Climate Change Data

Hokuriku Coca-Cola Bottling Co.,Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-01 to 2023-12)

Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2023-12

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Community
  • Resources

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented electron beam sterilization in PET bottle production line at Tonami factory, significantly reducing water usage.
  • Achieved 40% sustainable material usage rate in PET bottles across the Coca-Cola system in Japan.
  • Introduced 100% recycled PET bottles for flagship products.
  • Reduced PET resin usage per bottle by approximately 30% (compared to 2004).
  • Installed solar panels on the roof of Tonami factory, contributing to clean energy generation.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 100% male paternity leave rate in 2023.
  • Supported the National Federation of Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy.
  • Implemented health management initiatives, including CokeON app-based walking events.
  • Actively promoted flexible work styles to support employees' diverse life stages.
  • Conducted regular blood donation drives.

Governance Achievements

  • Tonami factory certified with ISO9001, ISO14001, FSSC22000, and ISO45001.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Switch to 100% sustainable materials for all PET bottles by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Use sustainable materials in all PET bottle products by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
  • Power outages affecting the operation of disaster response vending machines.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Provided over 710,000 drinks as relief supplies after the earthquake.
  • Launched a special edition bottle with donations going to earthquake relief.
  • Distributed free drinks from disaster response vending machines.
  • Strengthening measures to address power outages affecting disaster response vending machines.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Label-less products
  • 100% recycled PET bottles

Awards & Recognition

  • Green Factory Award (Japan Greening Center Chairman's Award)