water

m3/yr

390,020362,890

370,326

350,229

349,870

312,973

307,657

324,640

332,194322,275

Well water

m3/yr

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Other

m3/yr

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Reclaimed water

m3/yr

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Wastewater treatedm3/yr

363,604

337,909336,603324,206

335,328

308,351

298,327

316,383

323,937

312,394

General (excl grass clip)

t/yr

5,450

4,948

4,656

4,141

3,749

3,511

3,084

2,987

2,879

3,131

Industrial

t/yr

489

616

779

604

942

551

619

528

608

549

Constructiont/yr

25,79729,7894,968

60,783

3,528

2,846

810

288

240

494

Grass clippings (disposed)

t/yr

807

749

894

581

381

509

152

224

171

250

Controlled industrial

t/yr

35

67

155

28

14

21

11

7

15

18

Clean
water

■ CO2 conversion factors
Conversion factor

City gas

Propane

Kerosene

Heavy oil A

Gasoline

Light oil

0.00223

0.0066

2.49

2.71

2.32

2.58

t-CO2/kℓt-CO2/kℓt-CO2/kℓt-CO2/kℓ33(Units)t-CO2/m

t-CO2/mElectricity to CO2
conversion factors

FY2006

FY2007

FY2008FY2009FY2010FY2011FY2012FY2013

FH2014FY2015（kgｰCO2/kWh）

0.338

0.366

0.299

0.265

0.281

0.414

0.475

0.516

0.523

0.496

FY2007

FY2008FY2009FY2010FY2011FY2012FY2013

FH2014FY2015■ CO2 emissions
FY2006CO2 emissions (t-CO2/yr)

26,59628,14023,384

20,64922,80426,98427,55628,994

28,797

26,522

Number of passengers
CO2 emissions per person(kg-CO2/person)

16,842,868

15,937,494

15,382,431

14,606,951

14,193,277

12,909,665

13,147,345

14,101,239

14,620,934

14,626,431

1.58

1.77

1.52

1.41

1.61

2.09

2.10

2.06

1.97

1.81

■ Vehicles
FY2006

FY2007

FY2008FY2009FY2010FY2011FY2012FY2013

FH2014FY2015

Electric

台

11

11

10

9

9

11

11

11

11

9

Number of vehicles

Eco-

Hybrid

台

1

1

2

1

1

0

1

1

3

2

friendly

Natural gas

台

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

vehiclesLP gas

台

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Other

台

63

73

88

100

114

107

113

113

114

113

Other

Diesel

台

396

387

373

300

372

79

85

82

74

67

Gasoline

台

105

95

94

75

73

341

339

349

357

330

Other

台

10

10

10

10

10

5

5

5

1

2

Total

台

586

577

577

495

579

543

554

561

560

523

Ratio of eco-friendly veh.

％

12.8

14.7

17.3

22.2

21.4

21.7

22.6

22.3

22.9

23.7

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