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Iwatsuka Confectionery (2221) · InitiativeAdvanced

Reducing Waste and Environmental Impact by Eliminating Plastic Trays

First written in FY2020-Q2. 9 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2020-Q3 – FY2021-Q2AdvancedFY2021 – FY20262019: 12020: 320202021: 220212022: 020222023: 120232024: 020242025: 220252026: 32026
Same theme, other companies
Reducing Plastic UseA theme 13 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 13 as a tailwind

The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.

4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「We are monitoring progress on reducing plastic use based on the following indicator and target. Actual performance through the current fiscal year represents a 17.3% reduction against the 30% reduction target for fiscal 2030. Indicator: Plastic use (per unit of production) Target: 30% reduction in fiscal 2030 (versus fiscal 2019) Actual: 17.3% reduction in fiscal 2025」

    Plastic use has been reduced by 17.3% versus fiscal 2019, updating progress toward the 30% reduction target for fiscal 2030.
  2. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「At the same time, by reviewing product design, we have adopted packaging that does not use plastic trays (no-tray packaging), reducing plastic use in packaging materials by approximately 35% while also considering sustainability.」

    The company has introduced no-tray packaging for the Ajishirabe product line, reducing plastic use in packaging materials by approximately 35%.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Performance through the current fiscal year was a lackluster 3% reduction against the 30% reduction target for fiscal 2030, and we believe analysis of the causes and countermeasures are necessary. Indicator: Plastic use (per unit of production) Target: 30% reduction in fiscal 2030 (versus fiscal 2019) Actual: 3% reduction in fiscal 2024」

    Plastic use has improved to a 3% reduction versus fiscal 2019, but progress toward the 30% reduction target for fiscal 2030 remains insufficient, requiring analysis of the causes and countermeasures.
  4. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「We will monitor progress on reducing plastic use based on the following indicator and target. Indicator: Plastic use (per unit of production) Actual: 10% increase in fiscal 2022 (versus fiscal 2019) Target: 30% reduction in fiscal 2030 (same basis)」

    The company has for the first time specified a per-unit-of-production indicator and a target of reducing plastic use by 30% in fiscal 2030. Actual use in fiscal 2022 was 10% higher than in fiscal 2019.
  5. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「We are also focusing on product development that reduces plastic use, including by expanding the lineup of Slim Pack products with reduced packaging materials, and are advancing our efforts toward the SDGs.」

    The company is expanding its lineup of Slim Pack products with reduced packaging materials and extending its efforts to curb plastic use into product development.
  6. FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We also responded to demand for at-home drinking through “大人のおつまみ” and reduced packaging through slim packs, while working to strengthen sales.」

    The company continues its efforts to reduce environmental impact, including reducing packaging materials through Slim Pack products, as part of its sales initiatives.
  7. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, we launched the slim-pack product “鬼ひび うす塩味,” which uses less packaging in consideration of the environment, and worked to enhance the Iwatsuka brand image alongside progress in our ESG activities.」

    The company has given concrete form to its existing initiatives to eliminate plastic trays and reduce packaging through the launch of new Slim Pack products.
  8. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our efforts toward the SDGs, we participated in the Plastic Smart campaign and launched products using 30% less plastic packaging while maintaining the same contents.」

    The company went beyond eliminating plastic trays for some products and launched products using 30% less plastic packaging while maintaining the same contents.
  9. FY2020-Q3RaisedAnnual report

    「また、賞味期限延長対策やプラスチック資材の削減など環境負荷の軽減にも努めております。」

    The description has been broadened from the previous elimination of plastic trays for some products to the wider reduction of environmental impact through reducing plastic materials.
  10. FY2020-Q2First statedAnnual report

    「To reduce waste and environmental impact, we have eliminated plastic trays for some products.」

    The company has for the first time described a specific environmental initiative: eliminating plastic trays for some products to reduce waste and environmental impact.
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"Production System Upgrade" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 9 of its 12 moves.

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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Production System Upgrade9×
  3. 2Balancing Shareholder Returns with Growth Investment8×
  4. 3Development of Health-Oriented and Functional Rice Snacks, Karintō, and Products for Overseas Markets8×
  5. 4Structural Reform Through Brand Concentration and a Robust Earnings Base6×
  6. 5Production Line Automation, Workforce Reduction and Site Development6×
  7. 6Stage-Up for the Iwatsuka Brand6×

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Iwatsuka Confectionery's next results are scheduled for 2026-11-10. Read the earnings preview It last moved in the General Meetings of Shareholders of 2026-06-04: "Advanced".
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