Global Impact
+20,500t CO2
Tons of CO2 avoided cumulatively (since 2018). This is equivalent to taking off 6,000 cars off the road.
+60,000MWh
Cumulative megawatt-hours generated (Since 2018). This is equivalent to powering more than 13,600 households.
Our Ambitions, Targets, and SDGs links
Tokamachi Geothermal site under construction, Niigata Prefecture
Responsible Procurement
AMBITIONS
Ensure compliance with our sustainability clause for suppliers;
Determine the baseline of responsible procurement risk outside the supply chain management and capture the information in our system.
TARGETS 2020
Update all international partnership contracts with a responsible procurement clause by 2025 and perform ESG assessment to all suppliers.
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
12.6. Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
Suzaka Solar Powerplant, Nagano Prefecture
Responsible Infrastructure Operator
AMBITIONS
Provide stable electric power, minimize the risk of services and operation to strengthen the resilience of the organization included in the Sustainability Policy.
TARGETS 2020
Deliver 100% of our planned projects by producing 100,000MWh in 2021 (more than double the production compared to 2019).
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
9.1. Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all9.4. By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities
Fuming well in Tokamachi Geothermal site, Niigata Prefecture
Effective Use of Energy and Resources
AMBITIONS
Promote effective use of energies such as fuel and materials consumed in developing and management of electric generation plant. Recycle generated waste as much as possible to reduce generation of waste.
TARGETS 2020
Monitor yearly the use of fuel and materials for 100% traceability of recycling and waste materials.
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
7.3. By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency12.2. By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
Cattle manure is an essential raw material for our biogas projects / Photo credit: Markus Spiske
Impact on Natural Resources and Biodiversity
AMBITIONS
Reduce the impact on biodiversity and natural resources by managing CO2 emissions and energy use incurred by installing sustainable energy in local communities.
TARGETS 2020
Conduct biodiversity assessments in all relevant projects to manage the impact on biodiversity.
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
12.5. By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse15.5. Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats,halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species
A cornfield / Photo credit: Waldemar Brandt
CO2 and Climate Change Impact
AMBITIONS
Contribute to the mitigation of climate change and decarbonization in the entire society by disseminating sustainable energy generation.
TARGETS 2020
More than double the yearly CO2 avoided by 2021 (compared to 2019, 22,000t-CO2).
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
13.1. Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards
Our Co-Representative Board Director, Takahiro Kurata with other colleagues during a company trip in winter 2020
Employees Relations
AMBITIONS
Create and sustain a workplace culture where employees with diverse backgrounds feel empowered, included, valued and respected.
TARGETS 2020
Maintain Employee Satisfaction Survey (ESS) to 80% response rate for further organizational improvements.
Increase the number of management positions held by women to 11% by 2025 (7% in 2020).
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
5.5. Ensure women’s full and effective participation andequal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision making in political, economic and public life8.5. By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value10.2. By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
An employee in the headquarter office, Tokyo
Corruption Prevention
AMBITIONS
Conduct all of our business in an ethical manner and in compliance with laws and our anti-corruption policy.
TARGETS 2020
Maintain zero fraud, bribery, and corruption yearly.
Maintain a yearly dialogue with stakeholders to ensure the following of our anti-corruption policy.
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
16.5. Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
A GPSS Safety Helmet
Health and Safety of Our Stakeholders
AMBITIONS
Ensure the protection of the health and safety of all stakeholders including employees and subcontracting employees involved in our business and residents where our services are provided.
TARGETS 2020
Maintain and ensure zero fatalities and accidents through regular safety trainings.
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
11.5. By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected
Japanese countryside with Mount Fuji in the back / Photo credit: Chery Lee
Community Development Impact
AMBITIONS
Achieve a sustainable and resilient society that answers to the needs of the local community through providing our high-quality services on sustainable energy.
TARGETS 2020
Promote the use of sustainable energy by powering more than 13,000 households yearly by 2021.
Contribute to the development of the local area surrounding our powerplants.
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
9.1. Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all11.A. Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning
Employees in the headquarter office, Tokyo
Compliance
AMBITIONS
Enhance the transparency of our operation and disclose information regarding our sustainability initiatives.
TARGETS 2020
Ensure accountability by reporting to stakeholders through an annual sustainability report.
IMPACTS ON SDGs GOALS and TARGETS
16.6. Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels16.7. Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
Certification
GPSS certified 4 stars
Mission-driven and investor-led, GRESB is the environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmark for real assets. We work in collaboration with the industry to provide standardized and validated ESG data to the capital markets. The 2019 real estate benchmark covers more than 1,000 property companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), funds, and developers. Our coverage for infrastructure includes 500 infrastructure funds and assets. Combined, GRESB represents over USD 4 trillion in real asset value. More than 100 institutional investors, with over USD 22 trillion AUM, use GRESB data to monitor their investments, engage with their managers, and make decisions that lead to a more sustainable real asset industry. Learn more at GRESB.com.
ESG Policy
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Working together with local communities, we aim to create a bright energy future by bringing together local resources with our knowledge and expertise.
In order to accomplish this mission, we believe that it is necessary to address the individual issues related to environment, society, and governance. Therefore, we have established a sustainability policy here below.
Environment
Decarbonization of Society through Renewable Energy
Environmental Protection
Effective use of Energy and Resources
Social
Development of Local Communities
Employee Safety and Engagement
Sustainable Procurement
Governance
Responsible Infrastructural Operator
Compliance to Corporate Ethics
Information Disclosure and Transparency
Sustainability and Integration Framework
Memberships
GPSS is a premium sponsor of the Japan Sustainable Investment Forum (JSIF). JSIF is actively promoting and developing sustainable investments (SRI and ESG investments, etc.) that are actively carried out in Europe and the United States.
GPSS joined Long Term Infrastructure Investors Association (LTIIA). Their vision is to facilitate and promote private investment in infrastructure which enables long-term, sustainable development of communities, countries and regions.
