Commitment

As a member of the ‘Biodiversity in Good Company’ Initiative we are committed to the Initiative’s Leadership Declaration, comprising the following activities:

Analyzing the impact of the company activities on biodiversity

Analysis will be conducted on the impact on biodiversity from the planning stage of the new urban development project. The influences on biodiversity through existing projects will also be analyzed.

Introducing the concept of biodiversity preservation to the environment management system of the company and develop guidelines

As an integral part of an exterior design manual, currently being prepared, biodiversity guidelines will be developed.

Unification of all the activities for biodiversity and selection of staff responsible who will make reports to the Board

A new section will be arranged in the existing Sustainability Office, which will unify all activities for biodiversity. The manager of the new section will make presentations to the Board of the Environment Enhancement Committee, in meetings that are held fortnightly.

Establishment of realizable and measurable goals and the review / amendment every two or three years

As part of the urban development projects, the company will establish goals that will contribute to biodiversity which require a monitoring process, from planning to completion of buildings, and continue after the completion. Goals will be reviewed and amended depending upon the results of the monitoring.

Publicizing the activities and achievements of the biodiversity section with annual reports, environmental reports and CSR reports

At the time of the reporting to the Environment Enhancement Committee, the activities and achievements of the biodiversity section will be publicized via websites and public relations magazines.

Encouraging suppliers to shift their activities to achieve goals for biodiversity by providing information about biodiversity

Construction companies will be informed about the goals for biodiversity and instructed about the rules in accordance. Moreover, Mori Building will manage the project as an orderer by mentioning the subject of the protection of biodiversity on the Particular Specifications for Constructions.

In order to continuously improve the management systems of the biodiversity section, Mori will enhance interaction with science organizations, NGOs and government authorities

Urban development activities will be implemented with consideration for biodiversity in accordance with the viewpoint and advice of NGOs. Advice from experts will be effectively used for the future planning, while the results of the activities are reported to various institutes such as the Ecological Society of Japan.

Benefit

Initiating education in society

The activity has triggered concerns about the relationship between urban areas and biodiversity. Co-operators (landowners and developers) have started paying more attention to biodiversity and the impact of the activities has been seen in the resultant behavior of the investors, developers of the private sectors, and construction companies (expansion and depth). In addition, the project has become a model case of an urban development business giving consideration to biodiversity and as such will play a role as a guideline for people dealing with urban development, including the government and other key players.

Enhancement of company values

People usually have a good impression of environmentally-friendly companies. The value of Mori Building has greatly improved as it has become a well-known company continually dealing with global environmental issues through its urban development activities with a global and long-term viewpoint.

Enhancement of property value

Many workers are happy to work in a biodiversity-concerned environment. This can be thought of as the environmental value impact on property value. Therefore, this fact will also contribute to the attraction of tenants and meet the demands of various investors.

Advertising effects

Mori Building’s biodiversity activities have been promoted internationally by media. This has largely contributed to increased awareness of the Mori Building brand and promotion of the company’s biodiversity activities.

Best Practices

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