Plastic Bag Reduction, Recycling and Production in Developing Countries Toward a Sustainable Society
First written in FY2020. 7 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 4 of 21 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Sustainable materials and products made with by-product dyes As of the end of March 2026, 26 series comprising 144 product numbers using sustainable materials ……Collecting unwanted bags at stores for reuse and recycling Expanded in-store collection to 137 stores nationwide and strengthened the initiative」
Expanded the sustainable-materials product range to 26 series and 144 product numbers, and expanded the collection, reuse and recycling of unwanted bags to 137 stores nationwide. - 2026-05-15AdvancedEarnings
「We expanded our collection, reuse and recycling program for unwanted bags to 137 stores and strengthened the initiative.」
The collection, reuse and recycling program for unwanted bags was expanded to 137 stores. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2025, offered 104 series and 581 product numbers of original products using sustainable materials」
Expanded the range of products using sustainable materials to 104 series and 581 product numbers. Collected, reused and recycled unwanted bags at 30 stores in the Kanto region, and announced plans to expand the initiative to 100 stores nationwide. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As measures to realize a sustainable society, we continued to use recycled materials in private-label products, develop products with low environmental impact, donate part of sales to various nonprofit and social welfare corporations, and provide bags. We also worked to make packaging materials more environmentally friendly and simpler by reviewing them. In response to the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), we calculated Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions and set a reduction target of 47% from FY2019 by FY2030.」
In addition to recycled materials, products with low environmental impact, donations and bag provision, and more environmentally friendly packaging materials, set a GHG target to reduce emissions by 47% from FY2019 by FY2030. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Our Group has used recycled materials, developed products with low environmental impact, donated part of sales and provided bags to various nonprofit and social welfare corporations, and procured materials from facilities employing people with disabilities. For purchased products as well, we worked with business partners to introduce and expand a range of products developed with sustainability in mind.」
Implemented initiatives toward a sustainable society, including the use of recycled materials, products with low environmental impact, donations and bag provision, and material procurement from facilities employing people with disabilities. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In March, opened the first “SAC’S BAR mono+i” sustainability store at Aeon Mall Shijonawate, bringing together private-label products designed with sustainability in mind.」
Opened the first sustainability store bringing together private-label products made with recycled materials and other materials with low environmental impact. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As measures to realize a sustainable society, we will use recycled materials, expand our range of recycled products, make packaging materials more environmentally friendly and simpler, and undertake social contribution activities for each brand.」
Expanded the scope of measures beyond recycled materials and products to include more environmentally friendly and simpler packaging materials and social contribution activities by each brand. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「Our Group will discontinue the use of plastic bags, one source of marine plastic waste. To achieve sustainable resource use, we will promote the use of recycled materials and increase the range of recycled products we handle. We will also increase product manufacturing in developing countries, where we have already begun initiatives to eliminate poverty worldwide, thereby contributing to employment and improvements in technical skills.」
For the first time, set out discontinuing plastic bags, expanding recycled materials and products, and increasing product manufacturing in developing countries as specific measures to realize a sustainable society.