Policy and Basic Approach
To increase the objectivity and reliability of DHR’s initiatives in reducing the environmental burden of properties, DHR intends to increase medium- to long-term asset value and pursue the acquisition of third-party external certifications and evaluations.
Through initiatives such as conversion to LED lighting and the introduction of energy-saving air conditioning and water saving equipment even on DHR’s properties without any environmental certifications, DHR works to reduce its environmental impact by promoting energy savings and proper sorting and disposal of waste.
KPIs and Main Initiatives
DHR plans to increase the percentage of properties with environmental certification (gross floor area basis) to 70% or more by the fiscal year ending March 2031.
DHR is proactively working to obtain environmental certifications for its many ongoing efforts to realize a sustainable society in addition to improving environmental performance, for example through converting to LED lighting at its properties.
Additionally, because the Asset Manager has asked its sponsor to consider acquiring BELS Certification, CASBEE Certification for Buildings, and other environmental certifications while their properties are in the development stage, more properties are already certified by the time DHR acquires them.
Percentage of properties that have obtained environmental certifications in the entire portfolio
| Target | 70% (Fiscal year ending March 2031) |
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| Actual | 73.7% (As of March 31, 2024) |
Environmental Certifications
To increase the objectivity and reliability of DHR’s initiatives in reducing the environmental burden of properties, DHR intends to increase medium-to long-term asset value and pursue the acquisition of third-party external certifications and evaluations. DHR’s acquisition rate of environmental certifications is as shown below. DHR plans to increase the percentage of properties with environmental certification (gross floor area basis) to 70% or more by the fiscal year ending March 2031.
Status of Environmental Certifications*1
| Number of certified properties |
Number of portfolio properties*3 |
Percentage of certified properties (Based on number of properties) |
Certified area (gross floor area*2) |
Area in whole portfolio*3 (gross floor area*2) |
Percentage of certified properties (gross floor area basis) |
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| Total of properties that have obtained environmental certifications |
77 | 226 | 34.1% | 2,719,495.85㎡ | 3,691,483.60㎡ | 73.7% |
| DBJ Green Building | 15 | 226 | 6.6% | 946,659.48㎡ | 3,691,483.60㎡ | 25.6% |
| CASBEE for Real Estate | 45 | 226 | 19.9% | 1,706,462.21㎡ | 3,691,483.60㎡ | 46.2% |
| BELS | 62 | 226 | 27.4% | 2,303,901.60㎡ | 3,691,483.60㎡ | 62.4% |
| (of which, ZEB) | 8 | 226 | 3.5% | 558,451.29㎡ | 3,691,483.60㎡ | 15.1% |
| LEED | 1 | 226 | 0.4% | 120,229.08㎡ | 3,691,483.60㎡ | 3.3% |
| JHEP | 1 | 226 | 0.4% | 26,997.13㎡ | 3,691,483.60㎡ | 0.7% |
| ABINC | 1 | 226 | 0.4% | 24,604.09㎡ | 3,691,483.60㎡ | 0.7% |
- The number of certifications is as of March 31, 2024..
- Total floor area is based on the floor area provided on the inspection certificate of each property.
- Excludes land properties.
- The percentage of properties that have obtained environmental certifications is rounded to the first decimal place.
Green Building Initiatives on Uncertified Properties
Through initiatives such as conversion to LED lighting and the introduction of energy-saving air conditioning and water saving equipment even on DHR’s properties without any environmental certifications, DHR works to reduce its environmental impact by promoting energy savings and proper sorting and disposal of waste.
DBJ Green Building Certification
DBJ Green Building Certification
DBJ Green Building certification is a certification system established by the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) to support real estate that is environmentally and socially conscious (Green Building). It assesses and certifies properties that are required by society and the economy, based on a comprehensive assessment of environmental performance, disaster prevention, consideration of the community, and other actions taken for various stakeholders, and supports those efforts.
| Properties with the best class environmental & social awareness | Properties with the best class environmental & social awareness | Properties with excellent environmental & social awareness | Properties with high environmental & social awareness | Properties with sufficient environmental & social awareness |
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For details, please refer to the website of DBJ Green Building Certification: http://igb.jp/en/index.html
DBJ Green Building Certified Properties
| ★★★★★ | 7 properties |
 DPL Nagareyama I  Shibaura Island Bloom Tower  Royal Parks Toyosu  Royal Parks Hanakoganei  Royal Parks Wakabadai  Pacific Royal Court Minatomirai Urban Tower  iias Tsukuba |
| ★★★★ | 4 properties |
 DPL Misato  ACROSSMALL Shinkamagaya  FOLEO Otsu Ichiriyama  GRANODE Hiroshima |
| ★★★ | 4 properties |
 D Project Kuki I  D Project Kuki IV  DPL Fukuoka Kasuya  Naha Shin-Toshin Center Building (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Omoromachi) |
| Total | 15 properties |
CASBEE for Real Estate Certification
CASBEE for Real Estate Certification
CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) is a system for performing a comprehensive assessment of the overall environmental performance of buildings that is being developed and promoted in Japan under the guidance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
CASBEE for Real Estate Certification is a system in which a third-party agency examines the CASBEE assessment of a building and certifies that it is accurate. The assessment is based on a four-scale system (S rating: ★★★★★ to B rating: ★★).
CASBEE For Real Estate Certified Properties
| ★★★★★ | 24 properties |
 D Project Hachioji  D Project Noda  D Project Tsuchiura  D Project Kuki IV  D Project Kuki VI  D Project Yashio  D Project Urayasu III  D Project Kakegawa  D Project Chibakita  D Project Tomisato II  D Project Fuji  D Project Kuki VIII  D Project Wako A  D Project Hiratsuka  DPL Misato  DPL Nagareyama I  ACROSSMALL Shinkamagaya  FOLEO Ome Imai  FOLEO Otsu Ichiriyama  FOLEO Hakata  iias Tsukuba  Sports Depo and GOLF5 Kokurahigashi IC Store  Naha Shin-Toshin Center Building (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Omoromachi)  GRANODE Hiroshima |
| ★★★★ | 20 properties |
 D Project Machida  D Project Urayasu II  D Project Inuyama  D Project Kuki II  D Project Kuki V  D Project Hibiki Nada  D Project Kitahachioji III  D Project Itabashi Shingashi  DPL Fukuoka Kasuya  Castalia Takanawa  Castalia Tower Shinagawa Seaside  Castalia Monzennakacho II  Castalia Nakameguro  Castalia Meguro Chojyamaru  Royal Parks SEASIR  Royal Parks Musashikosugi  Castalia Abeno  Royal Parks Namba  Royal Parks Umejima  Nursery Room Berry Bear Omori Nishi Welcia Ota Omori Nishi Store |
| ★★★ | 1 property |
 Qiz Ebisu |
| Total | 45 properties |
- Regarding D Project Inuyama, the building additionally acquired as of April 10, 2018 was certified.
BELS Certification
BELS Certification
Under the Act on the Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings (Building Energy Conservation Act), real estate companies are required to make an effort to display the energy saving performance of buildings.The Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS) is a five-scale system (★★★★★ to ★) in which a third-party agency assesses the energy-saving performance of a building based on the criteria established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
BELS Certified Properties
| ★★★★★ | 16 properties |
 D Project Machida  D Project Noda  D Project Kuki V  D Project Yashio  D Project Kakegawa  D Project Hiroshima Seifu  D Project Chibakita  D Project Kuki VIII  D Project Hiratsuka  DPL Misato  DPL Fukuoka Kasuya  DPL Kitakyushu  DPL Nagareyama I  DPL Urayasu III  DPL Nagareyama III  FOLEO Otsu Ichiriyama |
| ★★★★ | 11 properties |
 D Project Tsuchiura  D Project Kuki II  D Project Kuki IV  D Project Kuki VI  D Project Tatebayashi  D Project Sendai Izumi II  D Project Kitahachioji I  D Project Kadoma I  Sports Depo and GOLF5 Kokurahigashi IC Store  AMANEK Kanazawa  Candeo Hotels Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown |
| ★★★ | 9 properties |
 D Project Tomisato  D Project Tosu III  D Project Kitahachioji III  D Project Itabashi Shingashi  D Project Wako A  DPL Shin-Narashino  iias Tsukuba  Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi  Nursery Room Berry Bear Omori Nishi Welcia Ota Omori |
| ★★ | 18 properties |
 D Project Urayasu II  D Project Inuyama  D Project Neyagawa  D Project Fukuoka Hakozaki  D Project Kuki III  D Project Nishiyodogawa  D Project Kawagoe III  D Project Urayasu III  D Project Tomisato II  D Project Kaminokawa  Castalia Nishi Azabu Kasumicho  Castalia Tower Shinagawa Seaside  Castalia Meguro Chojyamaru  Royal Parks SEASIR  Royal Parks Namba  Castalia Ningyocho III  FOLEO Ome Imai  GRANODE Hiroshima |
| ★ | 8 properties |
 D Project Hachioji  D Project Tosu  D Project Matsudo II  Castalia Hatsudai II  Castalia Yoyogi Uehara  Royal Parks Toyosu  Royal Parks Hanakoganei  Pacific Royal Court Minatomirai Urban Tower |
| Total | 62 properties |
| （Note 1） | Regarding iias Tsukuba, the main building was certified. |
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| （Note 2） | Regarding D Project Inuyama, the building additionally acquired as of April 10, 2018 was certified. |
Learn more about Daiwa House Group’s ESG Index and external evaluations
ZEB Certification
ZEB Certification
Net Zero Energy Building (ZEB) refers to a building that is aimed to achieve zero primary energy expenditures in annual building consumption by working to save energy with improved heat insulation and high-efficiency equipment while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment and by creating energy using solar power generation and other renewable energies.As part of the BELS Certification System, ZEB assessments indicate the progress toward these goals with four different ratings: “ZEB” (highest rating), Nearly ZEB, ZEB Ready, and ZEB Oriented.
DHR promotes initiatives for its properties to acquire ZEB, including Nearly ZEB, ZEB Ready and ZEB Oriented.“D Project Noda,” “D Project Yashio,” “D Project Kakegawa,” and “DPL Fukuoka Kasuya” acquired the ZEB Ready designation after their acquisition by DHR by converting to LED lighting.
Going forward, DHR will continue to promote ZEB initiatives.
| “ZEB” | Buildings with reduced primary energy consumption of 100％ or more from the benchmark primary energy consumption including renewable energy in addition to meeting the requirements of ZEB Ready |
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| Nearly ZEB | Buildings with reduced primary energy consumption of 75% or more but less than 100% from the benchmark primary energy consumption including renewable energy in addition to meeting the requirements of ZEB Ready |
| ZEB Ready | Buildings with reduced primary energy consumption of 50% or more from the benchmark primary energy consumption excluding renewable energy |
| ZEB Oriented | Buildings with gross area of 10,000 ㎡ or more and reduced primary energy consumption excluding renewable energy compared to the benchmark specified for each use in addition to introduction of unevaluated technology |
- Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. based on the website of ZEB by the Ministry of the Environment
ZEB Certified Properties
| “ZEB” | 1 property |
 DPL Nagareyama III |
| ZEB Ready | 7 properties |
 D Project Noda  D Project Yashio  D Project Kakegawa  D Project Hiratsuka  DPL Fukuoka Kasuya  DPL Kitakyushu  DPL Nagareyama I |
| Total | 8 properties |
LEED Certification
LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a certification system developed and operated by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and examined for certification by a third party institution to assess the environmental performance of buildings and urban environments.
The certification level is represented in four levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Certified).
LEED Certified Properties
| Certified | 1 property |
 DPL Nagareyama III |
JHEP Certification
JHEP Certification
JHEP is a certification system to objectively and quantitatively evaluate and certify the degree of contribution to biodiversity conservation. The value of biodiversity is compared before and after a project, and if the value after the project is equal to or greater than the value before the project, it is certified by a third-party organization as a project that contributes to biodiversity. The certification rating is represented on a six-tier (AAA to B+) evaluation scale.
JHEP Certification Properties
| A | 1 properties |
 Royal Parks Toyosu |
ABINC Certification
ABINC Certification
ABINC is a certification system to evaluate and certify biodiversity-friendly initiatives based on the “Promotion Guidelines for ABINC” developed by General Incorporated Association Japan Business Initiative for Biodiversity (JBIB), and no certification rating is assigned.
ABINC Certification Properties
| ABINC Certification Properties | 1 properties |
 Royal Parks Hanakoganei |