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Three Responsibilities

Acceleration of initiatives from a global perspective and across all value chains aiming for “healthy people and a healthy planet”

Basic approach

Background to establishment of priority themes

Priority themes

1Establishment of a recycling-oriented model → Environmental measures across all VCs

  • Acceleration of reduction in CO2 emissions and expansion of scope of initiatives

Global operations & supply chain (Promote scope 3 initiatives in addition to 1 and 2)

  • Strengthening of momentum behind waste reduction activities and promotion of recovery of valuable materials from waste

* Establishment of new Group environmental strategy meeting
Consideration of additional measures and initiatives for the achievement of longterm targets

2Achievement of a society of healthy longevity → Contribution to better health through core business

  • Creation of health value through business activities
  • Exploration of seeds for creation of the health businesses of the future

KPI

Themes KPI Seventh Medium-term Business Plan (FY2023) Eighth Medium-term Business Plan (FY2026)
For society Establishment of a recycling-oriented model Reduction of CO2 emissions
Scope1.2*1
Scope3*2

-9%
-17,000t

-18%
Reduction of total emissions including waste*3 -6% -12%
Achievement of a society of healthy longevity Setting of targets linked to each value chain Example targets
  • Promotion of good physical and mental health through everyday meals
    Quicker and simpler meal preparation (complete shift toward microwaveable retort pouched products)
    Launch of products that are low in calories, sugar and salt
  • Market penetration of tofu as PBF*4 and enhancement of value of tofu products
    Increase percentage of households that purchase tofu in the United States to 10% (2023)

*1 Intensity compared with FY2013
*2 Compared with before initiatives
*3 Domestic production bases
Intensity compared with FY2019
*4 PBF stands for Plant-Based Food