Reduction of food waste, water consumption and CO2 emissions

「結果として、残業時間は前年比５７％削減、エネルギー使用効率は５％改善し、原価高騰下でのコスト削減を実現した。」

「Through labor-saving measures enabled by robotics and improved production efficiency following the renewal of aging equipment, overtime hours were reduced 49% year on year and energy-use efficiency improved 7%.」

「We will continue to actively promote the transition to renewable energy, the establishment of a sustainable production system with reduced environmental impact, and plastic-reduction initiatives using the new material LIMEX, centered on the operation of our ISO14001-certified systems, while advancing the establishment of an environmentally friendly supply chain.」

「For “Hamburg Steak with Tomato Sauce Using Cabbage from Miura, Kanagawa (Cabbage Roll Style),” we began full-scale market adoption of packaging containing LIMEX, an environmentally friendly material jointly developed with TBM Co., Ltd. We are also working to reduce environmental impact, with reductions in plastic use and greenhouse gas emissions expected.」

「Although utility and fuel costs remained high, they decreased because unit prices began to decline compared with the same period of the previous year and the company worked to reduce consumption.」

「Under its corporate philosophy, the Group aims to establish a sustainable, circular food business model for the future. Its specific strategy for addressing sustainability issues, particularly environmental and social contribution issues, is the same as the medium- to long-term management strategy described above in “1. Management Policy, Business Environment and Issues to Be Addressed, (4) Medium- to Long-Term Management Strategy.”」

「Against this backdrop, we announced price revisions for certain products effective from 1 October 2022 in order to invest in further enhancing product value and pursue sustainable activities.」

「The Group regards addressing sustainability-related issues as an important management priority. Amid social issues including climate change and the loss of biodiversity, we have advanced environmental conservation initiatives, including the operation of our ISO14001-certified systems. Going forward, we will actively pursue sustainable production with reduced environmental impact through the transition to renewable energy, capital investment and fundamental reform of our production system, as well as initiatives to eliminate plastics through the use of new materials, and will establish a supply chain with a lower environmental impact.」

「We will assess and establish sustainable approaches to procurement, production and sales in order to make maximum use of locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.」

「To help create a sustainable society, we will adopt various new technologies and work to conserve resources, save energy and reduce waste.」

「The company pursued the development of new channels through initiatives such as introducing environmentally friendly packaging materials.」

「For our company as well, challenges include proposing solutions to increasingly diverse dietary needs, ensuring food safety and security, and pursuing sustainable food.」

「During the first quarter of the fiscal year, the environment surrounding the food industry remained challenging. Following the promulgation of the Act on Promoting Food Loss and Waste Reduction, consumer interest in food loss has increased further, and the food industry is also required to pursue initiatives to create a sustainable society.」

「Going forward, we will actively pursue energy conservation and the transition away from plastics through the adoption of renewable energy, capital investment, fundamental reforms to manufacturing processes, and the use of new materials.」

「In operating our ISO 14001 certification, we will consider and act together with ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000, while actively pursuing reductions in food waste, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and providing products and services that satisfy customers.」

「We will actively pursue reductions in food waste, water consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.」

「Alongside providing products and services that satisfy customers, we will actively pursue reductions in food waste, water consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.」