HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY

Major indicators

Environmental Report■Greenhouse gas emissions (Sapporo and Hakodate campuses)■Energy consumption (Sapporo and Hakodate campuses)(ε/m2)

0.20
62.5

70

0.16
61.8

61.8

60
50

FY 2009

0.18

0.20

60.1

60.2

0.20

19.43

19.11

19.32

17.99

17.82

3.77

3.19

2.95

2.67

2.43

(t-CO 2)Abridged version

2,543
97,3952,707 2,745
87,044 88,630

91,269 90,530

Hakodate
Campus80,00060,000

SapporoCampus

Kerosene30

40,000

20

39.13

39.37

39.31

39.22

88,544

87,8772005

2006 2007 2008

84,33785,885

94,852

Fuel oil

39.78

20,0001002,653

Gas (boiler)

40

Environmental Report

2,725

100,000

Electricity

2005

2006

2007

2008

02009 (FY)2009 (FY)An increase of 0.2% on the previous year

An increase of 9.9% on the previous year

(Despite the opening of new research facilities, energy consumption
remained at the same level as in the previous year.)(The significant increase in CO2 emissions was due to a change
in the electricity conversion rate.)■Amount of general waste disposal (Sapporo Campus)■Water consumption (Sapporo Campus)(m3)(m3/m2)25,0002.5
Well water

Kitchen waste

20,000

2.0
1.69

1.58

1.5
1.0

1.39

1.34

15,344City water

1.51

1.43

1.27

1.34

2,402

10,000

1.29

1.22

0.5
0269

15,000

5,000
0.30

0.24

0.24

0.14

0.12

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009 (FY)

0

3,719

8,954

2005

A decrease of 6.3% on the previous year

12,179Glass bottles,
cans and PET bottles

12,975 13,518 13,459

256
2,544

248
2,388

244
2,374

4,050

3,970

3,809.4

Recyclable
waste

3,171
6,208

6,289

6,930

6,939.4

Miscellaneouswaste

2006

2007

2008

2009 (FY)238.6
2,472.1

A decrease of 0.4% on the previous year

(Consumption of city water and well water has fallen due to advanced
water-saving measures for laboratory equipment and water supply facilities.)(Further waste reduction measures are necessary.)

Note: Kitchen waste is generated from the University Hospital’s kitchen.

■Amount of paper procured (Sapporo Campus)(t)■Hazardous air pollutant concentration on campus

400(as of October 28, 2009)

365.1
323.0

Total amount of paper
procured (t)322.4
292.0300

268.6

Amount of recycled paperprocured (t)200School ofItems
School PharmaceuticalFaculty(environmental
NorthernofSciencesofquality
CampusScienceandEngineeringstandards)
Pharmacy
Benzene(≤ 0.003)

0.0006< 0.0005

0.00050.0007

Dichloromethane
0.0048(≤ 0.15)

0.00160.00440.00300.00420.00080.002310002005

2006

2007

2008

2009 (FY)

Chloroform(none)

An increase of 35.9% on the previous year
(The increase was due to the many conferences and other events held;
further steps are necessary to promote a paperless campus.)

0.0017* Concentration unit: mg/m3■ Quantity of PRTR chemicals handled, emitted and transferred (Sapporo Campus)
Chemicals
Ethylene oxide

Chloroform

A perennial species blooming on Sapporo Campus

Dichloromethane

Dioxins

FY

Quantity handled

Emissions to
the atmosphere

Quantity transferred tothe sewage system

Quantity transferredoff-site

2008

1,920

1,9200

2009

1,300

1,300

00

2008

10,000

190

7.2

9,800

2009

8,000

150

5.6

7,800

2008

4,490

190

1.8

4,300

2009

7,200

300

2.9

6,900

2008

−

0.34

00.019

2009

−

0.54

00.019* Unit: kg (mg-TEQ for dioxins)

Hokkaido UniversityNational University Corporation

Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0808

Hokkaido University

Email: bureau@hokudai.ac.jp

TEL: 011-716-2111
Website: http://www.hokudai.ac.jp/
Environmental Report 2009 http://www.hokudai.ac.jp/sisetu/ippan/kankkyou/2009.houkoku.pdf

0Message from the President

Hokkaido University contributes to sustainability
by addressing the challenges the human race faces
as global citizens and conserving our campus
for future generations.

Environmental issues around the globe

Hokkaido University is proud that it has

represent challenges for the entire human

produced not only researchers pursuing

race. If universities had taken the initiative

cutting-edge research but also researchers

earlier to relay the urgency of the situationthat diligently collect data that supports

facing the environment, the present mightsuch

have turned out differently. In order touniversity, we are composed of a variety ofcompensate for this delay, I believe it is thepeople studying a variety of subjects. It ismission of universities to get involved in theimperative for these people from differing

creation of a sustainable society; and toacademic fields to accept one another’s

this end, Hokkaido University initiatedpoints of view and at the same time

Sustainability Weeks in 2007 to communi-

develop the skills to communicate outside

cate our message to the world.

their familiar areas of knowledge. It is forSnow-melting system

6 Relaxing Area (central lawn)(CENSUS).

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Kita 18-jo Gate

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the Center for Sustainability Sciencements that form an integral part of ourKanjo StreetElm Tunnel

1

To Asabu

outcampus with its diverse botanical endow-

Kita 18-jo Station

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conduct research on plant life unique to theuniversity becomes cognizant of theircampus, and this environment has come toresponsibility as2

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educational system so that everyone in thead

It is necessary to globalize the college

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knowledge, that the university establishedcampus5 Hokkaido University Museum

ppothese students driven to expand theirnatural

2 Poplar Avenue-Sasustainability

the3 Bio Toilet

comprehensive

efforts include the conservation of ouracademic education. Our students utilize

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fecUniversity’sa

Hokkaido University is located in the center of
Sapporo (pop. 1.9 million). Our campus is widely
known and popular with residents as it retains alush greenery despite its proximity to the business
district. The environment is valued as an asset
inherited from our ancestors. We are therefore
dedicated to conserving the campus environment
while making improvements in the researchfacilities related to the reduction of environmental
impacts. Notable facilities and spaces on campus
are introduced here.

Pre

Hokkaido

research. As

Sapporo campus map ofenvironmental facilities

3

global citizens. At theInternational Residence

represent the identity of the university assame time, it is necessary that we continue

well as the people associated with it.

to keep in mind that we can learn from ourThis method of integrating our natural
resources into our broader sustainability

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natural environment and the people in theKita 13-jo Gate

4community.

Kita 12-jo Station

plan allows use to contribute toward reduc7

ing of our environmental burden, as wehave shown with our carbon offset project,
the “Northern Forest Project.” As with thisproject, it is necessary to include theKita 12-jo Street
Subway Namboku Line

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kodateMain L8ine

broader community in the project’s param-

Environmental Preservation Center

11 (Inorganic waste liquid treatment system)

Main Gate

eters by keeping them informed of theTo Botanic Garden

content and progress.

Kita 8-jo Street
To Sapporo Station

Outline of the Sapporo Campus

Sapporo Station

Land area: 1,776,248 m2(2.3 km from north to south, 1.2 km from east to west)
Total floor area of buildings: 714,683 m2
No. of staff: 3,720
No. of students: 17,285

Hiroshi Saeki
President of Hokkaido UniversityGraduate School of

To Asahikawa and Chitose

To Makomanai

7 Environmental Science

8 Visitor Center “Elm No Mori”

9 Sakushukotoni River“Low-energy house”

10 experimental housing

Yellow star-of-Bethlehem in

12 the Site of Old Village

13 Biogas plant

For the Creation of a Global Sustainable Society
Hokkaido University is dedicated to the development of internationally-minded students throughcooperation with various domestic and foreign universities and institutions.

Our goal is tobecome one of the centers of excellence for the creation of a sustainable society.

Global COE program “Establishment of Center for Integrated Field Environmental Science”
Findingsolutions

toenvironmental

Sustainability Weeks 2009

problems

Hokkaido University has hosted the Sustainability

requires multidimensional and practical research thatWeeks every year since 2007. This is an approach totakes regional and social background into account.

promote research and education that help build a

Hokkaido University aims to establish a world base forsustainable society. The Sustainability Weeks 2009 was“integrated field environmental science.” This is a study

held over a period of approximately two weeks fromon the occurrence of regional global warming based on

November 1. There were a total of 33 events when pre-observed field data. The use of a model of the global

and post-events were included.

warming process helps us to grasp the whole picture ofWe set out three principles for the Sustainability

global warming and predict its future development. ToWeeks 2009.

be a Global Center of the Excellence for earth system

They are multidimensional approaches,the provision of concrete solutions to build a sustainable
Practical training in our experimental forest during International Summer School

science that deals with global warming, we are commit-

society and deepened cooperation among academic

ted to educating researchers and environmental leaders

institutions. Many researchers attended thanks to thewho will play a crucial role in governments, companies

cooperation from partner universities at the forefront ofand schools.

global academia.

Sustainability Research Poster Contest

The Sustainability Research Poster

Contest was held for the participation of students. The
purpose of the contest was to train students to be able toplay an active role in the future.
HokkaidoUniversityaimstodeveloptheInternational summer school in Yakutsk (Russia)

Sustainability Weeks furthermore by providing a platform
for discussions open to the world as well as giving

International Antarctic Institute Project

The SD on Campus presentation
introduces activities made bya partner institution involved in
the creation of a sustainable society

opportunities for the future generations who will lead asustainable society to get together from around the world.

At present, it is an urgent task to understand thedynamism of the changing polar environment in orderto predict the future global environment.

Hokudai Genki Project:
To improve campus life
through student initiatives

With theparticipation of 17 universities and institutes from 12
countries including Japan, the International Antarctic
Institute (IAI) was started in 2006 as an international

The Hokudai Genki Project was established in 2001.

and multi-campus program for cryosphere scienceeducation.

The project aims to enhance the motivation of students

Participating universities and institutes

have a common curriculum and plan to offer a

Glacier field course in Switzerland

is entitled to submit project proposals.

program that allows students to select classes andCurriculum. Students who earn a certain amount ofpractical trainings held at places around the world.

credits from the IAI curriculum will be awarded theThe Graduate School of Environmental Science at

Diploma of Antarctic Science.

Hokkaido University started the Antarctic Science
HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY Environmental Report 2009

to learn and study. Any student of Hokkaido University
We support

approved projects by providing students with necessary materials. In the last nineyears, 173 projects were supported. This year, a variety of 25 autonomous andcreative projects, such as garbage recycling and a survey of insect and plant life oncampus, were selected and are currently being implemented.

Introduction of recyclable containers tothe campus during the university festival(Hokkaido University Festival Projectto Reduce Environmental Burdens)

Conserving Our Campus for Future Generations
Hokkaido University engages in research and activities to develop the whole campus into a modelfor environmental impact reduction while making an effort to conserve the campus environment asa symbolic representation of the university.

Conservation of biodiversity

Northern Forest Project

Hokkaido University is blessed with natural forests

By implementing periodic thinning of an overcrowded

and a genuine riparian environment along the Sakush-forest, it will encourage to grow trees more efficiently.

In FY 2009, additional thinning was carried out toukotoni River in its vast campus. The environment plays

According to the Kyoto Protocol, carbon sinks can beabsorb approximately 1,110 tons of carbon dioxide in thean important role in preserving the biodiversity ofincreased by forest improvement. From this perspective,Teshio,Sapporo. It is necessary for us both to conserve thethe Forest Research Station of the Field Science Center for

Furthermore, the forests were monitored, for example, bynatural surroundings and to improve on-campus

Northern Biosphere implements a carbon offset program inmeans of a survey of tree accumulation in areas wherefacilities.

our experimental forests. We set a goal for this program toperiodical thinning was conducted in the previous year. If

In this context, for the purpose of preserving

absorb carbon dioxide generated during the period of thethe survey results indicate insufficient carbon dioxide

precious natural surroundings, we collect and manage

Sustainability Weeks through the proper management ofabsorption, additional measures will be taken.

the experimental forests for the next five years.

Nakagawaand

Uryu

experimental

forests.

data on species inhabiting the campus in an integrated
fashion. In FY 2009, our task group surveyed insects
and plants in four key areas. In FY 2010, the survey
focused on amphibians and spring vegetation. We are

The figures on the map
represent the zone number.
Zone where both trees
and vegetation are rated A or higher

attempting to use the obtained survey results to under-

Zone where trees are rated A or higher
Zone where vegetation is rated A or higher

stand the characteristics of natural surroundings in each

Zone where either trees or vegetation
are rated B or higher

area and rate them. In addition, our efforts are expected
to provide information on alien species and activities toeliminate them.

Tree and vegetation assessment map
Forest after improvement cutting to secure space for trees to grow

Improvement cutting
Outdoor work in midwinter (may be conductedin cold weather at -20°C or lower)

Survey of growing stock of forest
after improvement cutting

Other major activities【Global level】
Project to build a sustainable low-carbon society
By inviting participation from a wide range of people, including those from outside the university,
human resources are fostered for the creation of a sustainable low-carbon society.

Visualization of energy consumption;
the promotion for energy conservation【Regional level】

Visualizing patterns of energy consumption encourages

Open lectures

people to change their attitude how they use their limited

The results of educational and research activities are open to the community
to educate citizens on environmental issues.

resources. Hokkaido University promotes the awarenessof academic staff and students regarding energy consump-【Campus level】

tion by displaying energy use on campus. In FY 2009, theEnergy efficiency design for campus buildings
To reduce environmental burdens, energy-saving measures are introduced
when constructing, remodeling and repairing campus buildings.

following efforts were made by two departments. The
Faculty of Environmental Earth Science introduced new,more efficient and eco-friendly facilities. The School ofProgram to control vehicles allowed on campus
Demonstration of panels displaying energy consumption

Law employed a system of measuring and displaying changes in energy consumption as a consequence of energysaving activities. Using these cases as a model, we will pursue a further reduction of environmental impacts.

Since January 5, 2009, visitor vehicles entering the campus must pay an entrance feein an attempt to reduce the number of vehicles on campus.

Hokkaido University Hospital ESCO Project
The ESCO project has been introduced to reduce environmental load andutility costs through energy-saving solutions.