Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 14.5% compared to FY2018
• Reduced food loss by 55.4% compared to FY2018
• Reduced plastic waste by 58.4% compared to FY2021
• Achieved 81.8% effective utilization rate of plastic waste

Social Achievements

• Increased percentage of female managers to 13.8% as of April 1, 2024
• Selected as a 2024 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization
• Employee engagement score improvements
• 36.4% of men taking childcare leave

Governance Achievements

• Appointed two female Directors
• Established a Governance Committee
• Established the “ITOCHU-SHOKUHIN Group Compliance Regulations”
• Implemented a comprehensive inspection of vulnerabilities across its network

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• The 2024 problem (restrictions on truck drivers’ overtime work and labor shortages)
• Rising product prices leading to a decline in consumer demand
• Intensifying competition and restructuring among retailers
• Decline in consumption and changes in consumer behavior caused by rising prices
• Cyber attack threats

Mitigation Strategies

• Improving the efficiency of warehouse operations through the use of digital technology
• Improving truck loading efficiency
• Reducing the workload of drivers
• Strengthening cybersecurity detection functions
• Formulating a business continuity plan (BCP) to respond to cyber attacks
• Implementing measures that emphasize efficiency across the supply chain
• Consumer-oriented initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 164 locations in FY2023

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• TOMIN ICHIBA brand frozen foods

Awards & Recognition

• Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (2024)