Environmental Preservation
Aiming for Symbiosis between Energy and Nature
In addition to preserving the global environment by disseminating and expanding clean energy technologies, the Eurus Energy Group also aims to symbiosis with nature by reducing the burden on the natural environment and preserving biodiversity as we conduct our business.
Initiatives for Preserving Biodiversity
The earth’s living organisms coexist in symbiosis, and their diversity maintains the balance of its ecosystems. When constructing wind and solar power plants, we conduct the following initiatives to keep the impact on the local ecosystem to a minimum.
Protection of Animal Migration Routes
We aspire to conserve the environment so that animals can migrate safely by avoiding U-shaped gutters to the degree possible, which are difficult for animals to climb out after falling in, thereby reducing habitat fragmentation for animals living in the region.
Tree Planting and Minimizing Logging for Promptly Restore Vegetation
We strive to restore vegetation promptly (covering cleared land) by keeping deforestation to a minimum and planting appropriate trees compatible with the conditions of the land on slopes from construction. Out of consideration for the local ecosystem, we plant trees native to the area to the extent possible and prioritize the prevention of turbid water.
Transplanting Rare Vegetation
To conserve rare plant population varieties in the region, we conduct detailed investigation on their growing conditions and on the surrounding environment, then transplant (replant) specific varieties to appropriate locations if needed. We conduct transplantations under the guidance of specialists and choose methods appropriate for the growing conditions required by the varieties in question. We aim for secure conservation by monitoring the growing conditions after the transplantation.
Improved Visibility for Birds
We are taking measures to heighten visibility on wind turbine towers and the top of nacelles (control room on top of the tower) for birds to reduce the risk of collisions between birds and wind turbines (bird strike). We are implementing effective measures such as attaching patterns in the shape of eyes and painting blades in colors that can be easily perceived by birds.
Initiatives to Reduce the Burden on the Natural Environment
We are promoting the following initiatives to minimize the environmental impact of projects, including the construction of wind and solar power plants.
Grit Basin Installation
In order to appropriately process turbid water caused by the construction process of power plants, we installed grit tanks (basins to allow sediment to settle), which prevent water pollution by allowing sediment flowing in with rainwater to settle. We maintain a certain volume by regularly removing sediment from the grit tanks and processing it by draining the grit tanks into the soil of adjacent forests.
Fence Installation to Prevent Sediment Runoff
We installed fences and gabions (baskets filled with crushed stones) in appropriate locations to prevent sediment runoff while taking into consideration the topography, quality of soil, and rainfall.
In addition to these initiatives, we are also giving consideration to wind turbine installation locations, reducing renovation area/soil volume, reducing the peak number of construction vehicles, actively utilizing construction machinery with noise/vibration reduction, and reducing waste as well as removing it appropriately.
Through these initiatives, we contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by balancing environmental preservation and renewable energy dissemination.
Obtaining ISO 14001 Certification
Based on the Toyota Tsusho Group Environmental Policy, we promote project activities that consider the earth’s environment and strive to resolve environmental issues, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable society. We also obtained ISO 14001 certification, which is an international standard related to environmental management systems.