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YOKOHAMA
blue, green and much more in between
A place where humans and nature coexist, Yokohama is a sustainable city known for its clean air, calm blue waters, and lush greenery. In this port city, the bay has long been an integral part of the landscape and an indispensable resource that is treasured by residents. On top of all that, Yokohama is distinguished by its expansive Western- and Japanese-style parks, idyllic botanical gardens, and magnificent green spaces. Locals have worked assiduously to preserve this greenery while continuing the development of the city for visitors to enjoy. It is a charming destination for wandering around and appreciating the benefits of urban nature. “Respect” is the key word in Yokohama—not only for the green and blue spaces but also for people. This is an open-minded and sophisticated city that welcomes diversity.
Yokohama City SDGs
Certification System—“Y-SDGs“
Yokohama City, in collaboration with the Yokohama SDGs Design Center, administers the Yokohama City SDGs Certification System (“Y-SDGs”), which recognizes companies that actively contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Businesses obtain “Y-SDGs” certification as an important step in transitioning to sustainable management and operations. At the same time, they can leverage the certification to attract new customers and to support their investing and financing decisions, including ESG investing.
In the certification process, companies are evaluated on thirty criteria across four categories: Environmental, Social, Governance, and Local. Based on their achievements in these categories, companies are certified at one of three levels: Supreme, Superior, or Standard.
By recognizing companies that proactively embrace the SDGs with its “Y-SDGs” certification, Yokohama reaffirms its commitment to becoming an SDGs FutureCity.
Real Action for
Real Sustainability
In 2018, Yokohama set its Zero Carbon Yokohama goal to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in the city by 2050. Citizens, businesses, and all other stakeholders in the city share the global sense of urgency concerning this issue and are actively promoting practical initiatives in order to achieve the Zero Carbon Yokohama goal. We don’t just make promises; we take action! Yokohama continues to create new value and vitality through its economy, culture, and arts, with the environment at the core of all its endeavors. In its management of international conferences and events in the city, YCVB is dedicated to introducing various initiatives that promote sustainability.
Committed to creating a more sustainable city, Yokohama actively promotes a range of environmental and sustainable energy initiatives, including participation in global networks, advancing carbon neutrality, adopting renewable energy, and providing eco-friendly transportation. This infographic showcases Yokohama’s journey toward sustainability and its vision for the future.
