ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2014

Nagoya University

Environmental Report 2014
(Digest)■ Efforts for ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) in Nagoya University
United Nation set a decade from 2005 as “The United Nations Decade of ESD (UNDESD)” based on the proposal by
Japanese government, and UNESCO World Conference on ESD will be held in Aichi-Nagoya from 10th to 12th of November 2014, the final year of UNDESD.
ESD stands for Education for Sustainable Development, and one in higher education specifically means to develop
advanced human resources for sustainable development (SD). As a part of SD research and education, Nagoya University(NU) established the Graduate School of International Development, the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, andmore, has promoted international cooperation on legal education and medical services in Asian countries, and has also
conducted large educational programs such as NUGELP (Nagoya University Global Environmental Leaders Program.)
Meanwhile five graduate schools of NU, namely, Environmental Studies, International Development, Bioagricultural
Sciences, Engineering and Economics has launched a new joint program called Nagoya University ESD Program in April
2013. The Education and Research Center for Sustainable Co-Development has been also established inside the Graduate School of Environmental Studies in April 2014 to manage for the program. Global leaders in science, policy andbusiness in the 21st century must have capabilities of developing sustainable global society.

■ Completion of Disaster Mitigation Research Building
The construction of Disaster Mitigation Research Building was completed in March 2014. This building
is expected to function as a base of research, education, and cooperation on disaster prevention andmitigation and play a role as a base of disaster response in case of large-scale disasters.
In the building, a variety of “experiments” have been started to seek new disaster preventing andmitigating approaches in the university, which include shaking the rooftop laboratory and facilitatinginteraction among researchers with different areas of expertise in the same building. Value in our
research on disaster prevention and mitigation will be determined by original ideas leading to new
solutions and improvement of local disaster prevention capabilities created here.

Immediately after I assumed the position of president in Nagoya University, I organized issues totackle during my term as the Hamaguchi Plan and have strived to achieve it over the last six years,
and the last year has finally come. When I took office, reducing GHG emission was one of thehighest priority issues in this country, so I set a higher reduction target of CO2 emission than thegovernment commitment at that time and have made all efforts to achieve it. As the result, we could
hit the target one year ahead of the schedule.
Rapid decrease in population in Japan casts a big shadow over Japanese universities. To
Michinari Hamaguchi
overcome this difficulty, Nagoya University has reformed the education program globally throughPresident of Nagoya University
the Program for Leading Graduate Schools and the G30 Program under the slogan of "Accelerating Nagoya University's Internationalization" in the Hamaguchi Plan. Especially, increasing cooperation with Asian universities and other long-standing steady efforts bore fruit in many ways, forexample, producing graduates who now play a leading role in ASEAN countries and building a deep trust with local people.
If Nagoya University should continue to grow as one of the world's leading universities, it is necessary to uphold the social
responsibilities and the environmental communications described in the Environmental Policy and adhere to the principles
of NU Academic Charter. For that purpose, I will continuously improve our program by positively disclosing information onsustainability and social responsibilities related to our university. The efforts will be seamlessly succeeded by my successor
assigned in the near future.

■ Environmental Policy■ "Zero Waste" Activity in Nagoya University Cosmos Nursery School
A class of 3 to 5-year-old children engaged in "zero waste" activity so that they areaware of "waste" in the environment surrounding them. Children, who started fromtheir school cheerfully, walked along a path from their school to NU library with aplastic bag in hand, looking for trash around sidewalks, shrubbery, ditches andsquares.
Children picking up trash attracted attention of NU students and faculty members on
campus. Adults all know that trash needs to be put into garbage can, but they sometimes do not so. Serious look of the children picking up trash made adults stop andthink if they can do as these children do. We, the faculty members of the nurseryschool, wanted adults in various positions in NU to recognize garbage disposal issue
again from children’s behavior, and that was one of reasons we decided to do thisactivity, so it was really meaningful that the children activity was noticed.

The fundamental principles of scholarly activity for Nagoya University are set down in the Nagoya University Academic
Charter. Within the Charter, it is written that “Based on the academic traditions of freedom and generosity, our mission is tocontribute to the happiness and one word of human beings, through research and education related to humanity, society
and nature”. The development of civilization and the current activities of human beings will have a great influence on future
generations. Therefore, based on our Charter, and in order to fulfill our role in society and to contribute to the harmonious
development of humanity and nature through research and education rich in imaginative power, we hereby establish thefollowing fundamental principle and policies of Nagoya University regarding the environment.

1 Fundamental Principle
Recognizing that human beings have created a vast diversity of cultures and values, we will, for the benefit of future
generations, consider which aspects should be truly respected, and contribute to the realization of a society that canmaintain such traditions and values.

2 Basic Policies
Basic Position(1) In order to investigate the causes of environmental problems, and find suitable means for dealing with them, allacademic fields will develop educational and research programs that aim for sustainable development.

■ A NU Graduate Report "Efforts in Environmental Consulting Firm!"
The work of environmental consulting firm is to support guide government officials toward asolution for environmental issues and preservation they are struggling with.
It is a well-known fact that environmental consulting firm is involved in environmental assessment in large-scale developments and preservation of rare species that are affected by road
constructions and river improvements, but after I joined this business, I was very surprised toknow that this work is related to very wide-ranging fields, not to mention development projects.
Eleven years passed since then, and now I find it very worthwhile. On the other hand, I am
sometimes immature even now. I am alternately delighted and dismayed by each investigation result.
I sometimes fall into a trap by my self-centered story. Nature is not that simple. Trust is vitalto environmental consulting works. I would like to gain trust more by good works and steadyefforts, and return my achievement to others.

Environmental Management(2) In order to plan further improvements in environmental management, we will (together with related parties) consider what attitudes and actions are necessary for universities, put them into practice, and further pursue them.

Environmental Performance(3) Recognizing (together with related parties) that our own activities involve environmental effects and responsibilities,
we will work to find comprehensive and systematic solutions that will reduce our environmental impact, and enable
us to take preventive measures.

Social Responsibility and Environmental Communication(4) With respect to laws and ethics, we will work to enhance trust from local and international communities by making
information available publicly, and through communication and mutual understanding with related parties.

(Approved by the President on August 1, 2005)(Revised on October 12, 2010)

Contact Information
Facilities Management Division
Facilities Management Department, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
TEL:052-789-2137 FAX:052-789-2150 E-mail:ssetubi@post.jimu.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Message from the President

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The full version of the Environmental Report can be found at: http://web-honbu.jimu.nagoya-u.ac.jp/fmd/rpt.html (in Japanese)

Environmental Report Summary
Nagoya University has been continuing university-wide environment-related activities. Red text refers toawards received.
[Continuous Improvement in Environmental Activities] These activities are summarized below.
FY2013
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２０ １ ４• Completion of Disaster Mitigation Research Building• Environmental communication with external
stakeholders• Mutual cooperation with the National University ofSingapore in safety andhealth management• “Aichi Environmental
Award for Excellence”
received for ResearchInstitutes Building

Anti-Global Warming & Energy-Conservation

Waste Management• CO2 emission reduction by 21.6% from FY2005
based on NU Campus Master Plan 2010
(Target: Reduction of CO2 emission in FY2014
by 20% or more from FY2005)• In-house training for proper waste treatment(June and December 2013)• Reduction of paper waste by recycling used papers

100％
80％

• Completion of Research Institutes Building• Environmental communication with external stakeholders• Mutual communication with the National Universityof Singapore in safety and health management• Seminar on environmental safety and health◎ Combustible/Non-combustible Waste Amount (compared to previous year)

60％

FY2013 Results

20％0％Tsurumai
2005
2010(Base Year)

2011

2012

2013

Daiko

2014
(Target Year)• Approval of the environmental action plan at themeeting of the Nagoya University Promotion
Headquarters of Environmental Safety and Health◎Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CO2 equivalent, compared to 2009)
FY2012 Results

Higashiyama ⇒ 1.3%↓
Tsurumai

FY2011• Won 1st place in Eco-University Rankings• Won the FY2011 Chairman Prize of the Energy
Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ)⇒ 25.2%↓

FY20092010

FY2012 Results

Evaluation

Higashiyama ⇒ 12.6%↓⇒ 2.7%↑◎ Combustible/Non-combustible Waste Amount (compared to previous year)

Evaluation⇒ 24.5%↓FY2011 Results⇒ 22.4%↑

Daiko• Full-scale start of the high-pressure gas system(MaCS-G)• Environmental circle “Song Of Earth”• Held MaCS-NU and MaCS-G workshops(May and June 2012)• Investigation into return of cylinders remaining
for a long period
Evaluation

Eco-friendly trash collectors• Management System of Chemical Substances(MaCS-NU) strengthened• System for high-pressure gas introduced(MaCS-G)⇒ 1.2%↑FY2011 Results⇒ 37.7%↓◎ MaCS-NU Registration ratio ⇒ 100%

Full of flowers campaign• Results of the University Hospital ESCO projects
conducted at Turumai Campus: 7,207 tons of
CO2 emissions reduced• Energy-Saving patrol implemented• In-house training for proper waste treatment(June 2010)• Management System of Chemical Substances(MaCS-NU) strengthened• Reduction of paper waste by recycling used papers• The University’s environmental efforts are presented
in separate sections according to each component of
the Basic Policies◎Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CO2 equivalent, compared to 2009)◎ Combustible/Non-combustible Waste Amount (compared to previous year)• System for chemical substance registration attime of delivery introduced (May 2010)

Higashiyama ⇒ 9.5%↑

Higashiyama ⇒ 3.0%↓

Evaluation⇒ 21.1%↓

Tsurumai• A list of educational and research activities related tothe environment created

Tsurumai• Action Plan for CO2 Emissions Reduction(20% reduction from 2005 level by 2014)• ESCO projects conducted at Tsurumai Campus• Energy-Saving patrol implemented• “Excellent Engineer of Energy Conservation,
Chubu Region Electricity Usage Rationalization
Committee Chairperson’s Award 2009” received◎ Greenhouse Gas Emissions(CO2 equivalent, compared to 2006)• “Prize for Public Entity, Green Reporting Award”
received(Sponsored by Toyo Keizai Inc., Green Reporting Forum)

Nagoya University’s
Energy-Saving Activities
Main Activities After 2004

⇒ 18.4%↑

Daiko

FY2009 Results

Higashiyama ⇒ 14.1%↓
TsurumaiDaiko⇒ 2.8%↑⇒ 8.8%↓FY2010 Results

Daiko

Evaluation⇒ 6.3%↑FY2010 Results◎ MaCS-NU Registration ratio ⇒ 100%

• In-house training for proper waste treatment(June 2009)• Reduction of paper waste by recycling used papers◎ Combustible/Non-combustible Waste Amount (compared to previous year)
FY2009 Results

TsurumaiDaiko⇒ 2.0%↑⇒ 14.0%↑Major energy-saving activities at Nagoya University (For building equipment-related energy-saving measures,
see the list marked * on the right.)(1) Monthly energy consumption per campus and ongoing energy conservation measures posted on website (2004-)(2) Summer / Winter Energy-Saving Campaign and Lunchtime Lights Off Campaign (2004-)(3) E-mail notice to reduce power consumption when usage is predicted to exceed the contracted capacity on
Higashiyama Campus during summer time (2004-)(4) Energy saving activity survey using energy saving check sheet (2005-)(5) Energy saving practice ensured by appointing Energy Saving Promoters (2005-)(6) Energy saving through university-wide summer break closure (2 weekdays in Aug) (2005-)(7) Energy saving Patrol (2009-)• Environmental circle “Song Of Earth”• Cooperative activities
for COP10

Evaluation⇒ 30.0%↑Higashiyama ⇒ 19.8%↓• Held COP10 Forumfor Dialog on Society
and Science

Evaluation• Environmental policy revised. The new environmental
policy comprises four basic components: Basic Position,
Environmental Management, Environmental Performance,
and Social Responsibility & Environmental Communication

FY2010 Results• Environmental circle “Song Of Earth”

Evaluation

Higashiyama ⇒ 2.0%↓
Tsurumai

Environmental circle“Song Of Earth”• Took noise prevention measures (replacementwith inverter controls and installation of covers)

FY2012 Results◎Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CO2 equivalent, compared to 2009)

Evaluation• Management System of Chemical Substances(MaCS-NU) strengthened◎ MaCS-NU Registration ratio ⇒ 100%

⇒ 15.6%↑• In-house training for proper waste treatment(June and December 2011)• Reduction of paper waste by recycling used papers

Daiko• Installation of noise prevention measures(louver for noise prevention, sound-proof wall)• Environmental circle “Song Of Earth”• Safety measures when collecting laboratory
wastes improved

FY2013 Results• The “Emergency Statement on Energy Use”
announced by the President to enhance further
promotion of energy saving in response to theGreat East Japan Earthquake was posted to callfor cooperation in promotion of energy saving

Tsurumai• Improvement of training for handling high-pressuregas◎ MaCS-NU Registration ratio ⇒ 100%

⇒ 9.1%↓◎ Combustible/Non-combustible Waste Amount (compared to previous year)

DaikoHigashiyama ⇒ 5.0%↑

FY2010⇒ 7.9%↓• In-house training for proper waste treatment(June and November 2012)• Reduction of paper waste by recycling used papers

Tsurumai

FY2011 Results

Won 1st place in
Eco-University Rankings

Evaluation⇒ 33.9%↑Daiko• Management System of Chemical Substances(MaCS-NU) strengthened

Community & Student Relations

Evaluation

Higashiyama ⇒ 0.0%40％

Opinion exchange
about Environmental Report

FY2012

Chemical Substance Management↓

Report Period Environmental Management in General＝ Improved from previous year.
＝ Further improvement needed.

Evaluation

Evaluation

Trash-collection activities• Management System of Chemical Substances(MaCS-NU) strengthened• Asbestos treatment for all relevant facilities at
the University completed (Mar 2010)• Implementation of measures to improve work
environment at Tsurumai Campus launched
FY2009 Results◎ MaCS-NU Registration ratio ⇒ 63%• “ECO LABO” Project (Meichari Project 2009)• Small home appliance collection program
implemented• Noise control measures (installation of sound-proof
panels) implemented• Non-smoking activities for Daiko Campus

Evaluation* Emergency conservation measures in Disaster Mitigation Research Building(FY2013 results)• Thermal insulating material in outer walls (50mm)• LED lights for entire building• Super-high efficiency transformer• Earth tube by effectively utilizing existing utility corridors• Double insulating glass• Light control by motion and ambient light sensors• Solar photovoltaic device• Natural ventilation system
Disaster Mitigation
Research Building