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)