Environmental and human rights risks in the palm oil supply chain and responsible sourcing
First written in FY2017. 5 of 13 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-05-27.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- 2026-05-27RaisedGeneral Meeting of Shareholders
「● 2030年までに農園までのトレーサビリティ（TTP）100%」
パーム油の農園までのトレーサビリティについて、2030年までに100％とする長期目標を明示している。 - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In sustainable sourcing, we established a supply system for sustainably certified oil in Southeast Asia by maintaining the production capacity of UNIFUJI SDN BHD (Malaysia), our joint venture with United Plantations Berhad, a Malaysian oil palm cultivation company, and securing sufficient palm oil supplies in response to growing demand for sustainable palm oil.」
The company explains that it established a supply system for sustainably certified oil in Southeast Asia by maintaining UNIFUJI’s production capacity and securing supply volumes for responsible palm oil sourcing. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「As the EU Deforestation Regulation (EU Deforestation Regulation: EU-DR) entered into force in June 2023 and will begin to apply from 30 December 2024, compliance will be required not only for the European markets where our group operates, but also for business with major customers operating globally.」
A new regulatory and traceability exposure, namely compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation, has been added to the palm oil and chocolate supply chains. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「We are working to establish a competitive advantage in the market, including by strengthening the supply system for sustainably certified oil in Southeast Asia.」
The company continues to strengthen the supply system for sustainably certified oil as a measure not only to address environmental and human rights risks, but also to establish a competitive advantage in the market. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, our group is optimizing the allocation of management resources by strengthening management by business axis, with headquarters supporting the implementation of earnings improvement measures by each group company. In April 2023, we transferred fixed assets of Fuji Oil New Orleans, LLC (Louisiana, USA), among other measures, and are shifting our portfolio toward high-value-added products. We are also building a competitive advantage by strengthening the supply system for sustainably certified oils in Southeast Asia, among other initiatives.」
Regarding sustainable sourcing, the company describes specific measures to strengthen the supply system for sustainably certified oil in Southeast Asia, indicating progress in addressing environmental and human rights risks in sourcing. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Based on the basic policies of strengthening our business foundation, strengthening global management control, and deepening sustainability, we will work to enhance corporate value by restoring our underlying earnings power through appropriate sales pricing, strengthening management by business axis, and differentiating ourselves through sustainable procurement.」
The company continues to present a policy of using sustainable sourcing not only to address environmental and human rights risks, but also to differentiate its products and enhance corporate value. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「We will work to enhance corporate value by restoring our underlying earnings power through appropriate sales pricing, strengthening management by business axis, and differentiating ourselves through sustainable procurement.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of linking sustainable sourcing not only to addressing environmental and human rights risks, but also to product differentiation and enhanced corporate value. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「By restoring underlying earnings power through appropriate sales pricing, strengthening performance management by business area and pursuing differentiation through sustainable sourcing」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of using sustainable sourcing not only to address environmental and human rights risks, but also to differentiate its products and enhance corporate value. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We will pursue sustainable sourcing of our principal raw materials and integrate it with our management strategy to differentiate our products.」
The company is moving toward a policy of integrating responsible sourcing of palm oil, cocoa and other materials with its management strategy and product differentiation. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Established the Global Sustainable Sourcing Committee and built a structure for managing risks across the group」
The company is putting in place a structure centered on the Global Sustainable Sourcing Committee to address supply chain risks involving palm oil, cocoa and soybeans. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Continuing collaboration with suppliers, industry peers and NGOs, and strengthening supply sources by advancing the company’s own programs」
The company continues to secure raw materials, including palm oil, cocoa and soybeans, and address environmental and human rights risks in the supply chain through its sourcing policies and own programs. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「The company has established a Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing Policy and a Responsible Cocoa Bean Sourcing Policy and is promoting the prevention and mitigation of environmental and human rights risks in the supply chain, including at plantations.」
The scope of responsible sourcing has expanded from palm oil to cocoa beans, and the use of Blommer’s sustainable cocoa bean sourcing program is also indicated. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「For palm oil in particular, the company has established a Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing Policy and is promoting the prevention and mitigation of environmental and human rights risks in the supply chain, including at plantations. However, if environmental or human rights issues arising from plantation development, including child labor and forced labor, occur in its business activities or supply chain, the Group’s performance and financial condition may be adversely affected.」
The company identifies environmental and human rights risks in palm oil sourcing, including plantation development, child labor and forced labor, and seeks to prevent and mitigate them through its responsible sourcing policy.