Five CSR Material Issues - Preserving The Environment-
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Description
This business policy, started on April 1, 2018, environmental wise, sets targets based on average values for the period from fiscal 2012 to fiscal 2016. Which are reducing CO2 emissions and waste. It all require continuous actions and the Group is actively making improvements to achieve those targets. For example; CO2 and thermal energy, the targets are to reduce 8.0%. For Water consumption, reduction target is 3.0% and for generated waste, 6.0% of reduction is targeted. Moreover, we made a target that we will recycle 94.0% of the generated waste. For more explanation of what the Group is doing for these are written in the next paragraph. (Percentage = average between fiscal 2018~fiscal 2020.)
To achieve the targets that we stated in the business policy, we would like to share four of the main approaches which are:
1. LED light replacement
2. Switching to hybrid vehicles
3. reducing packaging
4. reducing GHG
For 1, we are going to replace almost all lightnings with LED ones in stages at our owned domestic properties. We aim to complete it by the end of March 2021, if not, by March 2022, at latest. For 2, we are going to switch gasoil-powered vehicles to hybrid ones in stages. This only applies to the vehicles used in sales activities in Japan (excluding trucks, mini-vehicles, etc.). This target is aim to complete it by the end of March 2021. However, if we are unable to complete it by then, we will to complete it by March 2022, at latest. In order for us to reduce packaging without losing freshness and flavor of the products and maintain the integrity of products, the Group explores ways to simplify packaging to retain freshness and flavor while reducing the consumption of packaging materials, which applies to 3. As an example, chilled pizza series called, Ishigama Kobo, we reduced the amount of plastic in trays by 34%, compared to earlier Group products in fiscal 2012. Moreover, with a brand, Chuka Meisai, the Group is reducing labels, making packaging film thinner. To be more specific, Chuka Meisai Subuta, was made lighter, resulting in a 24% reduction in packaging weight in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2003. With 4, we are approaching in many ways and one of them is, Oakey Beef Exports Pty. Ltd., one of the Group, have installed a biogas plant in April 2015 to extract methane gas generated from factory wastewater and use it as a source of energy. By installing this, we are reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 8,000 tons each year. The approaches listed are only four out of many other approaches. We will continuously put an effort to reduce 1-4 and many more every year.
NH Foods Group is cognizant that climate change is a pressing issue in people’s lives and business activities, and we are working to cut emissions throughout the Group such as by reducing CO2 emissions, using energy efficiently, and conducting environment-conscious procurement. These approaches will be able to contribute to the SDGs goal 13.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
7.1
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.1.1
Proportion of population with access to electricity
7.1.2
Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
7.2
7.2.1
Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
7.3
7.3.1
Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP
7.a
7.a.1
International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems
7.b
By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support
7.b.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
Goal 12
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12.1
Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries
12.1.1
Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production
12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.2.1
Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
12.2.2
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
12.3
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses
12.3.1
(a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index
12.4
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
12.4.1
12.4.2
(a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment
12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
12.5.1
National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
12.6.1
12.7
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
12.7.1
Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans
12.8
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
12.8.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
12.a
Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
12.a.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
12.b
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
12.b.1
Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability
12.c
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities
12.c.1
Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP
Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13.1
Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries
13.1.1
Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
13.1.2
Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
13.1.3
Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies
13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
13.2.1
Number of countries with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
13.2.2
Total greenhouse gas emissions per year
13.3
Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
13.3.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
13.a
Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible
13.a.1
Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025
13.b
Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities
13.b.1
Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
SDG 14 targets covered
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Etsuko Tanaka, General Manager