Environmentally Conscious Real Estate Investing

As the owner of 269 investment properties in Japan (as of March 2024), Dai-ichi Life is taking steps to save energy in terms of both its choice of building facilities and how they are used. In addition to installing efficient equipment to improve environmental performance in new buildings or when renovating or refurbishing, facilities-related initiatives also include striving to create "greener" buildings. In terms of routine building operation and management, energy savings are being achieved through ongoing improvements made in collaboration with management companies such as Dai-ichi Building.

Wooden construction, which utilizes wood,-a material that is environmentally friendly and contributes to the revitalization of the local economy, forestry and the wood industry- is gaining attention both domestically and internationally. We are the first life insurance company which has developed a mid-rise wooden office building. ^*The timber used primarily consists of domestic wood from Tochigi and Fukushima prefectures, where the office is located. This development contributes to regional revitalization and local economic activation through the use of locally sourced timber. In addition, this building is designed with consideration for infection control, such as enabling natural ventilation in both east-west and north-south directions, as well as creating a space surrounded by trees and actively using balconies and outdoor stairs. By making such a facility plan, we are trying to improve the quality of life (QOL) for facility users, enhance their health, and stimulate communication. Furthermore, we are currently developing a rental office building with a wooden hybrid structure in Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

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  As of November 24, 2020, based on our self-check.

• https://www.dai-ichi-life.co.jp/company/news/pdf/2022_045.pdf (Japanese Only) (754KB) PDF
• https://www.dai-ichi-life.co.jp/company/news/pdf/2022_068.pdf (Japanese Only) (663KB) PDF

Various facilities are set up on the site of Daiichi Seimei Ground (9ha, about 2 Tokyo Domes) surrounded by lush greenery (sports facilities, condominiums for families, clinic malls, housing for students, services included) Housing for the elderly, local community facilities, etc. Together with various partners, we aim to create a town where multi-generational residents can continue to live in good health while interacting richly. By devising the layout of roads and buildings on the premises, we have secured open spaces and parks that make use of the existing greenery. We will open it up to the local people, enliven the local community by holding events such as health and sports, and lead to regional revitalization. We want the people, the region, and the earth to be happy.
"SETAGAYA Qs-GARDEN" aims to create a town that is unique to Dai-ichi Life, which we think of.

Dai-ichi Life has been greening buildings in its real estate for more than 20 years.
Acros Fukuoka (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture), completed in 1995, aims to create a rich environmental stock in the city. The building was likened to a mountain, and 37,000 trees of about 80 types were planted in a stepped roof garden called "Step Garden". Due to the subsequent supplementary planting and the native growth of species carried by wild birds, the number of tree species has increased to about 200, creating a new ecosystem and becoming like a natural mountain. It is known as "Mount Across" by the locals. In addition, we maintain and manage the formation of a recycling-oriented society, such as vegetation management by natural water circulation (rainwater) and generation of waste discharged from restaurants in the building as organic fertilizer.