Countermeasure Area Promotion Plan

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1 Global Warming Countermeasure Area Promotion Plan FY FY2020 Digest Bright Environmental Outlook, Bright Citizens February 2018 The Global Warming Countermeasure Area Promotion Plan was formulated based on the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures, and promotes energy saving, the introduction of renewable energy, greenification, waste reduction initiatives, and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through the cooperation of citizens, business operators, and.

2 1 Global Warming and its Impact What is global warming? Global warming refers to a rise in the concentration of CO2, methane and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere as a result of economic activity, which leads to an enhanced atmospheric greenhouse effect. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution in the mid-18 th century, large volumes of greenhouse gases have been released into the atmosphere due to the consumption of petroleum and other fossil fuels. Atmospheric greenhouse gas concentration has risen particularly sharply since the middle of the 20 th century, resulting in higher global temperatures. By the end of the 21 st century, if all possible measures are taken, and the emission of greenhouse gases is limited to the greatest extent possible, the average global temperature of the Earth is expected to rise by C. If no measures are taken, temperatures are expected to rise by as much as 4.8 C in the worst case scenario. The variety of impacts starting to be seen It is feared that global warming will increase global climate instability and have serious implications for the natural environment and our lives. Japan, too, has witnessed an increase in the average annual temperature, and a greater number of days with extremely hot temperatures and heavy rain. The impacts are also beginning to be seen in our familiar surroundings, such as an increase in the number of deaths due to heat stroke and an expansion in the range of infection bearing pests. In response to these changes, mitigation initiatives, such as reducing the emission of greenhouse gases and promoting their absorption, are needed together with adaptation measures which prevent and reduce the impacts caused by climate change. Sunlight Heat released Atmosphere (greenhouse gases) Heat is absorbed How does global warming occur? Earth 200 years ago The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere was 280ppm at the start of the industrial revolution. Heat released Atmosphere (greenhouse gases) More heat absorbed Earth today The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere exceeded 400ppm in [How global warming occurs] Source: Japan Center for Climate Change Actions website ( Increased greenhouse gases Climate change Higher average annual temperature More heavy rain days More extremely hot days Impact of climate change Increased flooding, landslides, and intensity of disasters More heat stroke deaths Increased range of infection bearing mosquitoes Sunlight [Impact of climate change] 2 Regional Characteristics and Challenges of CO 2 makes up 93% of the greenhouse gases released in. CO 2 emissions in increased by 0.6% in FY2014 over the average emissions of the standard set by the plan. 80% of the emissions are released by residential (city residential sector) and business (city business sector) sources. Going forward, an increase in population, the number of households and building floor area are expected, making continued measures necessary. (10,000 t-co2 / year) 500 CO2 Emissions Waste Transport Business Residential Industrial Sector Sector Sector Sector Sector +0.6% year average (Annual) [Greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions of by sector] Source: Produced based on materials from joint project by all 62 municipalities of Tokyo, Green Tokyo - Global Warming Prevention Project 2

3 3 Vision Bright Environmental Outlook, Bright Citizens will build a peaceful city that allows for efficient and reliable use of energy and will simultaneously provide an environment in which citizens can lead fulfilling lives, encourage vitalized business practices and reduce CO2 emissions, which are believed to be the major contributor to global warming. 4 Greenhouse Gas (CO2) Emission Reduction Target [National reduction target level] A target to be achieved through the steady implementation of plan-based policies FY2020 reduction target FY2020 CO2 emissions compared to the FY average 6.8% reduction level (10.3% reduction compared to FY2013) [Tokyo reduction target level] A mid-term target to be achieved through the advancement of additional policies Mid-term reduction target FY2030 CO2 emissions compared to the FY average 37% reduction level (39% reduction compared to FY2013) [Image of CO2 emission reduction targets] CO2 emissions (10,000 t-co 2 / year) 500 If no measures are taken, emissions will exceed the base level -6.8% -37% Base level (Target prior to plan formulation) FY2020 emissions Same level as FY three-year average estimate [Before measures] Approximately 600,000 t-co2 / year reduction Target 6.8% reduction from the base level by strengthening plan-based measures FY2020 target level FY2030 target level 3

4 5 Overview of Measures Policies 1 Support the daily efforts of households and workplaces (Promote ECO DE MINATOKU ) Under the slogan ECO DE MINATOKU will encourage the initiatives of households, communities and workplaces and support those initiatives by, for example, providing accurate and detailed energy saving advice, visualization of energy consumption and raising awareness about adaptation measures. will promote environmental education and learning that teaches our children the importance of saving energy. Measures (1) Support household initiatives (2) Support workplace initiatives Build a city that allows for a safe, worry-free and comfortable life with low energy consumption will strive to build a safe and worry-free city where energy supply during times of emergency is assured while reducing CO2 emissions. will also prepare the city for the urban heat island effect and rainstorms to adapt to the rising temperature and ensure livability. Fulfill our responsibilities as a metropolitan city and lead efforts against global warming by making the most of our broad network and through the introduction of leading edge initiatives In our effort to reduce CO2 emissions outside of and contribute to the increased greenhouse gas absorption of forests, will implement joint initiatives with other regions and contribute to the testing of new technologies. will make proactive efforts to prevent global warming and draw on our experience to advance our policies will take the initiative in efforts against global warming such as saving energy and using Japanese timber in its position as a business operator, and make the most of the knowledge gained from those initiatives to improve its policies. (1) Community development that allows efficient and reliable use of energy (2) Provision of environmentally friendly transportation (3) Development of measures to adapt to global warming and measures against the heat island effect (1) Promote global warming countermeasures through the use of the City s extensive network (2) Leadership in implementation of measures through the testing of new technologies (1) Initiatives at facilities Cross-sectional initiatives Public relations and provision of information to citizens and business operators to drive the implementation of policies 4

5 Top priority policy / Priority policy Predicted emission reduction (10,000 t-co2 / year) 1. Promote energy-saving lifestyles 2. Promote household waste minimization and recycling 3. Adaptation measures for global warming 4. Promote environmental education and learning 1. Promote energy saving workstyles 2. Promote industrial waste minimization and recycling Subsidies for the installation of energy creation and energy saving devices Promote energy saving and electricity saving initiatives at residential complexes Encourage environmental friendly action through Minato Ecochallenge Enhance information provision in relation to the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) Project to visualize the volume of household waste Reduce the burden on the environment through the promotion of plastic recycling Recover resources from large wooden waste Promote measures to adapt to the impact of climate change Promote environmental learning by utilizing Eco Plaza Promote environmental learning by utilizing Minato People s Forest Disseminate information through the Minato Environment App Minato Eco Declaration registered businesses Promote energy saving at small-to-midsize buildings Subsidies for the installation of energy creation and saving devices Enhance information provision in relation to the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) Award program to recognize outstanding business operators that have successfully reduced waste output Promote recycling of kitchen waste and coated and other previously non-recyclable paper produced by business Program to promote the reduction of food waste and loss Improve building environmental friendliness Operate a program to encourage buildings located in to become low carbon Promote enhanced CO2 emission reductions in buildings Introduce LED lighting in street lamps 2. Regional use of energy 1. Encourage the use of public transportation 2. Promote the popularization of clean energy vehicles 3. Encourage the use of bicycles Promote the regional management and utilization of energy Encourage the use of community buses Promote the popularization of clean energy vehicles Promote the development of an environment better suited for bicycles Preserve and create greenery Steer the creation of a green network Promote the Green Curtain Project 2. Community development that minimizes absorption and retention Promote countermeasures against summer heat Secure wind corridors to bring Tokyo Bay sea winds into the city 3. Community development that is prepared for rain storms Subsidies for rainwater infiltration facilities 1. Encourage the use of Japanese timber and development of the Minato Citizens Forest Minato Model Carbon Dioxide Fixation Certification System Create a model of using wooden materials at tenant shops, etc. 2. Promote the introduction of renewable energy in cooperation with nationwide local authorities Introduce renewable energy through nationwide cooperation Promote the popularization of technologies such as hydrogen energy Promote the popularization of hydrogen energy related technologies Community cooperation between two districts in the smart energy network in the area north of Tamachi Station East Exit 1. Improve energy efficiency and introduce renewable energy at facilities Implement the "Environmental Guidelines for Facilities" Adopt clean electrical power Promote the Green Curtain Project Encourage city staff involvement Expected emission reduction from the measures in each basic policy: (1) Expected emission reduction via energy savings by citizens / business operators through provision of info. / PR: (2) Expected emission reduction from measures ((1) + (2)) Subtotal* Expected emission reduction from measures by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Expected CO2 emission reductions through national, metropolitan and city measures Total* * Does not match the total of individual expected emission reductions due to rounding. 5

6 6 Overview of Major Priority Measures Key policy 1 Support the daily efforts of households and workplaces (Promote ECO DE MINATOKU ) (1) Support household initiatives Disseminate information through the Minato Environment App will disseminate city environment related information and environmental educational contents through a freely distributed smartphone application. Promote environmental learning by utilizing the Eco Plaza will enhance the opportunities made available to everyone to learn about environmental preservation, and information utilizing the Eco Plaza environmental learning facility. Minato Environment App (Screen image) Eco Plaza (1) Support household initiatives, (2) Support workplace initiatives Subsidies for the installation of energy creation and energy saving devices will provide support to citizens, management associations, SMEs, and individual business operators for the expenses of installing renewable energy and energy saving equipment. Highly reflective paint, etc. Solar power generation systems Sunlight adjusting film Insulating blinds Charging equipment for electric vehicles LED lighting Electricity storage systems Cogeneration systems Human-activated lighting sensors Examples of the introduction of solar energy use and energy saving equipment (2) Support workplace initiatives Promote energy saving at small-to-midsize buildings will provide support for energy saving initiatives by building owners and tenants to support the CO2 emission reduction of small-to-midsize buildings. When providing support, specialists will be dispatched to provide detailed energy saving advice, and promote initiatives suited to the needs of each individual building. 1 2 After receiving an application, energy saving consultants visit the business location, and listen to the client s concerns regarding energy saving and light, heat, and water expenses while viewing the premises. 3 4 Find exemplary initiatives being carried out Propose future energy saving measures while introducing measures from other workplaces Easy-to-achieve energy saving measures will be proposed based on the state of usage. Information will also be provided on subsidies available from and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Support image Make a graph of the state of energy use Check by comparing with other workplaces Review initiatives taken thus far The state of energy use will be summarized, verified and explained concisely while producing a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Global Warming Countermeasure Report! Locations that undertake energy saving initiatives will be certified as a Energy Saving Promotion Model Business. The City will also provide PR for the initiatives. 6

7 Key policy 2 Build a city that allows for a safe, worry-free and comfortable life with low energy consumption (1) Community development that allows efficient and reliable use of energy Operate a program to encourage buildings located in to become low carbon will seek the reduction of CO2 emissions by building owners through the introduction of insulation and high-efficiency equipment when a new building is constructed in the city. Scope: construction and renovations on buildings with a floor area over 5,000m 2, for which the non-residential-use floor space will be 2,000m 2 or greater Introduce LED lighting in street lamps will introduce LED lighting by replacing large-size mercury lamp street lamps with LED lighting, and using LED lighting when replacing street lamps. LED lighting Provision of environmentally friendly (2) transportation Promote the development of an environment better suited for bicycles will enhance the facilities and usage environment for bicycle use by establishing bicycle riding spaces and parking lots. As a new transportation option, bicycle sharing, which is expected to improve mobility and reduce environmental burden, will also be considered based on the results of a practical social experiment. Bicycle sharing (3) Development of measures to adapt to global warming and measures against the heat island effect Promote countermeasures against summer heat will promote the use of water retaining pavement and thermal insulating pavement, which reduce the road surface temperature, along with road maintenance. Cool spots using mist will be set up as an immediate countermeasure against severe summer heat. Cool spot experiment conducted at the Shimbashi West Exit Plaza ( ) Key policy 3 Fulfill our responsibilities as a metropolitan city and lead efforts against global warming by making the most of our broad network and through the introduction of leading edge initiatives (1) Promote global warming countermeasures through the use of the City s extensive network Introduce renewable energy through nationwide cooperation At City-owned facilities, will utilize electric power derived from renewable energy produced by other local authorities. The proactive selection of renewable energy by citizens and business operators will be promoted. Cooperating local authority Renewable-energy sourced power Support for regions and regional businesses Sell electricity Portion of sales profits Retail sale electricity provider Sell electricity Payment Exchange and buy/sell goods (City events, etc.) Supply renewable energy-sourced power to City-owned facilities (Introduction at privately owned facilities is being considered for the future) (2) Leadership in implementation of measures through the testing of new technologies Promote the popularization of hydrogen energy related technologies will promote understanding on the significance of using hydrogen energy and the reduction in the environmental burden that can be achieved through hydrogen energy, which is expected to become popularized as a new energy source. Subsidies will be provided for the installation of residential fuel cell systems (ENE-FARM), and the purchase of fuel cell vehicles. Fuel cell vehicle 7

8 Key policy 4 will make proactive efforts to prevent global warming and draw on our experience to advance our policies (1) Initiatives at facilities Implement the "Environmental Guidelines for Facilities" In the maintenance and construction of facilities, high-energy saving capabilities and renewable energy will be introduced from the planning stage, and high environmental friendliness will be steadily achieved through the consideration of Japanese timber use and other measures. Energy Management Standards will be formulated for each facility, to promote sustainable energy saving. 7 Implementation Framework Progress Management Environmental Council Academic Experts Citizens & Business Operators City Council Members Participate Advice, etc. PR City Global Warming Countermeasures Promotion Council Collaboration, Cooperation will plan the implementation policy of measures, carry them out, ascertain the state of implementation and its effectiveness, and continuously review the implementation policies of measures based on those results. Every year, will announce its CO2 emissions volume, and publish it on the City website, and report the state of progress to the Environmental Council. Citizens Business operator Organization Plan Draft the implementation policy of measures Public Relations and Provision of Information to Citizens and Business Operators will ensure that citizens and business operators are kept up to date with city initiatives through public relations and provision of information. The City will also seek their understanding and cooperation regarding the City s initiatives, and encourage the reduced day-to-day consumption of energy at households and workplaces. Act Review the implementation policy of measures Check Ascertain the state of implementation and effectiveness of measures Do Implement measures Edited and published by The full version of the Global Warming Countermeasure Area Promotion Plan can be viewed on the website. Global Warming Countermeasure Area Promotion Plan FY FY2020 [Digest] Environment and Recycling Support Department Global Warming Prevention Subsection Shibakoen, Minato-ku Telephone: (Reception) Publication number: Published March 2018