Enhancing Corporate Value through SDGs and ESG Initiatives

「また、２０２６年４月より、群馬県内３店舗（新田店・千代田店・吉岡店）において、地産地消型PPA（群馬モデル）による実質的に温室効果ガス排出量ゼロの電力の導入を開始しました。」

「The reduction rate for fiscal 2026 was 65.0%.」

「Using greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as an indicator, the company had set targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions of a 43% reduction in 2025, a 51% reduction in 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050, compared with fiscal 2013. Having already achieved reductions of 46.6% in fiscal 2024 and 57.6% in fiscal 2025, it has established new targets: a 70% reduction in 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2040.」

「The company entered into a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, where the Joyful Honda Newport Hitachinaka store is located, and will contribute to the development of a vibrant and distinctive local community by responding rapidly and appropriately to local needs.」

「As part of its initiative to procure renewable energy for electricity used at its environmentally conscious stores, the company decided to install large-scale battery storage systems at the Arakawaoki, Satte, and Chiba stores, where solar generation facilities have been installed under PPAs.」

「Under its commitment to contributing to a sustainable and prosperous society, the company is actively promoting the expansion of environmentally conscious sustainable products, support for dog and cat adoption events to help create a society where rescued dogs and cats can live happily, and the use of renewable energy through solar generation and battery storage systems to help build a decarbonized society, with the aim of remaining a company continuously chosen by society and consumers.」

「The company is also progressively introducing solar generation and battery storage systems to help build a decarbonized society. Following operations at 4 stores, including the Fashion Cruise Hitachinaka store, in the previous fiscal year, systems began operating at 4 additional stores during the quarter: Chiba, Mizuho, Koga, and Ichihara. The company is strengthening its initiatives toward achieving carbon neutrality.」

「Using greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as an indicator, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 43% in 2025 from 2013 levels and achieve zero GHG emissions by 2050.」

「Solar generation facilities have been completed and begun operating at parts of Fashion Cruise Hitachinaka, Nitta, and Satte stores. The company plans to introduce additional solar generation facilities in stages and will strengthen its initiatives toward achieving carbon neutrality in 2050.」

「As an action to become a “company that co-creates with local communities,” the company is pursuing a paradigm shift toward becoming a “GX promotion company” as part of its SDG solutions initiatives. It is preparing a medium- to long-term GX plan and the use of renewable energy from solar generation within the trade areas of its stores, and has begun construction of solar generation and storage systems at 3 stores, including Fashion Cruise Hitachinaka.」

「Under its action to become a “company that co-creates SDG solutions with local communities,” the company is selecting stores and installation scales for solar panels and preparing to shift toward becoming a “GX promotion company.” To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, it will work to measure and reduce GHG emissions not only within the company but across local communities and the entire supply chain, aiming to become a company chosen by society and consumers.」

「Use of renewable energy within the trade areas of the company’s stores: by developing next-generation “GX Stores” powered by solar generation, the company is promoting a paradigm shift toward becoming a “GX promotion company” in local communities and working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continued introduction of sustainable products and services: the company aims to introduce a total of 3,000 sustainable products and services in fiscal 2025, approximately 10 times the current scale.」

「In July, the company began working with the Guide Dog Support Center to promote understanding, interest in, and support for guide dogs by selling charity goods, installing donation boxes, and raising awareness through in-store posters. A portion of the proceeds from these activities and donations collected will be used to support the social participation of people with disabilities and for donations to the Japan Guide Dog Association.」

「Under its initiative to enhance corporate value through SDGs and ESG, the company will promote initiatives including job satisfaction, projects to advance women’s participation, decarbonization, stronger sustainable products, and expanded disaster-preparedness stockpiles.」