Initiatives in Business Activities
It is imperative for companies to conduct business activities that consider the community and the environment. The Group has long implemented initiatives such as energy-saving activities and waste reduction, as well activities that consider biodiversity, such as forest maintenance.
We consider the realization of a decarbonized society, which is particularly represented by carbon neutrality, to be one of the important initiatives in sustainability management, and we are advancing various initiatives for its achievement.
Decarbonization Initiatives in Business Activities
Introduction of energy-saving and renewable energy equipment
We are promoting decarbonization in terms of hardware, such as energy conservation of lighting and air conditioning equipment and the introduction of renewable energy power generation facilities.
Kyoto Financial Group MUKOU Building
The building was completed as a suitable a decarbonization support base for the formation of Kyoto Prefecture Industrial Creation Leading Zone, "ZET-Valley."
Its energy-saving features include high-insulation exterior walls, highly efficient air conditioning equipment, and LED lighting, while the installation of solar panels on the roof and walls creates energy. This building is also the first in our group to receive "ZEB certification."
Solar panels (rooftop)
Solar carport
Solar panels (wall)
As part of our efforts to decarbonization, we have deployed all EV vehicles. Three EV cars and three EV bikes have been deployed, for our daily business activities.
One EV car share vehicle has been deployed on the premises. It will be used for business activities and will also be available to local residents as part of the local infrastructure.
An abbreviation for Net Zero Energy Building, this building aims to achieve a zero annual balance of primary energy consumption while providing a comfortable indoor environment.
The building has achieved ZEB certification by saving approximately 50% of its energy through the introduction of high-efficiency air conditioning equipment and switching to LED lighting, and by creating approximately 50% of its energy through solar power generation.
Higashinagaoka Branch
Higashinagaoka Branch (newly built in 2013) was recognized as an environmentally friendly store that achieved "zero CO2 emissions" and received the "5th Energy Conservation and Lighting Design Award (2014)" sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment.
Higashinagaoka Branch
Light duct
Fixed-direction solar reflective skylight
Solar panels
External roller screen
Air Curtain
Status of introduction of renewable energy power generation facilities
| Number of locations where installation has been performed | Power generation capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Solar power generation equipment | 43 locations | 427.28kw |
(As of July 2026)
Use of renewable energy for electricity
Starting in February 2024, we have switched the electricity used at five large locations, including the Kyoto Bank head office, to electricity generated from solar power within Kyoto Prefecture, and more locations will be converted in the future.
Electrification of commercial vehicles
In March 2024, we introduced 50 EV bikes to replace our gasoline motorcycles.We are working to achieve our goal of switching 20% of our company cars to EVs, while also working to switch to renewable energy for the electricity we use.
Initiatives That Consider the Community and Environment
In areas other than climate change, the Group is also promoting initiatives such as local production for local consumption, in addition to waste reduction, forest maintenance, and de-plasticization efforts.
Reuse of internal documents
Although we are working to reduce waste by promoting the paperless system, we still generate approximately 400 tons of internal documents and other materials as waste annually.
Since 2001, we have been recycling these paper wastes into toilet paper after confidential treatment and donating them to public elementary, junior high, and special-needs schools in Kyoto and Shiga prefectures. In total, we have donated approximately 6.5 million rolls of toilet paper.
Uniform recycling
Uniform wear was discontinued in 2023, with the exception of some employees. Approximately 3,000
kg of uniforms collected from employees were recycled into useful resources such as low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia.
This initiative was undertaken through the ARChemia® Project, a joint initiative by ITOCHU Corporation and Resonac Corporation, which contributes to resource recycling and decarbonization by eliminating the use of fossil fuel-derived energy in the ammonia production process, thus reducing CO2 emissions by over 80%.
Promotion of local production for local consumption in Company cafeterias
Actively using locally produced goods not only contributes to the local economic cycle but also to the environment by reducing energy consumption during transportation.
The Group is registered under the Tanto Oagari Kyoto Prefecture Products system, which uses agricultural produce from Kyoto Prefecture, and the Oishii! KANSAI Supporting Companies system, which uses specialty agricultural and marine products from the Kansai area. By registering with these systems, we are working to promote local production for local consumption in the Company cafeteria, as well as instill an awareness of this principle among executives and employees through table-top stands and special menus.
