アヲハタ株式会社 (Aohata Co., Ltd.)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2012-11-01 to 2013-10-31, 2013-11-01 to 2014-10-31)
Reporting Period: 2012-11-01 to 2013-10-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,670 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:469,681 m³/year
Waste Generated:1,796 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 3.8% (456 t-CO2)
- Reduced water consumption by 0.3% (1,494 m³)
- Lightweight packaging reduced waste by approximately 5.7 tons/year for the Kewpie Aeru Pasta Sauce series.
- Implemented a geothermal cooling system in the jam factory for energy savings.
Social Achievements
- Established a partnership with Hiroshima prefecture for regional development initiatives.
- Launched "Awata Jam Deck" PR facility, attracting approximately 15,000 visitors annually.
- Conducted employee events at "Awata Jam Deck" to foster engagement.
- Supported childcare through participation in Hiroshima's "childcare support" program.
- Provided products to food banks.
- Engaged in educational support activities at local schools.
Governance Achievements
- Distributed "Compliance Cards" and "Sexual Harassment Prevention Guidelines" to all employees.
- Implemented a comprehensive compliance training program.
- Established an internal whistleblowing system ("Awata Group Compliance 110").
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Collaboration with material suppliers on quality control and risk management; shared information on quality and risk management.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Environment Agency's Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2012)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, HACCP
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lightweight packaging for Kewpie Aeru Pasta Sauce series
Awards & Recognition
- Clean Japan Center Chairman's Award (2006)
- Food Industry CO2 Reduction Grand Prize (Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, 2009)
Reporting Period: 2013-11-01 to 2014-10-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,569 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:478,713 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,815 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 0.9% (101t-CO2)
- Reduced water usage by 3100t/year (at Tohoku Aohata)
- Reduced LP gas usage by 11,070kg/year (1.8%) through biogas utilization
- Reduced water usage by 1300t/year through high-frequency thawing equipment (at Genan Foods)
Social Achievements
- Established a partnership with Hiroshima prefecture through a comprehensive cooperation agreement, engaging in local product development, education, culture promotion, food education, environmental protection, disability support, and childcare support.
- Launched a “Positive Action” initiative to promote women's advancement in the workplace.
- Supported employee volunteer activities through a point system.
- Implemented “Workplace Harassment Prevention Training”
Governance Achievements
- Distributed “Compliance Cards” and “Sexual Harassment Prevention Guidelines” to all employees.
- Established an internal reporting system, “Aohata Group Compliance 110 Number”, for compliance issues.
- Implemented annual “Business Improvement Presentation” to share best practices.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Increased total energy and water consumption due to a shift towards multi-variety, small-quantity production.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued environmental investment focusing on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
- Implemented various energy-saving measures, such as using long-life fluorescent lights and LED lighting, and motion sensor lights.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Collaboration with suppliers on quality management and risk management
- Joint efforts on resource conservation in packaging materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Environment Agency of Japan's Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2012)
Certifications: ISO 14001, HACCP
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-sugar jams
- Environmentally friendly talc cans
Awards & Recognition
- Clean Japan Center Chairman's Award (2006)
- Food Industry CO2 Reduction Grand Prize, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (2009)