Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd. ( hereinafter referred to as Tokyu Construction), Mitsubishi Auto Leasing Corporation ( hereinafter referred to as Mitsubishi Auto Leasing), and ENECHANGE Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as ENECHANGE) announce their collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the construction industry through the utilization of electric vehicles (EVs).

Background

The creation of a sustainable global environment is a worldwide challenge, with various industries in Japan also making concerted efforts to reach this. The construction industry is no exception. Aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, the Japan Federation of Construction Contractors is actively working to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles and heavy machinery. Due to the nature of construction work, which uses vehicles according to project timelines, renting gasoline vehicles for site transport is common. Replacing these vehicles with EVs not only reduces CO2 emissions during operation but is also expected to improve working conditions in poorly ventilated areas such as tunnel construction sites.

 

Overview of the Initiative

Tokyu Construction, certified as an “Eco-First Company” by the Minister of the Environment for its efforts towards creating a carbon-neutral and circular society, is working with Mitsubishi Auto Leasing and ENECHANGE to electrify its transportation fleet. This collaboration aims to achieve Tokyu Construction’s “Eco-First Commitment” of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by the fiscal year 2030.

 

■Roles of Each Company

Tokyu Construction: Promotes the adoption of EVs at construction sites, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 1.67 tons per vehicle per year.

Mitsubishi Auto Leasing: Provides leasing of EVs with superior driving and safety performance, and manages vehicle inspections and maintenance as part of its EV 4 CHANGE program.

ENECHANGE: Installs and maintains EV charging ports in line with delivery schedules, and analyzes data on charging volume and electricity costs as part of its new Business Plan for EV Charging. 

 

 

Details and Future Prospects of the Initiative

In March 2024, four Mitsubishi ek Cross EVs were delivered to Tokyu Construction’s Tanimoto worksite (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Gakugei University General Office (Meguro Ward, Tokyo), and Isesaki worksite (Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture), where four 6kW Level 2 charging ports provided by ENECHANGE were installed. Mitsubishi Auto Leasing will continue to propose and provide EV leasing in line with Tokyu Construction’s vehicle adoption plans. ENECHANGE’s charging ports can be installed flexibly to suit the changing requirements of construction sites and worksites, and will continue to provide optimal charging solutions.

 

■About Mitsubishi Auto Leasing’s EV Consultation Program ‘EV 4 CHANGE’

EV 4 CHANGE is Mitsubishi Auto Leasing’s unique consultation program offering comprehensive solutions for corporate vehicles. This program assists customers from the initial stages of EV adoption to operation, contributing to their goals of achieving carbon neutrality.

 

■About ENECHANGE’s ‘Business Plan’ for EV Charging

The ‘Business Plan’ by ENECHANGE, a leader in EV Level 2 charging ports installations, provides total support from installation to operation of EV charging facilities, helping companies resolve challenges in their EV transition. Starting at 5,500 yen per month, the plan allows centralized management of charging data such as the number of charging sessions and the amount of charge per vehicle. It extends beyond managing corporate EV fleets to assisting with the energy management of the entire organization.

Comments

Masashi Sakakibara, Tokyu Construction Sustainability Promotion Department

“At Tokyu Construction, we have established ‘decarbonization,’ ‘zero waste,’ and ‘disaster prevention and mitigation’ as our three core values. Given the recent drastic climate changes, our construction site staff have been particularly enthusiastic about contributing to decarbonization. There were challenges such as costs and facility preparation for introducing EVs, but with the cooperation of Mitsubishi Auto Leasing and ENECHANGE, we have been able to establish a scheme for introducing EVs to our construction sites. We will continue to promote the adoption and transition to EVs, contributing to the construction industry’s decarbonization efforts.”

 

Koji Kasuya, Head of Sales Division, Mitsubishi Auto Leasing

“This case exemplifies how the collaboration of Tokyu Construction , ENECHANGE, and Mitsubishi Auto Leasing has resolved the concerns and challenges associated with introducing EVs at construction sites. Going forward, we will support the shift towards decarbonization with our unique EV consultation program ‘EV 4 CHANGE,’ tailored to each customer’s situation and needs.”

 

Yoshihisa Naito, ENECHANGE EV Charging Service Division

“As the first example of our ‘Business Plan,’ we believe this new initiative is an important step towards a sustainable energy future. Utilizing our extensive experience in EV charging infrastructure, we will fully support TOKYU CONSTRUCTION’s shift to decarbonization through EV adoption. Our goal is to achieve more efficient and environmentally friendly vehicle operations through energy management.”

 

 

Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd.

Tokyu Construction, with the corporate philosophy of “realizing each individual’s dream through creating safe and comfortable environments,” is a general construction company that leverages its urban development expertise from Shibuya and Tokyu line areas to construct buildings and infrastructure both domestically and internationally. Its long-term management plan towards achieving the 2030 corporate vision “VISION2030” focuses on ‘decarbonization,’ ‘zero waste,’ and ‘disaster prevention and mitigation’ (three core values), utilizing ‘human resources’ and ‘digital technology’ as sources of competitive advantage to address social issues and enhance sustainable corporate value.

Location: Shibuya Subway Building, 1-16-14 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8340

URL: https://www.tokyu-cnst.co.jp/

 

 

Mitsubishi Auto Leasing Corporation

Mitsubishi Auto Leasing provides comprehensive solution services related to automobile leasing and maintenance. Recently, it has been promoting its EV consultation program ‘EV 4 CHANGE’ to support customers in their efforts towards decarbonization and carbon neutrality through the adoption of EVs and other electric vehicles.

Location: Tamachi Center Building, 34-7-5 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8411

URL: https://www.mitsubishi-autolease.com/

 

 

ENECHANGE Ltd.

ENECHANGE is an energy technology company that promotes a carbon-free society through digital technology with the mission of Changing Energy For A Better World. We offer services based on data utilization in the 4Ds of Energy: Deregulation, Digitalization, Decarbonization, and Decentralization. Our company’s roots come from an energy data lab at the University of Cambridge, UK, a country where liberalization is mature. ENECHANGE has a UK subsidiary, ENECHANGE Innovation Limited, as well as a global network and analytical technology for energy data.    

URL: https://enechange.co.jp/en/    

 

■For inquiries

Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd.
Corporate Strategy Headquarters, Corporate Planning Department, Corporate Communications Group, Contact: Nishida
Tel: 03-5466-5008, Fax: 03-5466-5069, Email: webmaster@tokyu-cnst.co.jp

 

Mitsubishi Auto Leasing Corporation
Corporate Planning Department, Public Relations: Ohtomo
Email: keiki@mitsubishi-autolease.com

 

ENECHANGE Ltd.
Email: pr@enechange.co.jp