Environmental Management
Environmental Philosophy
We will work to protect our irreplaceable environment and broadly contribute to society out of our deep respect for people and nature as well to inspire future generations.
Basic Policy on Environmental Activities
- We will promote the development of safe, environmentally friendly products and technologies.
- We will utilize resources and energy efficiently and work to minimize and recycle waste.
- We will pursue customer satisfaction through environmental activities.
- We will actively participate in local and national environmental protection campaigns.
Environmental Management Organization (ISO14001)
Environmental Targets (ISO14001)
Reviewed below are the FY2023 targets and results and FY2022 targets.
| Organization | Measures | FY2023 | FY2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Performance | result | Target | ||
| Headquarters and sales group |
Growing sales of Forest Products※1 | Growing sales of Forest Products by 20% or more vs. 2022※2 | +22.3% | ○ | Increasing sales of Forest Products by +20% vs. 2023 |
| Growing sales of FSC®-certified products | Increasing sales of FSC®-certified products by +30% vs. 2022※2 | +24.0% | × | Increasing sales of FSC®-certified products by +30% vs. 2023 | |
| Forest conservation activities | Implementing forest conservation activities 10 times | 10 times※3 | ○ | Implementation of forest conservation activities10 times | |
| Osaka Plant | Energy conservation | Reducing CO2 intensity:Reductions to below actual 2022 figures | -11.7% | ○ | Reducing CO2 intensity:Reduction to below actual 2023 figure |
| Ibaraki Plant | -18.8% | ○ | |||
| Tokyo Plant | Energy conservation | Reducing CO2 intensity:Reducing by 27% vs. 2012 | -32.6% | ○ | Reducing CO2 intensity:Reducing by 33.6% vs. 2012 |
| Nara Plant | Energy conservation | Reducing CO2 intensity: Reductions of 1% vs. 2022※2 | +3.0% | × | Reducing CO2 intensity: Reductions of 3% vs. 2023 |
- ※1Forest Products subject to The Pack Forest® Environment Fund include bagasse, Forest Light, Custard Color, Sugar Brown, biodegradable rope, etc.
- ※2 Target revised upward in 2023
- ※3 Including activities canceled due to weather
Certifications
We have obtained the following certifications.
All sites in Japan gained ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems in 2006 and ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems in 2009. We perform periodic internal audits to ensure that the management systems are effectively established.
We have also obtained FSC® CoC certification, which is awarded for paper and paper products incorporating FSC®-certified materials and FSC® controlled wood (FSC® C020517). FSC® CoC certification is awarded by the certification body to certify companies that handle paper and paper products incorporating raw materials, which were sourced from appropriately managed FSC®-certified forests, and recycled resources.
Additionally, manufacturing lines for paper packaging and containers for food products at the Tokyo Plant and the Osaka Plant have obtained certification under FSSC 22000, an international food safety management system, to assure safe, reliable, high-quality packaging for food products.
| Headquarters | ISO14001 ISO9001 FSC® CoC certifications |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Head Office | ISO14001 ISO9001 FSC® CoC certifications |
| Osaka Plant | ISO14001 ISO9001 FSSC22000（specific lines） FSC® CoC certifications |
| Tokyo Plant | ISO14001 ISO9001 FSSC22000（specific lines） FSC® CoC certifications |
| Nara Plant | ISO14001 ISO9001 FSC® CoC certifications |
| Ibaraki Plant | ISO14001 ISO9001 FSC® CoC certifications |