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Aiming for sustainable growth through "contributing to the creation of a better society that is in harmony with the global environment," our group has set environmental targets toward 2050 and is promoting ZEB (Zero-Energy Building) initiatives as part of these efforts.
In addition to our ongoing initiatives, to achieve ZEB status, we will strive for further energy efficiency by introducing active technologies—specifically upgrading existing equipment to high-efficiency HVAC systems—and aim to attain the highest "ZEB" ranking.
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Buildings that utilize advanced architectural designs to reduce energy burdens, actively utilize natural energy, and introduce high-efficiency equipment to achieve large energy savings while maintaining the quality of the interior environment. Renewable energy is then added to increase energy independence as much as possible and reduce the annual primary energy consumption budget to zero.
ZEB-Certified Stores
The Group is converting its business sites into ZEBs with the aim of reducing environmental impact and creating comfortable store environments. In FY2025, the Joshin Konosu Store (Saitama Prefecture) earned “ZEB” certification, the highest rank in the four-tier ZEB certification system based on energy consumption performance under the BELS (Building-Housing Energy-Efficiency Labeling System). This marks the second Group store to obtain “ZEB” certification, following the Joshin Nara Store, which obtained certification as a newly constructed store. In addition to reducing energy consumption, ZEB initiatives also contribute to improved business continuity in the event of a disaster.
