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Biodiversity Initiatives

Forest conservation activities (Exeo Forests (“Mori”))

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of our founding, based on our strong desire to help stop global warming and contribute to communities, we showed our support for activities by Japan’s Forestry Agency to maintain and bolster forest resources by entering into revenue-sharing “corporate forestry” forest development agreements with forest offices in the five regions of Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kansai, Chugoku, and Kyushu.

We named the forests in the agreements “Exeo Forests (“Mori”) and we are now engaged in a number of maintenance and beautification activities there, including regular maintenance on walking trails, removals of weeds, ivy, and other undesirable vegetation, and setting up bird nests. Additionally, we offer forest exploration and other recreational activities for employees and their families to enjoy, which we also utilize as forums for activities to raise awareness about stopping global warming and conserving biodiversity.

Group company Seibu Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (head office: city of Fukuoka) has entered into a forestry partnership with the city of Kikuchi in Kumamoto Prefecture. Through this partnership, they are engaged in ongoing tree-planting activities in an area called Seibu Forest of Kikuchi. C-Cube Corporation (head office: city of Nagoya), another Group company, has created C-Cube Forest in the city of Inabe in Mie Prefecture. There, they engage in maintenance and cleaning activities for walking trails, benches, and other facilities with participation from employees and their families.

* Revenue-sharing forest development agreements: Conservation agreements for national forests (native forests) on the condition of no logging

List of main forests for our conservation activities

Name Contract partner Location Area
(Exeo Forests (“Mori”)) Exeo Group, Inc. City of Chitose, Hokkaido 3.1ha
City of Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture 2.5ha
City of Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture 1.1ha
City of Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture 3.3ha
City of Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture 5.4ha
C-Cube Forest C-Cube City of Inabe, Mie Prefecture 2.3ha
Seibu Forest of Kikuchi Seibu Electric Industry City of Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture 40ha

Conserving marine ecosystems by implementing new construction methods

Our earth shuttle method of horizontal directional drilling enables the laying of submarine pipes of a required diameter to a required location while protecting the seabed. It is used in applications such as communications and electric power landing pipes, water supply pipes, seawater intake pipes, and high-voltage cables for offshore wind farms. It is ideal for delicate natural habitats such as fishing grounds and coral reef nature reserves, as well as sites where waves could damage pipes and cables. Offshore wind power generation is seen as a promising source of renewable energy in the future. We consider this method to be a key initiative to addressing the associated problem of the impact of submarine cables on biodiversity.

We also newly developed the Marine Shuttle method which is capable of extending into underwater areas from long distances with small-diameter pipes using the slurry type pipe jacking method. We dedicate ourselves to creating systems that meet our customers’ wide-ranging needs.

Earth Shuttle method illustration
Earth Shuttle method illustration
Boring machines used for Earth Shuttle method
Boring machines used for Earth Shuttle method

Shuttle method proposals made

Requests for consideration Jobs performed
2021 2022 2023 Total
Earth shuttle 17 10 12 4
Marine Shuttle 2 1 1 0