Cosmo Iniesta's Renovated Apartment Business Achieves ZEH Standards and Energy Saving Standards Target of 30% (News Release)

Cosmo Iniesta's renovation business achieves a ZEH and energy saving standard acquisition rate of 37%, exceeding the target of 30%.

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Cosmo Iniesta Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Ryotaro Takachi), a member of the Daiwa House Group, announced that its renovation apartment business "INITIA & Renovation" has achieved an acquisition rate of 37% for the "Residential Energy Saving Performance Certificate (ZEH Standards*1 & Energy Saving Standards*2)" for existing apartment construction started in fiscal year 2025, surpassing its target of 30%. For previously sold units by the company, the acquisition rate reached 50%.

One unit of Cosmo Motosumiyoshi Court Form (completed in 2000, previously sold by our company) obtained the "Residential Energy Saving Performance Certificate (Energy Saving Standards)".

■ Acquisition Rate of "ZEH Standards & Energy Saving Standards" for Existing Apartment Construction Started in FY2025 is 37%
 For our previously sold units, 50% was achieved.

Throughマンション renovation, our company aims to address issues such as vacant and aging existing housing by regenerating and effectively utilizing existing residences, while also promoting energy saving in housing as a measure against environmental challenges. In our renovation apartment business "INITIA & Renovation," we have been working on energy saving through renovation with a target acquisition rate of 30% for the "Residential Energy Saving Performance Certificate (ZEH Standards & Energy Saving Standards)" for existing apartments to be constructed from fiscal year 2025. The acquisition rate has now reached 37%, achieving our company's target. Furthermore, for units previously sold by our company, the acquisition rate has reached 50%.

*1. ZEH Standards: Housing that meets the standards for building insulation performance and equipment, with a performance of Insulation Performance Grade 5 or higher and Primary Energy Consumption Grade 6 or higher.

*2. Energy Saving Standards: Housing that meets the standards for building insulation performance and equipment, with a performance of Insulation Performance Grade 4 or higher and Primary Energy Consumption Grade 4 or higher.

●Past News Release:
Cosmo Iniesta Promotes Energy Saving for Existing Apartments in its Renovation Apartment Business
https://www.cigr.co.jp/newsrelease/2025/07/renovationzeh/

■ Specific Initiatives for Obtaining the "Residential Energy Saving Performance Certificate (ZEH Standards & Energy Saving Standards)"

To make it easier for customers to choose energy-efficient homes, our company obtains evaluations and displays from "BELS (Building Energy-efficiency Labeling System)," a third-party certification, for renovated apartments that meet the "ZEH Standards & Energy Saving Standards." In fiscal year 2025, we succeeded in acquiring the Energy Saving Standards for apartments completed in the 1990s and ZEH Standards for apartments approximately 20 years after their construction, as follows:

Example of Energy Saving Standards Acquisition: Kitasenju Flats (Completed in 1995, Renovation Work Performed in 2025)

To improve insulation, interior windows were installed in the living/dining room and adjacent Western-style room. By adopting high-efficiency equipment, the Energy Saving Standards were met.

FAQ

What is the main achievement of Cosmo Iniesta's renovation apartment business?

Cosmo Iniesta's renovation apartment business has achieved a 37% acquisition rate for the "Residential Energy Saving Performance Certificate (ZEH Standards & Energy Saving Standards)" for existing apartment construction started in fiscal year 2025, surpassing its target of 30%. For previously sold units, the acquisition rate reached 50%.

What are ZEH Standards and Energy Saving Standards?

ZEH Standards refer to housing that meets insulation performance and equipment standards, with a performance of Insulation Performance Grade 5 or higher and Primary Energy Consumption Grade 6 or higher. Energy Saving Standards refer to housing that meets insulation performance and equipment standards, with a performance of Insulation Performance Grade 4 or higher and Primary Energy Consumption Grade 4 or higher.

What specific initiatives did Cosmo Iniesta undertake to achieve these standards?

The company installs interior windows to improve insulation and adopts high-efficiency equipment. They also obtain third-party certifications like BELS (Building Energy-efficiency Labeling System) for renovated apartments that meet the standards.

What is the significance of this achievement?

This achievement demonstrates Cosmo Iniesta's commitment to addressing housing issues like vacancy and aging, while also contributing to environmental solutions by promoting energy-efficient renovations.