Food Loss, Water Conservation, Decarbonization and Food Assistance During Disasters
First written in FY2021. 2 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「As part of our sustainability initiatives, our group has established a basic sustainability policy and an environmental policy, expressed its support for the TCFD recommendations, and is pursuing initiatives through its business activities. However, we recognise that the impact of climate-related risks and revenue opportunities on our group’s business activities and earnings is limited, and therefore do not collect or analyse the necessary data or disclose information for each item in the TCFD recommendations.」
Regarding the information disclosure policy aligned with the TCFD Recommendations presented in FY2023, the company stated that the impact of climate change was limited and that it would not collect or analyse the necessary data or disclose information by TCFD item. Meanwhile, it has implemented measures including facility improvements, bringing forward product development timelines, and direct rice procurement. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「Our group regards the impact of climate change on its business as one of its important management issues and recognises the need to disclose related information from an ESG management perspective. In May 2023, we announced our support for the TCFD recommendations. Going forward, we will disclose climate-related information in line with these recommendations. <Reference> Our group’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal 2022 were approximately 16,465t-CO2.」
Expanded the scope from food waste, containers and disaster relief to climate change initiatives, including support for the TCFD recommendations and disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter under review, we renewed our flagship Nori Bento. We improved the texture of the white-fish fillet and carried out an environmentally conscious renewal by reducing the amount of plastic used in the container.」
In connection with initiatives including food waste reduction, no-wash rice, wooden cutlery and environmentally friendly containers, reduced the amount of plastic used in containers for nori bento. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「We recognise sustainability issues as one of the factors having a significant impact on the sustainable growth of our group and will work to resolve global environmental issues such as climate change and social issues such as respect for human rights. As one such initiative, we will respond to the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).」
Added climate change, human rights issues and response to the TCFD recommendations to the scope of sustainability management, alongside food waste, water conservation, waste plastics and food assistance during disasters. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We are also actively pursuing SDG-related initiatives, including replacing some containers with MAPKA containers made primarily from environmentally friendly paper powder.」
In addition to existing efforts to reduce food waste, use no-wash rice and address plastic waste, advanced the partial replacement of containers with MAPKA containers made primarily from paper powder. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Our group uses BG no-wash rice to help reduce food waste and promote a circular economy. This not only conserves water but also suppresses pollutants in rice-washing water and reduces CO2 emissions associated with wastewater treatment. We are also seriously addressing issues such as reducing plastic shopping bags and waste plastics. In addition, we have agreements with Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City and Amagasaki City concerning the supply of disaster relief supplies and other matters, and will cooperate in ensuring a stable supply of food during disasters through coordination and collaboration with local authorities.」
Clearly identified the shift to traditional wooden cutlery, no-wash rice, food waste reduction, measures addressing plastic shopping bags and waste plastics, agreements with local authorities on disaster relief supplies, and support for the SDGs as an integrated environmental and social contribution theme.