Basic Policy
Sustainability Policy
MEITETSU XYMAX Asset Management CO., LTD., the asset management company of the Investment Corporation (Hereinafter referred to as “Asset Management Company”), will strives to pursue sustainability as an asset management company of a real estate investment corporation and to provide information and services that contribute to sustainability for our stakeholders.
We recognize that appropriate management of risks and opportunities related to sustainability such as Environment, Society, and Governance ("ESG") which is essential for real estate management that achieves profitability, stability, and continuity. Based on this recognition, we have established this Sustainability Policy to guide our practices through the real estate investment management business of the Investment Corporation with the aim of maximizing unitholder value.
| 1. | Climate Change Initiatives Mitigating and adapting to climate change are the urgent issues. We will promote energy-efficient operations and the installation of energy-saving equipment at our properties, while also accelerating the use of renewable energy, thereby advancing our efforts toward decarbonization. Furthermore, we will enhance the resilience of our properties to address acute and chronic risks, such as an increase in natural disasters due to the progression of climate change. |
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| 2. | Realization of a Circular Economy We aim to realize a circular economy by effectively utilizing water resources, such as indoor and outdoor water savings, and by properly managing, reducing and recycling waste disposed during operation and renovations of our properties. |
| 3. | Building a Safe and Resilient Society We will establish a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) addressing responses to natural disasters, human-caused incidents, pandemics, and other situations. We will also proactively provide stakeholders with information that contributes to BCP preparedness. |
| 4. | Collaboration with External Stakeholders We will capture business opportunities and reduce environmental and social risks by building strong relationships and collaborating with external stakeholders, including tenants of managed properties, suppliers such as property managers, and local communities. |
| 5. | Human Resource Development We will continue to provide education and awareness-raising activities and focus on human resource development. At the same time, we will foster a comfortable workplace environment that respects the diversity, health, and well-being of officers and employees. |
| 6. | Strengthening Governance and Compliance Beyond compliance with laws and internal regulations, we will reinforce our governance structure to ensure fair transactions, appropriate management of information, anti-corruption, prevention of conflicts of interest, respect for human rights, and emphasis on diversity. |
| 7. | Disclosure of Sustainability Information We will disclose this Policy to investors and all other stakeholders, and provide timely and appropriate information on sustainability to ensure accountability. We will also continuously obtain environmental certifications and evaluations, such as Green Building certification, to increase transparency. |
Sustainability Promotion System
To implement initiatives based on the Sustainability Policy, the Asset Management Company has established the Sustainability Promotion Committee and appointed its Representative Director as the Chief Sustainability Officer and the Head of the Corporate Planning Department as the Executive Sustainability Officer.
The Sustainability Promotion Committee regularly convenes Sustainability Promotion Meetings to review and draft various sustainability-relevant policies and targets.
The content of the Sustainability Promotion Committee is reported to the Board of Directors of the Investment Corporation at least once every three months, and are shared with all officers and employees.
Related Internal Regulations, Etc.
- Policy on Energy Conservation
- Policy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
- Policy on Water Saving
- Policy on Waste Management
- Policy on Sustainable Procurement
- Policy on Climate Change
- EMS Operational Manual
Participation in Initiatives
Principles for Financial Action for the 21st Century
The Asset Management Company, has endorsed the ideas of the Principles and became a signatory.
Support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) Recommendations
The Asset Management Company has expressed its support for the recommendations of the TCFD and has joined the "GX Future Consortium".
For more, please refer to the "Initiatives for Climate Change"
