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- Preservation of Aquatic Environments
- Preservation of Biodiversity
- Implementation of Accurate Environmental Impact Assessments
During the planning and design stages of power generation facilities, we incorporate environmental preservation measures to mitigate the impact on surrounding ecosystems and environments where plants and animals live and grow, based on the results of environmental impact assessments. We strive to preserve plants and animals that live and grow in the vicinity of operating power plants, particularly rare species and their habitats.
These measures are tailored to local environments and characteristics.
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Preservation of Aquatic Environments
From fiscal 2013 onward, the preservation of aquatic environments has been designated as one of the Corporate Targets under the J-POWER Group Environmenta lManagement Vision with the aim of reinforcing our environmental preservation initiatives regarding rivers and the seas.
We undertake environmental preservation measures based on the specific regional environment and characteristics of each business site. For example, near hydroelectric power stations,we take measures regarding water quality and the accumulation of silt in dam lakes and downstream area, while near thermal power stations we manage effluent emitted into near by oceans in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preservation of Biodiversity
To reinforce our measures in light of the Basic Acton Biodiversity, from fiscal 2011 onward, the preservation of biodiversity has been one of the Corporate Targets under the J-POWER Group Environmental Vision. During the planning and design stages of power generation facilities, we incorporate environmental preservation measures to mitigate the impact on surrounding ecosystems and environments where plants and animals live and grow, based on the results of environmental impact assessments. We strive to preserve plants and animals that live and grow in the vicinity of operating power plants,particularly rare species and their habitats.
These measures are tailored to local environments and characteristics. For example, every effort is made to avoid outdoor work during the nesting season of the Japanese golden eagle and other endangered birds that live in the vicinity of the Okutadami Dam and Otori Dam.An other example is the restoration, maintenance, and management of marshes that became landfill are as when the Okutadami Dam was expanded.
In addition to proper conservation of the forests we own near our hydroelectric power facilities throughout Japan, the J-POWER Groupc ontributes to forest preservation and the reduction of CO2 emissions through efforts to combust coal to gether with biomass fuel pellets, made from forestry offcuts, at coal-fired thermal power stations.
Implementation of Accurate Environmental Impact Assessments
Environmental impact assessments in line with laws and regulations are conducted when planning and developing power facilities. We also take the views of the local residents into consideration and work hard to preserve the environment. In accordance with signed agreements such as those for environmental preservation, we continue to monitor and verify the efficiency of environmental preservation measures once operation has begun.
