Ongoing disclosure of environmental conservation and social responsibility
First written in FY2016. 13 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 1 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The microgrid connects 3 group sites and 3 neighboring sites operated by other companies through privately owned power lines, enabling renewable energy generated by solar power to be shared efficiently. Annual generation is expected to be approximately 2.4 million kilowatt-hours, equivalent to the consumption of approximately 650 households, with an expected annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,050 tons.」
From April 2026, the company began operating a microgrid connecting 6 sites. Annual generation of approximately 2.4 million kilowatt-hours and annual greenhouse gas emissions reductions of approximately 1,050t are expected. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also analyzed the impact as of 2030 under two scenarios, a “1.5°C rise scenario” and a “4.0°C rise scenario,” referring to scenarios presented in the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s “WEO: World Energy Outlook” and reports by the “IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,” among other sources.」
The climate scenarios were updated from the previous 2°C and 4°C scenarios to 1.5°C and 4.0°C scenarios. The company progressed to analyzing impacts as of 2030, evaluating the financial impact of a carbon tax at ¥2.14 billion and ¥2.03 billion, respectively, and disclosing total Scope 1–3 emissions of 1,730,707t. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also analyzed the impact as of 2030 under two scenarios, a “2°C rise scenario” and a “4°C rise scenario,” referring to scenarios presented in the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s “WEO: World Energy Outlook” and reports by the “IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,” among other sources.」
For its response to climate change, the company analyzed impacts as of 2030 under 2°C and 4°C scenarios and estimated the financial impact of a carbon tax at ¥1.93 billion and ¥1.71 billion, respectively. It quantitatively disclosed Scope 1–3 greenhouse gas emissions of 1,802,180t, along with its environmental targets and actual results. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Greenhouse gas emissions (reporting period: 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024) Total: gross emissions (CO2 equivalent) 1,602,280t」
The company quantitatively disclosed Scope 1 through Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions on a consolidated-company basis, as well as target and actual figures for its environmental targets. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The company endorsed this policy and constructed the 原信白根店, which opened in November, with various energy-saving measures based on the concept of a ZEB, as well as solar power generation facilities. Following an external assessment, the store obtained the highest five-star rating under the five-level Building Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS), as well as ZEB certification, the highest of the four energy-saving achievement levels and the first such certification for a supermarket in Japan. The company intends to apply and expand this initiative in future store openings.」
The 原信白根店 introduced energy-saving measures and solar power generation facilities, obtaining a five-star BELS rating and Japan's first ZEB certification for a supermarket. The company also stated its policy of expanding the initiative to future store openings. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also analyzed the impact as of 2030 under two scenarios, a “2°C rise scenario” and a “4°C rise scenario,” referring to scenarios presented in the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s “WEO: World Energy Outlook” and reports by the “IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,” among other sources.」
The company's existing policy on reducing environmental impact and calculating Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions was developed into specific analysis of impacts as of 2030 under 2°C and 4°C scenarios, with oversight by the Board of Directors and the Environmental Committee. The company also disclosed total greenhouse gas emissions of 1,438,853t. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For greenhouse gas emissions across the entire supply chain, the company has already established systems for calculating Scope 1 emissions (direct greenhouse gas emissions from the company's own operations) and Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions associated with the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by other companies), as defined by international reporting standards. For Scope 3 emissions (emissions from other companies related to the company's activities), the company will calculate emissions for certain categories and expand the scope of its calculations to identify priority areas for action, with the aim of achieving further emissions reductions.」
The company has established a system for calculating Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and plans to expand the scope of Scope 3 calculations from selected categories to support emissions reductions. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To support fireworks artisans whose income had fallen substantially because fireworks events had been cancelled after the prolonged effects of COVID-19, we implemented the "One-Yen-from-the-Heart Program for Fireworks Artisans," donating ¥1 from each private-label product sold at Harashin and NALX to the Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation and other organizations.」
The company conducted an initiative supporting fireworks artisans by donating ¥1 for each PB product sold, developing its social contribution activities into a specific sales-linked program. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the ISO 14001:2015 (JIS Q 14001:2015) certification was approved following the triennial renewal assessment, and the company's environmental management level was favorably evaluated. The group companies 原信 and ナルス compile their environmental conservation and social responsibility initiatives and issue a CSR Report each period, disclosing the impact of their business activities, including carbon dioxide emissions. The company will continue to strengthen its initiatives toward achieving a decarbonized society.」
Approval was received for the ISO 14001:2015 renewal assessment, confirming the continuity of environmental management. The company stated that it would continue disclosing impacts through its CSR Report while strengthening initiatives toward a decarbonized society. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The company was recognized for implementing initiatives linked to the 17 SDG goals, including maintaining health and reducing food waste, and for embedding these efforts deeply in its corporate culture. Following a review by the preparatory committee for the regional development platform “SDGs Niigata,” it received the Grand Prize at the 1st Niigata SDGs Awards.」
The company implemented environmental and social initiatives linked to the SDGs and received the Grand Prize at the 1st Niigata SDGs Awards. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「From July, all 原信, ナルス, and フレッセイ stores began charging for plastic shopping bags that had previously been distributed free of charge. Thorough preparations were made and customers were informed in advance, so there was no significant confusion. In line with the purpose of this initiative, the company also conducted campaigns encouraging the use of reusable bags and baskets, changed equipment and operating procedures, and is progressively changing the material used for shopping bags to one containing 25% biomass.」
All 原信, ナルス, and フレッセイ stores introduced charges for plastic shopping bags to support environmental conservation, while also promoting the use of reusable bags and baskets and switching to materials containing 25% biomass. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「Regarding the environmental impact of the group's business activities and its social responsibility initiatives, the company issues a CSR Report each period and discloses details of these activities on the websites of 株式会社原信 and 株式会社ナルス.」
The company shifted from its previous Environmental and Social Report to disclosure each period under the name CSR Report, and explicitly stated that the information is disclosed on the websites of 原信 and ナルス. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the environmental impact of the group's business activities and its social responsibility initiatives, the company issues an Environmental and Social Report and discloses details of these activities.」
The company reaffirmed its ongoing disclosure of activities through the Environmental and Social Report, ISO 14001 certification, and environmental internal audits. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Regarding the environmental impact of the group's business activities and its social responsibility initiatives, the company issues an Environmental and Social Report and discloses details of these activities.」
The company's principal operating companies have obtained ISO 14001 certification, and monitoring by the Environmental Internal Audit Committee and periodic reviews by external certification bodies continue.