[Asahi Soft Drinks] Installed a “CO2 eating vending machine” that allows the absorption of CO2 from the atmosphere at “Cieria Tower Osaka Horie”
*Asahi beverages*
Press release: September 12, 2024
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A “CO2 eating vending machine” that makes it possible to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere is installed at “Sieria Tower Osaka Horie” *A condominium based on the concept of “virtually zero CO2”* Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd. Kinki Regional Headquarters (Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture; General Manager: Hiroyuki Shimizu) is a subsidiary of Kanden Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Fukumoto).
Emi), Sumitomo Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Hirojun Nijima), and Panasonic
Homes Co., Ltd. (Head office: Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President and CEO: Fujii
A “CO2-eating vending machine” that makes it possible to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere will be installed at the “Sieria Tower Osaka Horie,” which will be completed in August 2024.
The image is for illustrative purposes only. The design differs from the actual equipment installed.
“CO2 Eating Vending Machine” is a new vending machine that can absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, and by using the absorbed CO2 as an industrial raw material for fertilizers, concrete, etc., we are helping to realize a decarbonized society. This is an effort to contribute.
“Sieria Tower Osaka Horie” is a “virtually zero CO2, next-generation tower” that will emit virtually zero CO2* after completion. The installation was made because the concept of “Sieria Tower Osaka Horie” and this initiative matched.
*The electricity used by residents is a combination of electricity from sources such as hydropower, thermal power, and nuclear power, but by subscribing to the “Renewable Energy ECO Plan,” residents can enjoy the benefits of non-fossil certificates derived from renewable energy. It can add environmental value and is essentially CO2-free electricity derived from renewable energy.
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■About CO2 resource recycling using “CO2 eating vending machines” [Absorption of CO2]
In terms of CO2 absorption performance, the annual amount of CO2 absorbed per vehicle is expected to be up to 20% of the CO2 emissions from operating electricity, and if replaced with Japanese cedar (56-60 years old), the annual amount of CO2 absorbed per vehicle will be equivalent to approximately 20 trees. equivalent.
Currently, as of the end of May 2024, approximately 100 units have been installed in various locations, including indoors and outdoors, where CO2 concentrations are known to be high, mainly in the Kanto and Kansai areas.
This is Japan’s first initiative to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society, and the vending machine that makes it possible to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere has been patented (Patent No. 7282338).
[Using absorbed CO2]
We plan to utilize the CO2 absorbed from vending machines as a variety of industrial raw materials through co-creation with local governments and companies that support our efforts. In addition to storing CO2 in the soil by blending the absorbent into fertilizer and spraying it on the soil, we also create a blue carbon ecosystem*1 by blending it into concrete raw materials and using it to fix CO2 and create underwater seaweed beds. We are considering ways to revitalize the area. *1: Blue carbon is “carbon accumulated in marine ecosystems” and refers to ecosystems that have such effects.
The Asahi Group has adopted the group philosophy “Asahi Group One of the action guidelines of our “Philosophy” is to “contribute to a sustainable society through business.” In response to climate change, which is one of the priority themes of sustainability, we have set the medium- to long-term target of reducing CO2 emissions, “Asahi Carbon Zero,” and aim to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2040. That’s what I’m aiming for.
■About “Sieria Tower Osaka Horie”
Japan’s first *2 “ultra-high-rise ZEH-M” x “all-electric” *3 x “zero carbon electricity” is a new concept “virtually zero CO2,
next-generation tower”.
We have started a project to create a “virtually zero CO2
next-generation tower” that will have virtually zero CO2 emissions after completion. This initiative is the first in Japan to adopt an all-electric system and be selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “2021 Super High-rise ZEH-M (Zech Mansion)
Demonstration Project.” In addition, by introducing zero-carbon electricity derived from renewable energy into the condominium, we will achieve “virtually zero CO2” for the entire condominium. Address: 3-8-1 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (lot number)
*2: Based on published information as of January 31, 2022. In addition, “super high-rise ZEH-M” refers to “properties selected for super high-rise ZEH-M demonstration project”
*3: Refers to a specification that uses an electric water heater “EcoCute” and an “IH cooking heater” (an electromagnetic induction cooking device that is installed and used), and standardizes all energy used in the home into electricity.