Hachidori Denryoku Supplies 100% Renewable Energy to All 24 ASNOVA Scaffolding Rental Locations

Hachidori Denryoku, a provider of 100% renewable energy operated by Borderless Japan (Headquarters: Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture; CEO: Kazunari Taguchi), has been adopted across all 24 direct-operated equipment centers of ASNOVA (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; President: Keiji Ueda), a company specializing in the rental and sale of construction scaffolding.

Through this initiative, the power used for operating equipment centers in the construction industry will be converted to 100% renewable energy, promoting the reduction of CO2 emissions.

A New Frontier for Decarbonization in the Construction Industry In the construction industry, attention has historically focused on fuel usage at construction sites and the environmental impact of materials. However, electricity consumption in back-office operations, such as material centers and equipment storage hubs, is another CO2 emission source that is often overlooked. Electricity used daily for lighting, equipment operations, and management systems falls under Scope 2 emissions, and its impact grows with the number of facilities. This initiative represents a step toward promoting decarbonization across the entire construction supply chain by switching the power in these backend areas to renewable energy.

Background of Adoption ASNOVA operates under the purpose of "Creating tomorrow's spaces through the power of 'Kasetsu' (scaffolding)" and develops a business model that shares and circulates scaffolding materials through rental and sales. Reducing CO2 emissions associated with running equipment centers was a key theme for the company. The adoption of Hachidori Denryoku aligns with ASNOVA's philosophy: transitioning to renewable energy for operations while contributing part of the electricity bill to solving social issues, leading to this full-facility implementation.

Future Outlook Hachidori Denryoku will continue to support decarbonization through power switching for multi-site operators, including those in the construction industry.

In particular, switching to renewable energy in backend areas like material centers, logistics hubs, and offices is a crucial approach for future Scope 2 reduction. Hachidori Denryoku aims to serve as infrastructure that supports sustainable corporate operations, realizing both the spread of renewable energy and the resolution of social issues.