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Nagoya University Environmental Report 2019

Let’s learn more about Nagoya University’s environmental impactsyogcol−The University Taking Steps Towards a More Sustainable Society−

Material Balance

Education and researchon the environment

We are working hard to reduce our ecological footprint by collecting and analyzing data of the environmental impactsof our activities (education, research, and medical services). The figure below shows the input of natural resources andenergy and the output of substances of concern for 2018.

INPUT

Education
１Electricity

City gas

14,257MWh4,031thousand m3

Water

Well water

Sewage water299
thousand m3655
thousand m3954
thousand m3

Paper

Chemicals

223 t

139 t

Municipal waste 2,077 t
Industrial waste 2,484 t

CO2 emissions

Universityactivities

Energy consumption and CO2 emission■Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent)

Due to the operations of newly constructed buildings, etc. on
campus, in 2018 our energy consumption increased by 0.7%
over the previous year; however, the specificenergy consumption(i.e., the amount of energy consumed in relation to the total
area of our buildings and facilities) decreased by 0.7% overthis same period.
Electric energy use（kL）

Thermal energy use

37,228
5,076

38,25239,4724,300

39,92840,204

4,777 4,753

4,602

76,793 t-CO2

Compared to FY2017
0.9％DOWN（t-CO2）(kL/1,000m2)

CO2 emissions

Electricity CO2 emission factor

J-Credit transfer amount（90,578）

100,000

The Graduate School of International Development offers a
special program for graduate students who wish to work ininternational organizations in future by providing them with apractical education that develops the skills, knowledge, talent,and global perspective necessary to let them thrive as future
global leaders.
(Featured on pp.11 - 12 of the Report)

0.60

75,30353.89

76,76677,504

Leading the Energy Revolution
with GaN (Gallium Nitride)

Research２

Understanding Invisible Tiny
Particles Using Numerical Simulations

Presented here is new facilities of the Institute for Materials andSystems for Sustainability. The new facilities support researchon GaN (gallium nitride), which has a variety of potential usesthat can help us realize a low-energy society.

Students interviewed Assistant Professor Hitoshi Matsui, whodevelops and computes numerical models on tiny particles(aerosols) in the atmosphere in order to research the effect ofthese particles on the Earth's climate.

(Featured on pp.13 - 14 of the Report)(Featured on pp.15 - 16 of the Report)

0.55
0.513

75,000(t-CO2/1,000kWh)

Research
１

13,81280,00055

75,88876,793
0.50

0.497

0.486

0.485

53.53

20,000(Featured on pp.9 - 10 of the Report)

Nurturing Talent That Will Contribute tothe World’s Sustainable Development
through Careers in International Organizations

Though our energy consumption increased by 0.7% over theprevious year, CO2 emissions in 2018 decreased by 0.9% due toan improvement of electricity CO2 emission factor.

5453.95

Through group work such as cause-and-effect charts and virtual
overseas business trips, this class considers the efforts that canbe made by developing countries to address the environmental
problems that often accompany their economic development.

Education
２■CO2 Emission

54.82

30,000Creating Mechanisms that
Enable Poor Countries toImplement Environmental Measures

Scope of data collection: our all campuses(excluding university housing and some of the private businesses on campus)

Specific energy consumption

Compared to FY2017
0.7％ UP50,00040,000

Where is it on campus? See the map on the back to find it out.

OUTPUT

0.476

5370,0000.45

52

65,000

0.40

52.71

10,00032,152

33,952

34,69535,17535,602

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Year)

0Compared to FY2017
51 0.7％DOWN

002014

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Year)

Understanding Energy Usage and Costs Through Visualizations- Disseminating Information and Improving Awareness About Energy Conservation Thanks to collaboration between Information & Communications, theFacilities Control Department, and the Campus Planning & Environmental Management Office, information on energy usage and energy
costs can be viewed in real time on the Nagoya University Portal.
This portal is a one-stop information center where the University’sfaculty, staff and students can access information and services
necessary for educational and research activities.
There has been a large response to the visualizations of energy usage
and costs, with students saying that it is good to know about the actualenergy situation and they have an increased will to save energy.
Understanding energy usage in real timeResearch３Connecting Researchers andthe General Public Through aTransdisciplinary Research Platform

The Research Center for Future Earth aims to develop studies
that will contribute to finding solutions for global environmental
problems. The Center conducts a variety of research crossing
the divide between science and society, and research results
are shared with the world.
(Featured on pp.17 - 18 of the Report)

Research４Towards the Eradication of Striga,
the Parasitic Plant Ravaging Africa

Researchers have taken a step forward for eradicating parasitic
plant Striga which has threaten food security in Africa. Theydeveloped a synthetic compound that kills Striga seeds byinducing germination before host crops are planted.
(Featured on pp.19 - 20 of the Report)(Featured on p.30 of the Report)

The Environmental Report provides an overview of many activities on campus towards a sustainable society,carried out by our students, faculty and staff members in the previous year .

Please refer to theIt introduces a wide range of environmental activities that seek the realization of more sustainable societies.

At Nagoya University, we view initiatives relating to our social responsibilities as environmental activities as well in the broadest sense of the term.

Environmental Communication

Disaster Prevention

2019 Environmental Report for full-length articles.

http://web-honbu.jimu.nagoya-u.ac.jp/fmd/06other/guideline/e_rpt.html（It can be found on the page of Nagoya University Facilities Control Department.）

Diversity

SDGs Workshop- Spread Discuss Gain Square -Enhancement of Large-Scale Disaster
Responses and Regional Cooperation

Nagoya University Basic Principles
and Support on LGBT+ Issues

SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
Workshop held at the Central Library.
In this workshop, participants learned
the fundamental philosophy and values
necessary to create the world that theSDGs strive to realize.

Nagoya University enhances its
planned countermeasures for futurenatural disasters, such as disastersafety measures, steps taken to ensure
the continuance of the University’s
important functions, and the strengtheningof regional cooperation.

We implemented the “Nagoya University
Missions and Guidelines for LGBT+inclusive Practices” in May 2018.
These guidelines include the University’s
support and strategy regarding issues
faced by the LGBT+ community, such as
information regarding name change,classes, student life, benefit programs forstaff members, and consultation desks.

(Featured on p.23 of the Report)(Featured on p.29 of the Report)

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Students' Environmental Activities
Achievements of environmental activities
by students in 2018 (Featured on pp.25 - 27 of the Report)
Executive Committee ofMEIDAI-SAI (University Festival) by Students(Featured on p.24 of the Report)

Sold used books donated bycampus and the local residents

Collection ofplastic bottle caps
Collection：21.2kg

NResearch Research
２３for Motoyama

Collection：4,502 books
Sale： 4,000 books
To the new owner

Profits from recycling
were used for thevaccination of children
in developing countries.

Parking

Student Environmental Circle “Song of Earth”
School ofEngineering
Akasaki
InstituteKagamigaike
Pond

EnvironmentalStudies HallThe Disaster Mitigation
Research Building

Aﬃliated Upper and Lower
Secondary Schools

Engineering andScience Building

School ofEngineering

Research４

Noyori Materials
Science Laboratory

ITbM

NIC

School of Medicine

School of
Agricultural Sciences

School ofScience

NU Library

Liberal Arts and Sciences
Main Building

ToyodaAuditorium

Green Belt

School of
Humanities

School of
Economics

for Yagoto
Subway entrance
Bus stop

Tsurumai Campus

for Subway Nagoya
Dome-mae Yada stationfor Subway
Sunada-bashi station

Tennis Courts

Graduate Schoolof InternationalSchool of Development
School ofEducation
Law

School ofInformatics

Ward Building

Parking

Research１University
Headquarters

NU MuseumCentralConsultation
Buildingfor Subway /JR Tsurumai station

Research Institutes

N

Tennis Courts

Education
２

Athletic Field

Baseball Field
TennisCourtsHigashiyama Campus

Students' Environmental Activities

Environmental Performance

Starting an Eco-Friendly Lifestyleas a University Student

Health and Safety Initiatives

All rights reserved.

We make efforts to promote safety
awareness among University members.
As a part of such efforts, the accident
casebook “Learning about Safety fromAccidents — 85 Selected Cases ofAccidents at Nagoya University” andthe general safety manual “Guide onSafety — General Safety Version” arepublished in 2018.

Seeding：20,000 seeds
Planting：960 plants

Participant：Approximately 100 people
participatedCrafts using plasticbottles and milk cartonsStudent Circle “NAGONEKO” for Stray Cats on Campus
Spayed and neutered: 2 cats

Passed away : 1 cats
Treated : 1 cats

Daiko Campus

0Under the theme of “Thinking about
environmental activities that university
students can practice,” the Nagoya
University Environmental Club “Song ofEarth” conducts a variety of activities
both inside and outside the University,
such as a used and recycled goods free
distribution event, environmental
beautification activities, and eco-friendly (Featured on pp.25 - 26 of the Report)
handicrafts.

Flower bed：454㎡
Flower pots：60 pots

School ofHealth Sciences

NU Museum
Botanical Garden

Education
１

Handling items：238 items
Visitors ：124 people

Adoption : 5 cats

Scan the QR Code toview the scenery offour seasons aroundthe Toyoda Auditorium.

Environmental workshop
at MEIDAI-SAIHandicraft toys from wastes

Planting flowers

Parking

JR Tsurumai Station
Nagoya University
Hospital Exit

Noyori
Conference HallIB Building

University Hospital

Outpatient
Building

Reuse of goods
for student daily life

Medical Science
Research Building 20100100200

GroundCover art competition forEnvironmental Report 2019

300ｍ

As a part of our public relations
campaigns, in 2016 we started
to seek artwork to be used forthe cover of the Nagoya University
Environmental Report with theexpectation that readers will beinspired to reflect further onenvironmental issues.

A graudate's career
CO2 Emissions Reduction andCarbon Storage by Wood Utilization
Making full use of the experience andknowledge she gained as a student,
Nagoya University Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences alumna Chika
Tsuzuki currently plays an active role inthe wood industry.

[2019 Gold Prize]

Akari Uto

Environment, Health & Safety office(Featured on p.41 of the Report)(Featured on p.28 of the Report)

Thank you for taking the time to review our report. Please feel free to share any thoughts or feedback you may have regarding our report.
The editing team of the Nagoya University Environmental Report E-mail：e-report@adm.nagoya-u.ac.jp