International Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, JapanSUSTAINABILITY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

March 2024
Japan Association for the International Horticultural
Expo 2027, Yokohama

Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Objectives .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Milestones and Deliverables ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Assumptions and Constraints .................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Risk Assessment .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Governance & Stakeholders Management .................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Management Overview ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Stakeholder Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 13
3 Implementation Schedule ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Actions ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 RACI Matrix............................................................................................................................................. 17
3.3 Gantt .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4 Budget................................................................................................................................................................ 25
5 Monitoring and Evaluation ............................................................................................................................. 26
5.1 Performance Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 28

1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives
The Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama (hereinafter, the “Association”)
formulated the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan Master Plan (hereinafter, the “EXPO 2027
Master Plan”) in January 2023, which outlined projects that are necessary for the delivery of International
Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan (hereinafter, “EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN”) and policies related
to those projects. The EXPO 2027 Master Plan sets the theme of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN as “Scenery of
the Future for Happiness.” As Japan and Yokohama aim to create an environmentally oriented society that will
increase affluence for the future, this theme embodies a vision for society where each individual sows seeds ofhappiness in his/her own mind, foster them through interactions with other people and the environment, so that bothindividuals and the entire community bloom like a flower bed, full of vitality, and thereby increase their affluence.
In order to achieve the theme of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN from the aspect of sustainability, theAssociation has formulated the Sustainability Strategy, which shows the courses of actions to be taken.
Sustainability is considered an important factor in the delivery and operation of international horticultural
exhibitions approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (Association Internationale desProducteurs de l’Horticulture (hereinafter, “AIPH”)). In the Sustainability Implementation Plan, we will discussspecific actions that will be taken to implement the Sustainability Strategy based on the EXPO 2027 Master Plan aswell as other matters such as stakeholders who will be involved in those actions. In addition, we will outline key
performance indicators (hereinafter, the “KPIs”) that are used to assess the achievement levels of sustainability
objectives. The KPIs will be monitored for progress every year at each stage of preparation, delivery and operation,and legacy of the EXPO.
The Sustainability Implementation Plan covers the period from the formulation of the plan in March 2024 toFY2028a, including the duration of the EXPO. The person responsible for implementing the actions stated in the
Sustainability Implementation Plan shall be the Secretary General/ Representative Director of the Association.
The Association established a panel of experts specialized in environmental, human rights and labour issues, which
deliberated the Sustainability Strategy, the Sustainability Implementation Plan, and the Code of Sustainable
Procurement. Information on the expert panel is available on the Association’s website.
(https://expo2027yokohama.or.jp/)aNote: Japan‘s financial year (FY) runs 1 April to 31 March.

11.2 Milestones and Deliverables
Milestones are interim goals for EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN, such as those related to planning, construction
and projects, and they are established with the purpose of managing the progress of the schedule.
The following table shows Milestones and deliverables of the EXPO.
Deadline /Rationale behind thedatedeadline / datem-1

January 2023

At the time of formulation

m-2

January 2024

At the time of formulation

m-3

March 2024

AIPH requirementm-4

FY2024At the start of construction

Completion of environmental impact assessment procedures

m-5

FY2024At the start of construction

Commencement of site development construction

m-6

March 2025

AIPH requirementm-7

FY2025At the time of ticket sales

m-8

FY2025

Two years before the EXPO

m-9

March 2026

One year before the EXPO

Hosting of a one-year-to-go event

AIPH requirement

Pre-event sustainability report

AIPH requirement

Development of an Event Sustainability Management System

Opening day

Opening of the EXPO

ID

m-10
m-11
m-12
m-13
m-14
m-15

September
2026
September
2026
March 2027
September
2027
December
2027
September
2030

Closing day

Milestones and deliverables
Formulation of the EXPO 2027 Master Plan
Formulation of the Code of Sustainable Procurement (Announcementof the Japanese Version)
Formulation of the Sustainability Strategy and the Sustainability
Implementation Plan

Formulation of the Sustainability Education Plan and theSustainability Communications and Engagement Plan
Ticket sales
Securing of participants (foreign governments and internationalorganisations, etc.) and exhibitors

Closing of the EXPO;
Commencement of removal of temporary structures

AIPH requirement

Post-event sustainability report

AIPH requirement

Sustainability and legacy report2

Next, we will list the quality criteria and the responsible party in the following table. The quality criteria are criteria
for ensuring the quality of each milestone and deliverable, and the responsible party is the party responsible foreach item.

ID

Milestones and deliverables

Quality criteria

Responsible- AIPH / BIE Rules
m-1

Formulation of the EXPO 2027 Master Plan

- Examples, etc. of past international horticultural
exhibitions- International law, and laws and regulations of Japanand other countries

m-2

Formulation of the Code of Sustainable
Procurement (Japanese Version)- Code of Sustainable Procurement that have beenformulated in Japan for large events (Tokyo 2020
Olympic and Paralympic Games, Expo 2025 Osaka,
Kansai)

m-3

m-4

m-5

m-6

Formulation of the Sustainability Strategy andthe Sustainability Implementation Plan
Completion of environmental impact
assessment procedures
Commencement of site development
construction- AIPH Annex X- AIPH Guidance- AIPH Checklist- Yokohama City Environmental Impact Assessment
Ordinance- AIPH Rules- Laws and regulations of Japan- Code of sustainable procurement

Formulation of the Sustainability Education- AIPH Annex X

Plan and the Sustainability Communications- AIPH Guidanceand Engagement Plan

- AIPH Checklist- AIPH Rules

m-7

Ticket sales- Examples, etc. of past international horticultural
exhibitions

Securing of participants (foreign governments
m-8

and international organisations, etc.) and- AIPH Rules

exhibitors- AIPH Rules

m-9

Hosting of a one-year-to-go event

m-10

Pre-event sustainability report- AIPH Annex X

Development of an Event Sustainability- AIPH Annex X

Management System- ISO20121

m-11

m-12

Opening of the EXPO

- Code of sustainable procurement- AIPH Rules- Code of sustainable procurement

Closing of the EXPO;- AIPH Rules

Commencement of removal of temporary- Laws and regulations of Japan

structures- Code of sustainable procurement

m-14

Post-event sustainability report- AIPH Annex V / X

m-15

Sustainability and legacy report- AIPH Annex V / X

m-13

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The
Association

1.3 Assumptions and Constraints
1.3.1 Assumptions
Assumptions are preconditions for achieving milestones and deliverables of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN. In
general, assumptions are related to resources (whether necessary resources are secured), finances (whether costs arein alignment with the initial expectation), scheduling (whether the schedule progresses as planned), and delivery
and methodology such as quality/specification (whether the required quality/specifications are met), technologies(whether the necessary technologies are used), and places/environments (whether appropriate places/environments
are secured and provided). Assumptions for the EXPO are listed in the following table.
ID

Milestones and deliverables

Assumptions- Able to obtain approval of the Board of Directors of the

m-1

Formulation of the EXPO 2027 Master Plan

Association- Coordinated with and agreed by relevant parties- Adequate human resources are secured

m-2
m-3

Formulation of the Code of Sustainable- Coordinated with and agreed by relevant parties

Procurement (Japanese Version)- Formulated before the start of procurement

Formulation of the Sustainability Strategy and the- Coordinated with and agreed by relevant parties

Sustainability Implementation Plan

- Formulated within the period specified by AIPH
- Communicated to and understood by community residents andm-4

Completion of environmental impact assessment
procedures

relevant parties- Procedures based on Yokohama City Environmental Impact
Assessment Ordinance are properly completed before thecommencement of construction- Communicated to and understood by community residents andrelevant parties

m-5

Commencement of site development construction- Construction contracts are properly concluded- Construction is properly executed according to the design- Necessary budget is secured

Formulation of the Sustainability Education Plan
m-6

and the Sustainability Communications andEngagement Plan

m-7
m-8

Ticket sales- Coordinated with and agreed by relevant parties- Formulated within the period specified by AIPH
- The Sustainability Strategy and the Sustainability Implementation
Plan are formulated- Coordinated with and agreed by relevant parties- Ticket sales have started

Securing of participants (foreign governments and- Communicated to and understood by relevant parties

international organisations, etc.) and exhibitors- Participants and exhibitors, etc. are secured- Communicated to and understood by relevant parties

m-9

Hosting of a one-year-to-go event- Preparation for the event is completed- Necessary budget is secured

m-10
m-11

Pre-event sustainability report- Coordinated with and agreed by relevant parties- Reported within the period specified by AIPH

Development of an Event Sustainability- Coordinated with and agreed by relevant parties

Management System- Developed and in operation before the deadline

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ID

Milestones and deliverables

Assumptions- Communicated to and understood by relevant parties- Momentum for the EXPO has been built up

m-12

Opening of the EXPO

- Preparation for the EXPO is completed- Adequate operation system for the EXPO has been developed- Necessary budget is secured- Adequate human resources are secured- The EXPO has closed without any major issues

m-13

Closing of the EXPO;- Contracts for removal of temporary structures are concluded andCommencement of removal of temporary structures

preparation is completed- Necessary budget is secured

m-14

Post-event sustainability report- Reported within the period specified by AIPH

m-15

Sustainability and legacy report- Reported within the period specified by AIPH

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1.3.2 Constraints
Constraints are conditions that limit the achievement of milestones and deliverables of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA
JAPAN. Constraints are provided from perspectives including business scope, resource, scheduling, finances,delivery, and methodology, with respect to conditions that would affect the execution of the EXPO, conditions thatshould be complied with, and conditions which the Association alone cannot change.
Constraints for the EXPO are listed in the following table.
ID

Milestones and deliverables

m-1

Formulation of the EXPO 2027 Master Plan

m-2
m-3

m-4

m-5
m-6
m-7
m-8

Constraints- Submission deadline specified by AIPH or BIE

Formulation of the Code of Sustainable Procurement- Start date of procurement(Japanese Version)
Formulation of the Sustainability Strategy and the- Submission deadline specified by AIPH

Sustainability Implementation Plan

- Timing of commencement of construction

Completion of environmental impact assessment- Action items prescribed in Yokohama City Environmental

procedures

Impact Assessment Ordinance- Opening date of the EXPO

Commencement of site development construction- Budget for site development

Formulation of the Sustainability Education Plan and theSustainability Communications and Engagement Plan
Ticket sales- Submission deadline specified by AIPH
- Securing of a ticket sales system

Securing of participants (foreign governments and- Deadline for exhibitions, etc.

international organisations, etc.) and exhibitors- Event datem-9

Hosting of a one-year-to-go event

m-10

Pre-event sustainability report- Submission deadline specified by AIPH

Development of an Event Sustainability Management- Requirements of ISO20121

System- Certification deadline for ISO20121

m-11- Event budget- Opening day
m-12

Opening of the EXPO

- Budget for the EXPO
- Number of the Association’s staff and volunteers

m-13- Closing day

Closing of the EXPO;- Deadline for completing the removal of temporary

Commencement of removal of temporary structures

structures

m-14

Post-event sustainability report- Submission deadline specified by AIPH

m-15

Sustainability and legacy report- Submission deadline specified by AIPH

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1.4 Risk Assessment
In general, risks are unexpected events and/or uncertain events that may have a negative impact on the execution ofsomething.
The following table shows risks that may have a negative impact on milestones and deliverables. In addition, thedescription of impact on EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN, impact level, and probability level are also includedin the table.

ID

Milestones anddeliverables

Risk description

m-1

Formulation of the
EXPO 2027 MasterPlan

Not applicable as it has
already been formulated

m-2

m-3

m-4

Formulation of theCode of Sustainable
Procurement(Japanese Version)

Formulation of the
Sustainability
Strategy and theSustainability
Implementation Plan

Completion ofenvironmental impact
assessment
procedures

Suppliers and supply
chains, etc., violate thecode or report violations
Criticism from citizens
and NPOs/ NGOs
Unable to submit before
the deadline specified by
AIPH
Unable to obtainapproval of AIPH
Review of theenvironmental impact
assessment procedures is
prolonged
Criticism from citizens
and NPOs/ NGOs
There are no bids fromconstruction companies

m-5

Commencement ofsite development
construction

The construction causes
pollution
The construction causes
accidents, etc.
The construction is notcompleted before thedeadline

Impact description

Not applicable as it has alreadybeen formulated
There will be a social, economic, or
environmental impact of humanrights violations, etc. There will be
an impact on the credibility of the
Association and exhibitions, etc.
The Association will lose its
credibility, and exhibitors andvisitors will decrease
Execution of various sustainability
measures will be delayed, causing
them to be less effective
Execution of various sustainability
measures will be delayed, causing
them to be less effective
The commencement of theconstruction will be delayed, which
may have an impact on the deliveryof the EXPOThe Association will lose its
credibility, and exhibitors andvisitors will decrease
The EXPO will be delayed, or the
EXPO cannot be held in the worstcase scenario
The Association will lose its
credibility, and exhibitors andvisitors will decrease
The EXPO will be delayed, or the
EXPO cannot be held in the worstcase scenario
The EXPO will be delayed, or the
EXPO cannot be held in the worstcase scenario

7

Impactlevel
Not
applicable as
it has alreadybeenformulated

Probability
level
Not
applicable as
it has alreadybeenformulated

MediumHigh

Medium

High

Low

Low

Low

Low

MediumLow

MediumLow

High

Medium

High

Low

High

MediumHigh

MediumID

m-6

Milestones anddeliverables
Formulation of the
Sustainability
Education Plan and
the Sustainability
Communications andEngagement Plan

Risk description

Impact description

Unable to submit before
the deadline specified by
AIPH

Execution of various sustainability
measures will be delayed, causing
them to be less effective
Execution of various sustainability
measures will be delayed, causing
them to be less effective

Unable to obtainapproval of AIPH

Impactlevel

Probability
level

Low

Low

Low

Low

m-7

Ticket sales

Unable to sell anadequate number oftickets in advanceThe delivery of the EXPO may beaffected

MediumMediumm-8

Securing ofparticipants (foreign
governments andinternationalorganisations, etc.)
and exhibitors

Unable to secure anadequate number of
exhibitors, etc.

The delivery of the EXPO may beaffected

MediumMedium

High

High

High

Medium

Low

Low

Low

Low

Low

Low

Low

Low

High

MediumHigh

MediumMedium

High

High

High

MediumMedium

m-9

m-10

m-11

Hosting of a one-yearto-go event

Pre-eventsustainability report

Development of an
Event Sustainability
Management System

A large-scale natural
disaster occurs
An infectious disease
occurs
Unable to submit before
the deadline specified by
AIPH
Unable to obtainapproval of AIPH
Proper operation of the
management system is
not achieved before thedelivery of the EXPO
Unable to obtain
ISO20121 certification
A large-scale natural
disaster occurs
An infectious disease
occursm-12

Opening of EXPO
2027 YOKOHAMAJAPANThe EXPO site becomesovercrowded
Traffic congestion
occurs, affecting thesurrounding
environment
A cyber-attack occurs

The EXPO will be delayed, or the
EXPO cannot be held in the worstcase scenario
The EXPO will be delayed, or the
EXPO cannot be held in the worstcase scenario
Execution of various sustainability
measures will be delayed, causing
them to be less effective
Execution of various sustainability
measures will be delayed, causing
them to be less effective
The Association will lose its
credibility
The Association will lose its
credibility
The EXPO will be delayed, or the
EXPO cannot be held in the worstcase scenario
The EXPO will be delayed, or the
EXPO cannot be held in the worstcase scenario
The overcrowding of the EXPO site
may affect the operation of the
EXPO, causing the satisfactionlevel of visitors to decrease
Congestion will occur insurrounding areas, resulting incomplaints from community
residents, or causing the satisfactionlevel of visitors to decrease
The EXPO will be delayed, or the
EXPO cannot be held in the worstcase scenario

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ID

Milestones anddeliverables

Risk description
There are no bids fromconstruction companies

m-13

m-14

m-15

Closing of the EXPO;
Commencement ofremoval of temporary
structures

Post-event
sustainability report

Sustainability andlegacy report

The construction causes
accidents, etc.
The construction is notcompleted before thedeadline
Unable to submit before
the deadline specified by
AIPH
Unable to obtainapproval of AIPH
Unable to submit before
the deadline specified by
AIPH
Unable to obtainapproval of AIPH

Impact description
Removal of temporary structuresand subsequent related construction
will be delayed
The Association will lose its
credibility and may need to pay
compensation
Removal of temporary structuresand subsequent related construction
will be delayed

Impactlevel

Probability
level

High

MediumHigh

MediumHigh

MediumThe Association will lose its
credibility

Low

Low

The Association will lose its
credibility

Low

Low

The Association will lose its
credibility

Low

Low

The Association will lose its
credibility

Low

Low

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Definition of the Impact Level
Impact levels are assessed and classified into “High,” “Medium,” or “Low” from the perspectives of “people,”“things,” “money,” and “information,” and the highest value among those perspectives will be set as the risk’s
impact level.
CategoryHigh

MediumIt becomes impossible to holdthe EXPO, or there will be asignificant delay

It is possible to hold the
EXPO, however, there will besome issues, or it becomes
necessary to review systems,
measures and schedule

PeopleLoss of human life may occur

Injury or illness may occur

ThingsIt becomes impossible toconstruct the venue and/or
procure plants, etc., that areneeded to deliver the EXPO

It will hinder the constructionof the venue and/or the
procurement of plants, etc.,that are needed to deliver theEXPO

It will hinder the procurementof some goods for the EXPO,or require adjustments inprocuring such goods

Money

Risk control involves a hugecost, and cannot be covered
with the overall budget

Risk control involves a costwhich is outside the plan

Risk control involves a costwhich is within the plan

Information

The reliability of the event as awhole significantly decreases,
and exhibitors and visitors
cancel their participation

The reliability of the event as awhole decreases, however,there is room for improvement
through dialogue withexhibitors and visitors

The reliability of certain
matters and events of the event
decreases, however, there isroom for improvement throughdialogue with exhibitors andvisitors

Definition

Criteria for
determination

Low
It is possible to hold the
EXPO, and there is no need toreview systems, measures andschedule, however, it willaffect the preparation anddelivery of the EXPO to acertain extent
Inefficiency or inconvenience
may occur in the operation

Definition of the Probability Level
Probability levels are assessed and classified into “High,” “Medium,” or “Low” based on cases of occurrence inlarge international events held in the past, and also based on internal factors arising from circumstances of the
Association and external factors arising from the impact of external sectors.
Category

It has occurred in a large
international event in the past,and it is highly likely that it
will also occur in the EXPO

Definition

Criteria for
determination

High

Internal(Within the
Association)
External(External
sectors)

It has occurred in a large
international event in the past,and there are internal and/or
external factors that may
cause it to occur in the EXPO

10

Medium
It has never occurred in alarge international event in
the past, but there is somepossibility of occurrence inthe EXPOLow
It has never occurred in alarge international event in
the past, and there is low
possibility of occurrence inthe EXPO

It has never occurred in alarge international event in
the past, but there are internalor external factors that may
cause it to occur in the EXPO

It has never occurred in alarge international event in
the past, and there is low or
no possibility of occurrence inthe EXPO

Actions to prevent risks
In order to avoid the occurrence of risk, it is important to take preventive actions in advance. Accordingly, thefollowing table lists preventive actions to avoid and control the impact of aforementioned risks, the follow-up statusof preventive actions, and risk owners who are responsible for implementing preventive actions.

Risk Description

Suppliers and supply chains, etc., violate
the code or report violations

Criticism from citizens and NPOs/ NGOs
Unable to submit before the deadline
specified by AIPH
Unable to obtain approval of AIPH
Review of the environmental impact
assessment procedures is prolonged
There are no bids from construction
companies
The construction causes pollution
The construction causes accidents, etc.
The construction is not completed before
the deadline
Unable to sell an adequate number oftickets in advance
Unable to secure an adequate number of
exhibitors
A large-scale natural disaster occurs
An infectious disease occurs
Proper operation of the management
system is not achieved before thedelivery of the EXPO
Unable to obtain ISO20121 certification
The EXPO site becomes overcrowded
Traffic congestion occurs, affecting thesurrounding environment
A cyber-attack occurs

Preventive Actions
Promote the Code of sustainableprocurement; Mandate the submission of
a commitment form; Establish andoperate a reporting system; Implement
appropriate improvements; Take otherrelevant measures
Hold a briefing session and/or exchange
opinions with citizens and NPOs/NGOs
Implement proper management within
the Association
Implement proper management within
the Association
Implement proper management within
the Association
Provide information at an early stage, andconduct proper estimation
Implement proper construction
management
Implement proper construction
management
Implement proper construction
management
Implement effective marketing ahead of
the EXPO
Implement effective promotion activities
to secure exhibitors for the EXPO
Formulate a disaster response manual
Implement infection control measures
Implement proper management within
the Association
Implement proper management within
the Association
Design and implement routes andoperations to enable smooth movement ofpeopleFollow-up Status ofPreventive Actions

Being implemented

Being implemented
Being implemented
Being implemented
Being implemented
To be implemented
To be implemented
To be implemented
To be implemented
Being implemented
Being implemented
To be implemented
To be implemented
To be implemented
To be implemented
Being implemented

Implement proper traffic management

Being implemented

Implement cyber security measures

Being implemented

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Risk
owner

The
Association

2 Governance & Stakeholders Management
2.1 Management Overview
In March 2020, EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN was officially approved by AIPH to be held in 2027. In June
2021, the Cabinet agreed that procedures may be taken under the Convention Relating to International Exhibitions
for the EXPO so that the EXPO would be recognized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).
Consequently, the Association was established in November 2021 through the cooperation of the state, relevant
local governments, and the private sector. The purpose stated in the Association’s Articles of Organization is to“contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by preparing, delivering andoperating International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan to be held in Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Prefecture under the Convention Relating to International Exhibitions and by turning it into a successful expo, andat the same time contribute to creating a society that fosters happiness by spreading horticultural culture across theglobe, realising enriched lifestyles filled with flowers and greenery where farming is a familiar part of everyday
life, and encouraging the participation of diverse entities.”
The sustainability-related affairs of the EXPO are handled by all departments in their respective areas under thecoordination of the sustainability unit in the Planning Section of the Planning and Coordination Department.
Organigram and Management overview grid of the Secretariat of
the Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama (As of July 2023)
Secretary General,
KOMURA Masato
Under-Secretary-General/
Executive Trustee,
SATO Hayami
Under-Secretary-General/
Executive Trustee,
KOIKE Masanori
Under-Secretary-General/
Executive Trustee,
CHIYO Koichi

Promotion Strategy Office

Audit Section
General Affairs Department

General Affairs Section
Human Resources Section

Finance Department

Financial Plan Section
Accounting Section

Planning and Coordination Department

Planning Section
Coordination Section

Public Relations Department

Public Relations Section

International Affairs Department

International Affairs Section

Development Department

Development Section

Transport M anagement Office

T ransport Management Section

Transport Planning Section

Operation Department

Business Planning Section

Site Operation Section
Exhibition Management Department

Exhibition Management Section

Plants Management Department

Plants M anagement Section122.2 Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders are those who will be directly or indirectly affected by the management of an organization. To make
EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN a successful event, we need to deepen the cooperation of stakeholders throughappropriate communication.
In the Sustainability Implementation Plan, we have identified nine types of stakeholders who will play an importantrole in the success of the EXPO. Namely, they are the “Visitors,” “Exhibitors, etc.,” “Volunteers,” “Citizens andcommunities,” “NPOs/ NGOs,” “Businesses,” “Experts, etc.,” “Governments and municipalities,” and “Association
personnel and operation staff, etc.” Based on the definitions of stakeholders provided by APIH, we have identified
stakeholders’ standpoints based on their “Current (C)” and “Desired (D)” status.
The following table shows AIPH categorises stakeholders’ standpoints.
Standpoint
UnawareResistant
NeutralSupportive

Definition of standpoint
In this first level, stakeholders are unaware of the EXPO sustainability objectives andany potential impacts they have on them.
Stakeholders in this category are aware of the EXPO sustainability objectives and areresistant to the change.
Neutral stakeholders are aware of the EXPO sustainability objectives but are neither
resistant to nor supportive of them.
These stakeholders are aware of the EXPO sustainability objectives and their potential
impact and are supportive of the change.
Stakeholders in this category are aware of the EXPO sustainability objectives and are

Leading

actively working to ensure their success. These stakeholders may be termed “change
champions.”

Based on the results of the stakeholder analysis, the below table shows the “Current (C)” and “Desired (D)”standpoints of stakeholders with respect to the EXPO. Taking into account the results of the analysis, we will havecommunication with each stakeholder in an appropriate manner so that they will be able to continue providing theircooperation for the EXPO from their “desired” standpoints.
ID

Stakeholder

Unawares-1

VisitorsC

s-2

Exhibitors, etc.

Resistant

NeutralSupportive

Leading
D

C

D

C

D

s-3

Volunteerss-4

Citizens and communities

C

D

s-5

NPOs/NGOs

C

D

s-6

BusinessesC

s-7

Experts, etc.

s-8

Governments and municipalities

s-9

D
C

D
C&D

Association personnel andC

operation staff, etc.

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3 Implementation Schedule
3.1 Actions
In the Sustainability Strategy, we have set objectives for 12 areas required by AIPH to make EXPO 2027
YOKOHAMA JAPAN a sustainable event, and listed KPIs and actions to objectively measure their achievementlevels.
The following table shows actions to be taken to achieve each objective set forth in the Sustainability Strategy.
Objective

KPI

Action ID

Action1 Biodiversity

Biodiversity
conservation

1-1-1

Create a venue plan with consideration forbiodiversity

1-1-2

Implement the plan

1-1-3

Maintenance and management

2-1-1

Calculate estimated water usage

2-1-2

Implement water saving measures

2-1-3

Measure water usage and reduced water usage

3-1-1

Calculate GHG emissions for each scope

3-1-2

Implement measures to reduce GHG emissions

3-1-3

Achieve carbon neutrality through purchase ofcredits

4-1-1

Formulate an architecture plan

4-1-2

Implement the construction

4-1-3

Maintenance and management

4-2-1

Calculate estimated energy consumption andformulate an energy consumption reduction plan

4-2-2

Implement the energy consumption reduction plan

4-2-3

Measure and announce energy consumption andreduction

Utilisation rate of renewable energy
electricity

4-3-1

Formulate a plan to adopt renewable energy
electricity

4-3-2

Adopt renewable energy electricity

Construction does not cause asignificant impact on the surrounding
community’s living environment

5-1-1Formulate and announce guidelines

5-1-2

Communicate to relevant parties

5-1-3

Operate the guidelines and summarize the results

Biodiversity conservation

2 Water
Reduce water
consumption anddemandReduction of irrigation water
consumption

3 CarbonReduce GHG
emissions to achieve
decarbonisation

GHG emissions for each scope

4 Energy
Adopt passivearchitecture design

Adopt passive architecture design

Adopt energy-saving
equipment for
Adopt energy-saving equipment
improvement in energy
efficiency

Maximise the use ofrenewable energy
5 Pollution
Reduce the impact on
the surrounding
environment

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Objective

KPI

Action ID

Action6-1-1

Design exhibition facilities by utilising future park
facilities

6-1-2

Develop exhibition facilities by utilising futurepark facilities

6-2-1

Design temporary structures with rentals andleased items

6-2-2

Procure temporary structures with rentals andleased items

6-2-3

Construction of temporary structures with rentals
and leased items

6-3-1

Recycle concrete mass when removing temporary
facilities

7-1-1

Formulate an infrastructure plan in coordination
with land readjustment projects and park facilities

7-1-2

Develop infrastructure in coordination with land
readjustment projects and park facilities

7-2-1

Consideration of eco-friendly methods to maintainand manage plants

7-3-1

Consider the code of sustainable procurement

7-3-2

Formulate and announce the code of sustainableprocurement

7-3-3

Appropriately operate the code of sustainableprocurement

8-1-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

8-1-2

Implement the construction

8-1-3

Implement monitoring

9-1-1

Formulate a transport implementation plan

9-1-2

Secure shuttle buses; Develop facilities

9-1-3Manage the operation of shuttle bus service;
Operate parking lots

9-2-1

Formulate a circulation plan

9-2-2

Develop circulation routes

9-2-3

Operate the circulation plan

9-3-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

9-3-2

Implement the construction

9-3-3

Implement monitoring

6 Waste & Dismantlement
Utilise future park
facilities as exhibition
facilities

Construct temporary
structures with anemphasis on resource
recycling

Promote waste
recycling

Utilise future park facilities as
exhibition facilities

Construction of temporary structureswith rentals and leased items

Recycling rate of concrete mass

7 Contractors & Construction
Develop facilities in
Utilisation rate of infrastructure of land
coordination with land
readjustment projects and future park
readjustment projects
facilities
and future park facilities

Promote eco-friendly
maintenance andmanagement of plants

Sustainably procure
construction materials

Consideration of eco-friendly methods
to maintain and manage plants

Formulation and operation of the Codeof Sustainable Procurement

8 Design
Formulate design
consideration
guidelines

Formulate design consideration
guidelines

9 Transport
Enhance access to the
EXPO site with public
transportation, etc.

Enhance access to the EXPO site withpublic transportation, etc.

Plan a site that ensures
Formulation of a circulation plan thatsafe and comfortableensures safe and comfortable
movement andmovement of visitors
walkability of visitors
Adopt universal design Formulation of universal design
to the EXPO site plan guidelines

10 International Participants (Foreign governments and international organisations, etc.)
Provide information
for international
participants (official
participants)

Provide information for international
participants (official participants)

15

10-1-1Create a webpage for official participants and post
information (in English)

10-1-2Create contents such as various rules andguidelines and periodically update them

10-1-3

Communicate to relevant parties

Objective

KPI

Action ID

Action11 Sustainable Events Operations and Management
Promote reduction of food loss andwaste*Concessionaires, Village exhibitors,
themed concessionaires

11-1-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

11-1-2

Communicate to relevant parties

11-1-3Operate the plan and summarize results

Control sound and light in line withthemes*Concessionaires, Village exhibitors,
themed concessionaires, event
participants

11-2-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

Control sound andlight in line withthemes11-2-2

Communicate to relevant parties

11-2-3Operate the plan and summarize results

Develop an Event
Sustainability
Management System(ESMS)

11-3-1Give consideration to the adoption of ESMS

Develop an Event Sustainability
Management System (ESMS)

11-3-2

Obtain certification from an ISO20121
examination organization

11-3-3Operate ISO20121

12-1-112-1-2

Select legacy facilities
Preserve the legacy facilities as a park
Formulate a pre-event sustainability report andreport to AIPH
Formulate a post-event sustainability report andreport to AIPH
Formulate a sustainability and legacy report andreport to AIPH

Promote reduction offood loss and waste

12 Legacy
Reuse the EXPO’s
facilities as a park

Reuse the EXPO’s facilities as a park

12-2-1
Formulate asustainability reportand report to AIPH

Formulate a sustainability report andreport to AIPH

12-2-212-2-316

3.2 RACI Matrix
In the following table, we will identify parties that are Responsible, Accountable, and parties that need to be
Consulted or Informed for each area of actions provided in “3.1 Action,” and list them in a RACI matrix.
- Responsible: Takes the responsibility for the action assigned to them and performs the action.
- Accountable: Takes the responsibility for supervising the completion of action, and reports the progress status andcompletion status of the action to the Informed party as needed.
- Consulted: Consulted by the Accountable party on the progress status and deliverables of the action, and takes therole of supporting the completion of the action.
- Informed: Receives reports on the progress status of the action.
ID
Action1 Biodiversity
KPI: 1-1 Biodiversity conservation

Responsible

Accountable

1-1-1

Create a venue plan with consideration forbiodiversity

The Association

The Association

1-1-2

Implement the plan

The Association,
Business partners

The Association

1-1-3

Maintenance and management

The Association,
Business partners

The Association

Consulted
Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities

Informed

Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

2 Water
KPI: 2-1 Reduction of irrigation water consumption
2-1-1

Calculate estimated water usage

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

2-1-2

Implement water saving measures

The Association,
Exhibitors, etc.

The Association

Experts, etc.

2-1-3

Measure water usage and reduced water
usage

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

3 CarbonKPI: 3-1 GHG emissions for each scope
3-1-1

Calculate GHG emissions for each scope

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

3-1-2

Implement measures to reduce GHG
emissions

The Association,
Business partners, The Association
Exhibitors, etc.

Experts, etc.

3-1-3Achieve carbon neutrality through purchaseof credits

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

The Association,
Business partners,
Exhibitors, etc.
The Association,
Business partners,
Exhibitors, etc.

The
Association,
Exhibitors, etc.
The
Association,
Exhibitors, etc.

Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

4 Energy
KPI: 4-1 Adoption of passive design in buildings
4-1-1

Formulate an architecture plan

4-1-2

Implement the construction

4-1-3

Maintenance and management

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Experts, etc.
Experts, etc.

Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

ID
ActionKPI: 4-2 Adoption of energy-saving equipment
Calculate estimated energy consumption and
4-2-1
formulate an energy consumption reduction
plan

Responsible

Accountable

Consulted

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

4-2-2Implement the energy consumption reduction
plan

The Association, The
Business partners, Association,
Exhibitors, etc.
Exhibitors, etc.

Experts, etc.

4-2-3

Measure and announce energy consumption
and reduction

The Association,
Exhibitors, etc.

The Association

Experts, etc.

Informed
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

KPI: 4-3 Utilisation rate of renewable energy electricity
4-3-1

Formulate a plan to adopt renewable energy
electricity

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

4-3-2

Adopt renewable energy electricity

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

5 Pollution
KPI: 5-1 Construction does not have a significant impact on the surrounding community’s living environment.
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities,
Communities
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities,
Communities
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities,
Communities

5-1-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.,
Municipalities,
etc.

5-1-2

Communicate to relevant parties

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

5-1-3Operate the guidelines and summarize theresults

The Association,
Business partners

The Association

Experts, etc.

The Association

Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities

Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities

The Association

Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities

Governments
andmunicipalities

6 Waste & Dismantlement
KPI: 6-1 Utilisation of future park facilities as exhibition facilities
6-1-1

Design exhibition facilities by utilising futurepark facilities

The Association

6-1-2

Develop exhibition facilities by utilising
future park facilities

The Association,
Business partners

KPI: 6-2 Construction of temporary structures with rentals and leased items
6-2-1

Design temporary structures with rentals andleased items

The Association,
Exhibitors, etc.

The
Association,
Exhibitors, etc.

The Association, The
Procure temporary structures with rentals andBusiness partners, Association,leased items
Exhibitors, etc.
Exhibitors, etc.
The Association, The
Construct temporary structures with rentals
6-2-3
Business partners, Association,and leased items
Exhibitors, etc.
Exhibitors, etc.
KPI: 6-3 Recycling rate of concrete mass
Recycle concrete mass when removing
The Association,
6-3-1
The Association
temporary facilities
Business partners
6-2-2

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Experts, etc.

Experts, etc.
Experts, etc.

Experts, etc.

Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments andmunicipalities

ID
ActionResponsible
Accountable
7 Contractors & Construction
KPI: 7-1 Utilisation rate of infrastructure of land readjustment projects and future park facilities
7-1-1

Formulate an infrastructure plan incoordination with land readjustment projects
and park facilities

The Association

7-1-2

Develop infrastructure in coordination withland readjustment projects and park facilities

The Association,
The Association
Business partners

The Association

KPI: 7-2 Consideration of eco-friendly methods to maintain and manage plants
Consider eco-friendly methods to maintain
7-2-1
The Association The Associationand manage plants
KPI: 7-3 Formulation and operation of the Code of Sustainable Procurement

7-3-1

Consider the code of sustainable procurement The Association

The Association

Consulted
Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities

Informed

Business partners,
Governments andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

Experts, etc.

Governments andmunicipalities

Experts, etc.,
Exhibitors, etc.,
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities,
NPOs/NGOs

Exhibitors, etc.,
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities,
NPOs/NGOs

7-3-2

Formulate and announce the code ofsustainable procurement

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

Exhibitors, etc.,
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities

7-3-3

Appropriately operate the code of sustainableprocurement

The Association
The Association,
Exhibitors, etc.,
Exhibitors, etc.,
Business
Business partners
partners

Experts, etc.

Governments
andmunicipalities

8 Design
KPI: 8-1 Formulation of design consideration guidelines

8-1-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

8-1-2

Implement the construction

The Association,
The Association
Business partners

Experts, etc.

8-1-3

Implement monitoring

The Association

Experts, etc.

The Association

Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

9 Transport
KPI: 9-1 Enhancement of access to the EXPO site with public transportation, etc.
9-1-1

Formulate a transport implementation plan

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities

Experts, etc.,
Governments
9-1-2
Secure shuttle buses; Develop facilities
andmunicipalities
Experts, etc.,
Manage the operation of shuttle bus service;
The Association,
Governments
9-1-3
The Association
Operate parking lots
Business partners
andmunicipalities
KPI: 9-2 Formulation of a circulation plan that ensures safe and comfortable movement of visitors
The Association,
The Association
Business partners

9-2-1

Formulate a circulation plan

The Association

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The Association

Experts, etc.

Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities

ID

ActionResponsible

Accountable

Consulted

9-2-2Develop circulation routes

The Association,
Business partners

The Association

Experts, etc.

9-2-3Operate the circulation plan

The Association,
Business partners

The Association

Experts, etc.

Informed
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

KPI: 9-3 Formulation of universal design guidelines
9-3-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

9-3-2

Implement the construction

The Association,
Business partners

The Association

Experts, etc.

9-3-3Implement monitoring

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

10 International Participants (Foreign governments and international organisations, etc.)
KPI: 10-1 Provision of information for international participants (official participants)
10-1-1Create a webpage for official participants and
The Association
post information (in English)

The Association

10-1-2Create contents such as various rules andguidelines and periodically update them

The Association

The Association

10-1-3

Communicate to relevant parties

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities

Exhibitors, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Exhibitors, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Exhibitors, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities

11 Sustainable Events Operations and Management
KPI: 11-1 Promotion of reduction of food loss and waste
11-1-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

11-1-2

Communicate to relevant parties

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

11-1-3Operate the plan and summarize results

The Association,
Exhibitors, etc.

The Association

Experts, etc.

Exhibitors, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Exhibitors, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

KPI: 11-2 Control of sound and light in line with themes
11-2-1

Formulate and announce guidelines

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

11-2-2

Communicate to relevant parties

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

11-2-3Operate the plan and summarize results

The Association,
Exhibitors, etc.

The Association

Experts, etc.

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Exhibitors, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Exhibitors, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities

ID
ActionResponsible
Accountable
KPI: 11-3 Development of an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)

Consulted

11-3-1Give consideration to the adoption of ESMS

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

11-3-2

Obtain certification from an ISO20121
examination organization

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

11-3-3Operate ISO20121

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

The Association

Experts, etc.,
Governments
andmunicipalities

Informed
Exhibitors, etc.,
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities
Governments
andmunicipalities
Exhibitors, etc.,
Business
partners,
Governments
andmunicipalities

12 Legacy
KPI: 12-1 Preservation of the EXPO’s facilities as a park
12-1-2Preserve the legacy facilities as a park

The Association

Governments
andmunicipalities,
Communities

KPI: 12-2 Formulation of a sustainability report and reporting to AIPH
12-2-1

Formulate a pre-event sustainability reportand report to AIPH

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

12-2-2

Formulate a post-event sustainability reportand report to AIPH

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

12-2-3

Formulate a sustainability and legacy reportand report to AIPH

The Association

The Association

Experts, etc.

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AIPH,
Governments
andmunicipalities
AIPH,
Governments
andmunicipalities
AIPH,
Governments
andmunicipalities

3.3 Gantt
The following Gantt chart shows the timeline for the implementation of actions in each area provided in “3.1Action.” For the purpose of the Sustainability Implementation Plan, we created a Gantt chart in units of actions.
The progress of individual actions and specific tasks are managed by the staff in charge.
FY
2023

FY
2024

FY
2025

FY
2026

FY
2027

FY
2028

■ Formulation of the Sustainability Strategy and the Sustainability
Implementation Plan

Action ID■ Commencement of construction to develop the EXPO site
■ Formulation of the Sustainability Education Plan

Actionand the Sustainability Communications andEngagement Plan

■ The EXPO is held

1 Biodiversity
KPI: 1-1 Biodiversity conservation
Create a venue plan with consideration for
1-1-1
biodiversity
1-1-2
Implement the plan
1-1-3
Maintenance and management
2 Water
KPI: 2-1 Reduction of irrigation water consumption
2-1-1
Calculate estimated water usage
2-1-2
Implement water saving measures
2-1-3
Measure water usage and reduced water usage
3 CarbonKPI: 3-1 GHG emissions for each scope
3-1-1
Calculate GHG emissions for each scope
3-1-2
Implement measures to reduce GHG emissions
3-1-3
Achieve carbon neutrality through purchase of credits
4 Energy
KPI: 4-1 Adoption of passive design in buildings
4-1-1
Formulate an architecture plan
4-1-2
Implement the construction
4-1-3
Maintenance and management
KPI: 4-2 Adoption of energy-saving equipment
Calculate estimated energy consumption and
4-2-1
formulate an energy consumption reduction plan
4-2-2
Implement the energy consumption reduction plan
Measure and announce energy consumption and
4-2-3
reduction
KPI: 4-3 Utilisation rate of renewable energy electricity
Formulate a plan to adopt renewable energy
4-3-1
electricity
4-3-2
Adopt renewable energy electricity
5 Pollution
KPI: 5-1 Construction does not have a significant impact on the surrounding community’s living environment
5-1-1Formulate and announce guidelines
5-1-2
Communicate to relevant parties
5-1-3
Operate the guidelines and summarize the results

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FY
2023

FY
2024

FY
2025

FY
2026

FY
2027

FY
2028

■ Formulation of the Sustainability Strategy and the Sustainability
Implementation Plan

Action ID■ Commencement of construction to develop the EXPO site
■ Formulation of the Sustainability Education Plan

Actionand the Sustainability Communications andEngagement Plan

■ The EXPO is held

6 Waste & Dismantlement
KPI: 6-1 Utilisation of future park facilities as exhibition facilities
Design exhibition facilities by utilising future park
6-1-1
facilities
Develop exhibition facilities by utilising future park
6-1-2
facilities
KPI: 6-2 Construction of temporary structures with rentals and leased items
Design temporary structures with rentals and leased
6-2-1
items
Procure temporary structures with rentals and leased
6-2-2
items
Construction of temporary structures with rentals and6-2-3
leased items
KPI: 6-3 Recycling rate of concrete mass
Recycle concrete mass when removing temporary
6-3-1
facilities
7 Contractors & Construction
KPI: 7-1 Utilisation rate of infrastructure of land readjustment projects and future park facilities
Formulate an infrastructure plan in coordination with
7-1-1
land readjustment projects and park facilities
Develop infrastructure in coordination with land
7-1-2
readjustment projects and park facilities
KPI: 7-2 Consideration of eco-friendly methods to maintain and manage plants
Consideration of eco-friendly methods to maintain
7-2-1
and manage plants
KPI: 7-3 Formulation and operation of the Code of Sustainable Procurement
7-3-1
Consider the code of sustainable procurement
Formulate and announce the code of sustainable7-3-2
procurement
Appropriately operate the code of sustainable7-3-3
procurement
8 Design
KPI: 8-1 Formulation of design consideration guidelines
8-1-1
Formulate and announce guidelines
8-1-2
Implement the construction
8-1-3
Implement monitoring
9 Transport
KPI: 9-1 Enhancement of access to the EXPO site with public transportation, etc.
9-1-1
Formulate a transport implementation plan
9-1-2
Secure shuttle buses; Develop facilities
Manage the operation of shuttle bus service; Operate
9-1-3
parking lots
KPI: 9-2 Formulation of a circulation plan that ensures safe and comfortable movement of visitors
9-2-1
Formulate a circulation plan
9-2-2
Develop circulation routes
9-2-3
Operate the circulation plan

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FY
2023

FY
2024

FY
2025

FY
2026

FY
2027

FY
2028

■ Formulation of the Sustainability Strategy and the Sustainability
Implementation Plan

Action ID■ Commencement of construction to develop the EXPO site
■ Formulation of the Sustainability Education Plan

Actionand the Sustainability Communications andEngagement Plan

■ The EXPO is held

KPI: 9-3 Formulation of universal design guidelines
9-3-1
Formulate and announce guidelines
9-3-2
Implement the construction
9-3-3
Implement monitoring
10 International Participants (Foreign governments and international organisations, etc.)
KPI: 10-1 Provision of information for international participants (official participants)
Create a webpage for official participants and post
10-1-1
information (in English)
Create contents such as various rules and guidelines
10-1-2and periodically update them
10-1-3
Communicate to relevant parties
11 Sustainable Events Operations and Management
KPI: 11-1 Promotion of reduction of food loss and waste
11-1-1
Formulate and announce guidelines
11-1-2
Communicate to relevant parties
11-1-3Operate the plan and summarize results
KPI: 11-2 Control of sound and light in line with themes
11-2-1
Formulate and announce guidelines
11-2-2
Communicate to relevant parties
11-2-3Operate the plan and summarize results
KPI: 11-3 Development of an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)
11-3-1Give consideration to the adoption of ESMS
Obtain certification from an ISO20121 examination
11-3-2organization
11-3-3Operate ISO20121
12 Legacy
KPI: 12-1 Preservation of the EXPO’s facilities as a park
12-1-1
Select legacy facilities
12-1-2Preserve the legacy facilities as a park
KPI: 12-2 Formulation of a sustainability report and reporting to AIPH
Formulate a pre-event sustainability report and report12-2-1to AIPH
Formulate a post-event sustainability report and12-2-2report to AIPH
Formulate a sustainability and legacy report and12-2-3report to AIPH

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4 Budget
Expenses for EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN are largely divided into site construction expenses and operational
expenses.
Site construction expenses are expected to total JPY32 billion, and will be equally borne by the national
government, local governments, and the private sector (one third each).
Operational expenses are expected to total JPY36 billion. Funding will be acquired via EXPO ticket sales androyalties from commercial establishments (food and merchandise vendors), among other sources.
The budget for achieving the goals and objectives stated in the Sustainability Strategy will be managed within thefinancial plan.
Table: Outline of financial plan
(Unit: JPY billion)
IncomeNational government contributions
Local government contributions
Private sector contributions
Total: 32

Expenses
Site construction expenses

EXPO ticket sales
Commercial royalties and other sources
Total: 36

Operational expenses

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Total: 32

Total: 36

5 Monitoring and Evaluation
In this Chapter, we will discuss methods to manage the progress of KPIs set in the Sustainability Strategy, as wellas interim targets, etc., for each KPI in anticipation of EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN. As a general rule, theprogress management of KPIs will be implemented every fiscal year, and the results will be included in the
Sustainability Report.
The following table shows the data source(s), timing, and data managers of each KPI.

ID

Timing

Data
Manager

KPI

Data Source(s)Development of a green network that seamlessly
connects with the natural environment
surrounding the EXPO site

The number of plants planted

Every fiscal year

The
Association

0-2

Visitors (including diverse attendance modes suchas local cooperation and via information andcommunications technology)- Actual tickets sold- Number of visitors ofdiverse attendance modes,
such as via information andcommunications
technology and throughlocal cooperation

Every fiscal year
(FY2025 andonwards)

The
Association

0-3

Formulation and operation of the Code of
Sustainable Procurement

Operational status of the codeof sustainable procurement

Every fiscal year

The
Association

Biodiversity conservation

Report on the progress ofconstruction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

Reduction of irrigation water consumption

Report on the progress ofconstruction

Every fiscal year
(During the EXPO
period in 2027)

The
Association

Calculation of GHG
emissions

Every fiscal year

The
Association

0 Goals
0-1

1 Biodiversity
1-1
2 Water
2-1

3 Carbon
3-1

GHG emissions for each scope

4 Energy
4-1

Adopt passive architecture design

Report on the progress ofconstruction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

4-2

Adopt energy-saving equipment

Report on the progress ofconstruction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

Utilisation rate of renewable energy electricity

Progress report based on the
renewable energy electricity
plan and the Sustainability
Implementation Plan

Every fiscal year

The
Association

Report on the progress ofconstruction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

4-3

5 Pollution
5-1

Construction does not cause a significant impact
on the surrounding community’s living
environment.

26

ID

KPI

Data Source(s)Timing

Data
Manager

6 Waste & Dismantlement
6-1

Utilise future park facilities as exhibition facilities

Report on the progress ofconstruction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

6-2

Construction of temporary structures with rentals
and leased items

Report on the progress ofconstruction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

6-3

Recycling rate of concrete mass

Report on the progress ofconstruction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

7 Contractors & Construction
7-1

Utilisation rate of infrastructure of land
readjustment projects and future park facilities

Report on the progress ofdesigns and construction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

7-2

Consideration of eco-friendly methods to maintainand manage plants

Consideration of eco-friendly
methods to maintain andmanage plants

Every fiscal year

The
Association

7-3

Formulation and operation of the Code of
Sustainable Procurement

Status of the handling of thecode of sustainableprocurement

Every fiscal year

The
Association

Formulate design consideration guidelines

Report on the progress of the
EXPO site plan

Every fiscal year

The
Association

8 Design
8-1

9 Transport
9-1

Enhance access to the EXPO site with public
transportation, etc.

Records of shuttle bus
service operation

Every fiscal year

The
Association

9-2

Formulation of a circulation plan that ensures safe
and comfortable movement of visitors

Report on the progress of the
EXPO site plan

Every fiscal year

The
Association

9-3

Formulation and announcement of universal
design guidelines

Report on the progress of the
EXPO site plan

Every fiscal year

The
Association

Webpage for official
participants and other sources

Every fiscal year

The
Association

10 International Participants (Foreign governments and international organisations, etc.)
10-1

Provide information for international participants(official participants)

11 Sustainable Events Operations and Management
11-1

Promote reduction of food loss and waste*Concessionaires, Village exhibitors, themed
concessionaires

Status of consideration offood loss and waste reduction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

11-2

Control of sound and light in line with themes*Concessionaires, Village exhibitors, themed
concessionaires, event participants

Consideration of control ofsound and light in line withthemesEvery fiscal year

The
Association

11-3

Develop an Event Sustainability Management
System (ESMS)

Records of acquisition andoperation of ISO20121
certification

Every fiscal year

The
Association

12 Legacy
12-1

Reuse the EXPO’s facilities as a park

Report on the progress of the
EXPO site plan andconstruction

Every fiscal year

The
Association

12-2

Formulate a sustainability report and report to
AIPH

Records of formulation of asustainability report andreporting to AIPH

Every fiscal year

The
Association27

5.1 Performance Monitoring
The following table shows the baseline, the interim targets for FY2024 (Year 1), FY2025 (Year 2), and FY2026(Year 3), and the lifetime target for each KPI set in the Sustainability Strategy.

ID

KPI

Baseline[Year thebaseline has
been taken]

Interim target
for FY2024

Interim target
for FY2025

Interim target
for FY2026

None[FY2024]

Designplanting

Planting

Planting

Planned planting[FY2026]

Increaseawareness of
the initiativesof the EXPO
through ticket
promotion to
attract visitors
and increase
ticket sales

15 million people[FY2027]

Appropriately
operate thecode ofsustainableprocurement

Appropriately operate thecode of sustainableprocurement[FY2027]

Develop a site
to achieve thebiodiversity
objective

Keep the impact on floraand fauna that are species
of interest, their habitats,and biodiversity of the area
to the minimum[FY2027]

Develop an
automatic
irrigation
systemReduce the irrigation water
consumption in automatic
irrigation areas, by
switching from manual
irrigation (20Litres/m2/day) to drip
irrigation (10Litres/m2/day)[FY2027]

Lifetime target[Year the target will bereached]0 Goals

0-1

0-2

Development of agreen networkthat seamlessly
connects with thenaturalenvironment
surrounding the
EXPO site

Visitors(including diverse
attendance modes
such as local
cooperation andvia information
andcommunications
technology)

Formulation andoperation of the
0-3
Code of
Sustainable
Procurement
1 Biodiversity

1-1

Biodiversity
conservation

Formulation of
the EXPO 2027
Master Plan
[FY2022]

Increaseawareness andbuildmomentum for
the EXPO
through PR
activities

Formulation of
the Code of
Sustainable
Procurement[FY2023]

Appropriately
operate thecode ofsustainableprocurement

Increaseawareness of
the initiativesof the EXPO
by promoting
contents suchas exhibition
gardens andthemedpavilions of the
EXPO as well
as exhibits by
various
entities,
therebyattracting
visitors andincreasing
ticket sales
Appropriately
operate thecode ofsustainableprocurement

None[FY2024]

Design a site toachieve thebiodiversity
objective

Develop a site
to achieve thebiodiversity
objective

2 Water

2-1Reduction ofirrigation water
consumption

None[FY2024]

Design an
automatic
irrigation
systemDevelop an
automatic
irrigation
system

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ID

KPI

Baseline[Year thebaseline has
been taken]

Interim target
for FY2024

Interim target
for FY2025

Interim target
for FY2026

Lifetime target[Year the target
will be reached]

3 Carbon- Scope 1 BAU*
value:

1 thousand

3-1

GHG emissions foreach scope

t-CO2- Scope 2 BAU
value:
4 thousand
t-CO2- Scope 3 BAU
value:
366 thousand
t-CO2

Emissions after
emission
reductionmeasures aretaken- Scope1:
0 t-CO2*- Scope2:
0 t-CO2*- Scope3:
353 thousand
t-CO2

Implement
measures toreduce GHG
emissions

Implement
measures toreduce GHG
emissions

Implement
measures toreduce GHG
emissions

Designarchitecture inline with theconditions of thenaturalenvironment

Designarchitecture inline with theconditions of thenaturalenvironment

Developarchitecture inline with theconditions of thenaturalenvironment

Developarchitecture inline with theconditions of thenaturalenvironment[FY2026]

Consideration of
adopting energysaving
equipment

Design energysaving
equipment

Develop energysaving
equipment

Develop energysaving equipment[FY2027]

Consideration of
adopting
renewable energy
electricity

Consideration of
adopting
renewable energy
electricity

Consideration of
adopting
renewable energy
electricity

100%[FY2027]

There is no
significant
impact on thesurrounding
community’s
livingenvironment[FY2023]

Construction
does not cause asignificant
impact on thesurrounding
community’s
livingenvironment

Construction
does not cause asignificant
impact on thesurrounding
community’s
livingenvironment

Construction
does not cause asignificant
impact on thesurrounding
community’s
livingenvironment

There is no
significant
impact on thesurrounding
community’s
livingenvironment[FY2028]

None[FY2023]

Designexhibition
facilities byutilising futurepark facilities

Designexhibition
facilities byutilising futurepark facilities

Developexhibition
facilities byutilising futurepark facilities

Developexhibition
facilities byutilising futurepark facilities[FY2026]*BAU value =Estimatedemissions if
reductionmeasures are not
taken[FY2023]* For CO2
emissions thatcannot be
reduced withemission
reductionmeasures, wewill offset themwith an aim toachieve net zero
emissions.
[FY2027]

4 Energy

4-1

Adopt passivearchitecture design

4-2

Adopt energysaving equipment

4-3

Utilisation rate ofrenewable energy
electricity

None[FY2023]

Consideration of
adopting energysaving
equipment[FY2024]
Consideration of
adopting
renewable energy
electricity[FY2024]

5 Pollution

5-1

Construction does
not cause asignificant impact
on the surrounding
community’s living
environment

6 Waste & Dismantlement

6-1

Utilise future park
facilities as
exhibition facilities

29

ID

KPI

6-2

Construction of
temporary structureswith rentals andleased items

Baseline[Year thebaseline has
been taken]

None[FY2023]

Recycling rate ofNoneconcrete mass
[FY2023]
7 Contractors & Construction
Utilisation rate ofinfrastructure ofNone
7-1
land readjustment[FY2023]
projects and futurepark facilities
Consideration ofConsideration of
eco-friendly
eco-friendly
methods to7-2
methods tomaintain andmaintain andmanage plants
manage plants[FY2023]
Formulation and
Formulation ofoperation of thethe code of
7-3
Code ofsustainable
Sustainableprocurement
Procurement[FY2023]
8 Design
6-3

8-1

Formulate design
consideration
guidelines

None[FY2023]

Interim target
for FY2024

Interim target
for FY2025

Interim target
for FY2026

Designtemporary
structures withrentals andleased items

Procuretemporary
structures withrentals andleased items

Construction of
temporary
structures withrentals andleased items

100%

100%

100%

None

None

None

Consideration of
eco-friendly
methods tomaintain andmanage plants

Develop ecofriendly methods
to maintain andmanage plants

Prepare for ecofriendly
maintenance andmanagement ofplantsAppropriately
operate the codeof sustainableprocurement

Appropriately
operate the codeof sustainableprocurement

Appropriately
operate the codeof sustainableprocurement

Consider design
consideration
guidelines

Formulatedesignconsideration
guidelines

Update thetransport
implementation
plan as needed;
Developfacilities, etc.

Prepare for
operation;
Developfacilities, etc.

None

Lifetime target[Year the target
will be reached]
Construction of
temporary
structures withrentals and leased
items[FY2027]100%[FY2028]
100% (Electricity,gas,
communication,
and water supply)[FY2027]
Implement for ecofriendly
maintenance andmanagement ofplants[FY2027]
Appropriately
operate the code ofsustainableprocurement[FY2027]
Formulate design
consideration
guidelines[FY2025]

9 Transport

9-1

Enhance access to
the EXPO site withpublictransportation, etc.

None [FY2023]

Formulate atransport
implementation
plan

9-2

Formulation of acirculation plan that
ensures safe andcomfortable
movement ofvisitors

None[FY2023]

Design theimplementationof paths in the
EXPO site

Develop paths of
the EXPO site

Develop paths of
the EXPO site

9-3

Formulation ofuniversal design
guidelines

None[FY2023]

Formulation ofuniversal design
guidelines

None

None

30

Operate shuttle bus
service from four
train stations in thevicinity; Develop
and operate parking
lots at the EXPO
site and offsite
parking lots
[FY2027]- Main visitor
circulation routes
with a layout
enabling visitors
to roamthroughout theentire the EXPOsite
- A west loop andan east loop thatprovide efficient
access to the
EXPO content[FY2026]
Formulateguidelines forprovision ofuniversal services[FY2024]Baseline[Year theInterim target
Interim target
Interim target
ID
KPI
baseline hasfor FY2024
for FY2025
for FY2026
been taken]
10 International Participants (Foreign governments and international organisations, etc.)

10-1

Provideinformation forinternational
participants(official
participants)

Creation of a
webpage for
official
participants (inEnglish)[FY2022]

Present various
types of special
rules that havebeen approvedandaccompanying
guidelines

11 Sustainable Events Operations and Management
Promotereduction of foodloss and waste*Official
Consideration ofConsideration ofparticipants,
food loss and11-1
food loss andconcessionaires,
waste reductionwaste reduction
Village[FY2023]
exhibitors,
themedconcessionaires
Control soundand light in linewith themes*Official
Consideration ofConsideration ofparticipants,
control of soundcontrol of sound
11-2
concessionaires,and light in line
and light in line
Villagewith themeswith themes
exhibitors,[FY2023]
themedconcessionaires,
event participants

11-3

Develop an Event
Sustainability
Management
System (ESMS)

Give
consideration to
the adoption ofESMS[FY2023]

Give
consideration to
the adoption of
ESMS

31

Lifetime target[Year the target
will be reached]

Present various
types of special
rules that havebeen approvedandaccompanying
guidelines

Provideinformation on a
webpage for
official participants
and through othermeans, and convey
the Sustainability
Strategy andSustainability
Implementation
Plan for the EXPO,
as well as various
indicators related to
exhibitions andenvironmental rules
based on suchstrategy and plan toofficial participantsso that they canreflect them into
their exhibitions[FY2027]

Consideration offood loss andwaste reduction

Consideration offood loss andwaste reduction- Provide menu
items in amounts
and sizes visitors
can finish eating
without effort- Ask for visitors’
cooperation[FY2027]

Consideration ofcontrol of soundand light in linewith themes

Consideration ofcontrol of soundand light in linewith themes

Control sound andlight in line withthemes[FY2027]

Give
consideration to
applying forISO20121
certification

Obtain andoperatecertificationfrom an
ISO20121
examination
organization

Obtain and operate
ISO20121
certification[FY2027]

Present various
types of special
rules that havebeen approvedandaccompanying
guidelines

ID

KPI

Baseline[Year thebaseline has
been taken]

Interim target
for FY2024

Interim target
for FY2025

Interim target
for FY2026

Lifetime target[Year the target
will be reached]

Design facilities
in coordination
with the futurepark plan

Developfacilities incoordination
with the futurepark plan

Developfacilities incoordination
with the futurepark plan

Reuse the EXPO’s
facilities as a park
[FY2027]

Formulate a preevent
sustainability
report and report
to AIPH- Pre-event
sustainability
report to AIPH
- Post-event
sustainability
report to AIPH
- Sustainability andlegacy report to
AIPH[FY2030]

12 Legacy
12-1

12-2

Reuse the
EXPO’s facilities
as a park

Formulate asustainability
report and report
to AIPH

None

Consideration ofa sustainability
report[FY2023]

Consideration ofa sustainability
report32

Consideration ofa sustainability
report