Our CO₂ Emissions and Reduction Data
What is the amount of CO₂ emissions at Rusutsu Resort?
According to data from fiscal year 2022, Rusutsu Resort’s total energy consumption reached 297,813 GJ (gigajoules).
You may not be familiar with the unit “GJ (gigajoules),” but this amount of energy consumption is equivalent to the annual energy use of approximately 8,290 average households. This exceeds the number of all homes (about 6,500 households) in Kutchan Town, Hokkaido.
Additionally, the resort’s CO₂ emissions are…
- Electricity consumption
- Fuel usage (for vehicles, heating, power generation, etc.) CO₂ emissions increase especially during winter due to higher heating demands.
What Rusutsu Resort is doing to reduce CO₂ emissions
Rusutsu Resort is implementing various initiatives to reduce CO₂ emissions.
1. Introduction of Renewable Energy
Rusutsu Resort is utilizing renewable energy sources, such as solar power generation and small-scale hydropower, to reduce CO₂ emissions. Moving forward, we aim to increase our energy self-sufficiency to further reduce our environmental impact.
2. Energy Efficiency Improvements
- Introduction of LED Lighting:
Switching from traditional bulbs to energy-efficient LED lighting reduces energy consumption throughout the facility. - Improved Insulation Performance:
Enhancing building insulation increases heating efficiency during winter, thereby reducing fuel consumption.
3. Utilizing Forests for CO₂ Absorption
At Rusutsu Resort, we accurately measure CO₂ emissions and implement reduction measures based on this data.
Specifically, we:
✅ Monitor energy consumption at each facility in real-time.
✅ Set energy reduction targets and track progress.
✅ Regularly evaluate new measures to reduce CO₂ emissions.
These steps enable us to implement more effective environmental initiatives.
4. What Everyone Can Do
There are many things each of us can do—not just at Rusutsu Resort!
🚴 Use bicycles or public transportation → Reduce CO₂ emissions!
💡 Turn off unused lights frequently → Cut unnecessary energy use!
🌲 Participate in forest conservation activities → Help increase trees that absorb CO₂!
Small actions can lead to big changes!
Summary
At Rusutsu Resort, we:
✅ Emit CO₂ equivalent to approximately 297,813 GJ per year (energy consumption of 8,290 households).
✅ Promote CO₂ reduction through the introduction of renewable energy and improved energy efficiency.
✅ Strengthen CO₂ absorption by conserving forests.
✅ Use data to visualize and manage emissions effectively.
Rusutsu Resort will continue to implement eco-friendly initiatives for the future of our planet. Why not join us and consider environmentally-friendly actions together?