Promoting resource circulation for plastic containers and packaging
First written in FY2020. 5 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
34 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Furthermore, from fiscal 2026, the Company plans to begin using polystyrene feedstock with chemically recycled attributes assigned to it in some “Yakult” containers, in order to further reduce environmental impact and promote resource circulation.」
The Company presented plans to expand the introduction of containers and packaging using ISCC PLUS certification and to use chemically recycled polystyrene feedstock in some Yakult containers from fiscal 2026. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「(Environmental Target 2030) *Revised in May 2025 1. Implement sustainable initiatives for an amount equivalent to at least 20% of the volume of plastic containers and packaging used in fiscal 2030 (Japan and overseas) 2. Establish a closed-loop recycling system for Yakult containers」
The Company expanded its plastic container and packaging targets to Japan and overseas, setting goals of implementing sustainable initiatives for an amount equivalent to at least 20% of usage in fiscal 2030 and establishing closed-loop recycling for Yakult containers. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「“Environmental Target 2030” sets targets including a 30% reduction from fiscal 2018 levels or conversion to renewable materials, while “Environmental Action (2021- 2024)” sets targets including a 5% reduction from fiscal 2018 levels or conversion to renewable materials.」
For plastic containers and packaging, the Company quantified its 2030 target and short-term targets for 2021–2024 and is considering measures including making containers thinner and lighter, using biomass materials and increasing the use of recycled materials. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To address increasingly stringent environmental regulations, including diverse future customer needs, further reductions in CO2 emissions and the active promotion of plastic resource circulation, the Company will construct a new plant as a next-generation model plant for the future.」
As a response to increasingly stringent environmental regulations, the Company has specified plans to construct a next-generation plant incorporating CO2 emissions reductions and plastic resource circulation. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group will pursue initiatives aimed at establishing basic technologies for environmentally friendly containers and packaging, including switching to materials that facilitate resource circulation, reducing the amount of plastic used in containers and packaging, and reusing plastic packaging materials used in production processes.」
For plastic containers and packaging, the Company presented specific measures including switching to materials that facilitate resource circulation, reducing usage and reusing packaging materials. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In light of global environmental issues including marine plastic waste, global warming and resource depletion, the Group will continue promoting resource circulation for plastic containers and packaging for the future.」
The Company states its policy of continuing to promote resource circulation for plastic containers and packaging in light of marine plastic waste, global warming and resource depletion. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「In light of global environmental issues including marine plastic waste, global warming and resource depletion, the Group will promote resource circulation for plastic containers and packaging for the future.」
In light of marine plastic waste, global warming and resource depletion, the Company presents resource circulation for plastic containers and packaging as a standalone initiative.