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2001
Jun.
Construction completed on the Tokachi Logistics Center (Hokkaido), which is equipped with refrigerant equipment that uses the natural refrigerant ammonia rather than HCFCs like former models. In consideration of the global environment, all refrigerant equipment installed in refrigerated warehouses constructed from 2001 onward use natural refrigerants
2006
Mar.
The company's first solar panels (100kW) are installed on the roof of the Isehara Logistics Center (Kanagawa)
Oct.
Solar panels (100kW) are installed on the roof of the Miyakonojo Logistics Center (Miyazaki)
2007
Mar.
Solar panels (100kW) are installed on the roof of the Yokohama Logistics Center (Kanagawa)
2008
Oct.
YOKOREI makes a donation to Yokohama City to enable businesses to install solar power generation systems
Dec.
- Solar panels (100kW) are installed on the roof of the Kazo 2nd Logistics Center (Saitama)
- Solar panels (100kW) are installed on the roof of the Tosu 2nd Logistics Center (Saga)
2011
Jul.
Construction completed on the Hokuko Logistics Center (Osaka), which is the first center to adopt NewTon refrigerant equipment that uses a natural refrigerant (ammonia/CO2 hybrid refrigerant). It is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (480kW)
Sep.
Construction completed on the Kagoshima Logistics Center (Kagoshima) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (370kW)
2012
Mar.
The company's first rooftop greening system (516m2) is installed at the Tsurugashima Logistics Center (Saitama)
2013
May
A rooftop greening system (701m2) is installed at the Isehara Logistics Center (Kanagawa)
Dec.
Construction completed on the Wang Noi 2nd Distribution Center (Thailand) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (64.2kW)
2014
Apr.
A rooftop greening system (843m2) is installed at the Komaki Logistics Center (Aichi)
Jun.
Construction completed on the Yumeshima Logistics Center (Osaka) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (630kW). This is also the first facility in the industry to sell power following the enactment of a feed-in tariff system for renewable energy. It is also the first facility in the industry to be equipped with BEMS, a system that visualizes and optimizes power consumption. Use of natural refrigerants across the entire YOKOREI Group passes 50%
Oct.
Construction completed on the Miyakonojo 2nd Logistics Center (Miyazaki) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (460kW)
2015
Feb.
YOKOREI features on the Ministry of the Environment's website
Jun.
A handbook for marine environmental conservation is released in Thailand, funded by YOKOREI
Aug.
Construction completed on the Bangpakong 2nd Distribution Center, which becomes the first center in Thailand to adopt NewTon refrigerant equipment that uses a natural refrigerant (ammonia/CO2 hybrid refrigerant). The rooftop and exterior walls are also equipped with solar panels (583.1kW)
2016
Feb.
YOKOREI makes a presentation at ATMOsphere Asia 2016, the third edition of the international natural refrigerants conference
Sep.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Kinki District Transport Bureau commends YOKOREI as an Excellent Company Contributing to Environmental Conservation in the Transport Industry
2017
Feb.
Work completed on converting refrigerant equipment at the Nagoya Logistics Center (Aichi) to natural refrigerants. Use of natural refrigerants in Japan passes 50%
Jun.
Construction completed on the Satte Logistics Center (Saitama) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (615kW)
Dec.
Fish farms owned by Hofseth Aqua AS become the first trout farms in Norway to gain ASC certification
YOKOREI receives the MLIT Minister's Award for Companies Contributing to Environmental Conservation in the Transport Industry in 2017
2018
Jan.
YOKOREI features on the MLIT website
The Company pledges support for Umi to Nagisa, a public interest group that cleans coastal areas and fights oil pollution
Feb.
Construction completed on the Tokyo Haneda Logistics Center (Tokyo), which uses two C-class refrigerant units that only utilize CO2. It is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (436kW)
Mar.
The Tokyo Haneda Logistics Center recognized under the Act on Advancement of Integration and Streamlining of Distribution Business
Jun.
YOKOREI wins an award for long-term registration under the Green Management Certification System
Nov.
Construction completed on the Meiko Logistics Center (Aichi) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (615kW). Use of natural refrigerants across the entire group passes 60%
2020
Feb.
Construction completed on the Tsukuba Logistics Center (Ibaraki) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (618.8kW). The total power generation of the group exceeded 5MW.
May
Construction completed on the Yokohamamirai Satellite Logistics Center(Kanagawa) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (159.6kW).
Jun.
Construction completed on the Nagasaki Sorting Spot (Nagasaki) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (197.4kW).
2021
Jan.
Construction completed on the Fukuoka ISLAND CITY Logistics Center (Fukuoka) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (487.4kW).
This building has Rank A in the comprehensive assessment of CASBEE Fukuoka※.
※CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) is a method for evaluating and rating the environmental performance of buildings. This assessment system was developed by industry, government and academia under the initiative of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Jul.
Construction completed on the Kesennuma Sorting Spot Ⅱ (Miyagi) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (567kW).
2023
Jul.
Construction completed on the Chiba Research Park Logistics Center (Chiba) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (816kW).
Our office building is our first to receive ZEB* certification.
※ZEB is an abbreviation for Net Zero Energy Building.
This certification applies to buildings that aim to reduce annual primary energy consumption to zero by combining energy conservation and energy creation while creating a comfortable indoor environment.
2024
Feb.
Construction completed on the Eniwa Smart Logistics Center (Hokkaido) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (322.56kW).
Construction completed on the Yumeshima 2nd Logistics Center (Osaka) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (255kW).
Apr.
Construction completed on the Hakozaki FACILITY Logistics Center (Fukuoka) which is also equipped with rooftop solar panels (163kW).
