Make The World
More Sustainable[Provisional Translation Only]
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June 10, 2022
Ichigo Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, 2337)
Representative: Scott Callon, Chairman
Inquiries: Takanori Sakamatsu, Senior Statutory Executive Officer
Telephone: +81-3-3502-4818 www.ichigo.gr.jp/en

Ichigo Receives A Rank CASBEE Environmental Certification
Ichigo is a Japanese sustainable infrastructure company dedicated to making the world
more sustainable. Ichigo believes companies exist to serve society, and is committed tocontributing to a sustainable society while growing long-term value for its shareholders.
Ichigo today received an A rank CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for
Built Environment Efficiency) certification for its Ichigo Kichijoji Ekimae Building.
As a result, Ichigo and Ichigo Office (8975) have now received CASBEE certificationsfor 16 assets.
1. Certification Overview
NameIchigo Kichijoji Ekimae
BuildingAddress

1-17-12 Kichijoji
Honmachi, Musashino City,
Tokyo

Total
Floor Area

2,460m2

Structure

Steel Reinforced Concrete,
8 Floors

Completion
Date

January 20, 1989

Rank: A1

2. CASBEE Assessment(1) The building’s structure is built with Grade 2 construction materials, which areconsidered to have a useful life of c. 50-60 years.
(2) The building offers convenient access to and promotes the use of publictransportation.
(3) The non-structural elements of the building’s office spaces make use of recycledmaterials.
(4) The building employs environmentally conscious cleaning and sanitation practices.
(5) The building’s office spaces are designed to enhance tenant comfort via ample
natural light and ventilation.
(6) The building’s asset management and property management companies work
collaboratively to set energy efficiency goals each year and generate ongoing
efficiency improvements.
3. CASBEE Overview
CASBEE evaluates and rates buildings’ environmental performance based on theirenergy and resource efficiency, recycling activity, environmental load, and aesthetic
appeal.
CASBEE-certified buildings are scored for their environmental performance in fivecategories and receive a total environmental performance ranking (from highest tolowest): S, A, B+, B-, C.
CASBEE Environmental Performance Evaluation Categories
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Energy/greenhouse gas
Water
Materials/safety
Biodiversity/sustainable site
Indoor environment

For a list of CASBEE-certified buildings in Japan, please refer to the URL below(Japanese only):www.ibec.or.jp/CASBEE/MP_certification/CASBEE_MP_certified_buld_list.htm
4. Ichigo’s Environmental Initiatives
Ichigo believes that working on behalf of the environment and society is a fundamentalsocial responsibility. Ichigo has been accelerating its initiatives aimed towards a netzero carbon society, and has moved forward its RE100 target by 15 years from 2040 to2025 and is transitioning to renewable energy to further accelerate this target. Inaddition to driving renewable energy production via its Clean Energy business, Ichigo isworking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to become climate positive.
Ichigo is committed to protecting the earth’s resources and energy and achieving acircular economy that can be handed to future generations.
About RE100
RE100 is a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses
driving the transition to 100% renewable electricity, with the aim of achieving a netzero carbon society. Led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, the group
operates in a diverse range of sectors, and together, sends a powerful signal to markets
and governments to accelerate the transition to a clean economy.
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