Kakuyasu Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Alcohol-related issues
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
Environmental Achievements
- Measured Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions for the first time in 2023.
- Introduced two electric light motor vehicles for deliveries in November 2023.
Social Achievements
- Established an organization dedicated to diversity management and implements training to increase awareness of DEI.
- Supports activities aimed at resolving alcohol-related issues, including supporting a general alcohol problem helpline and training for those helping alcoholics.
Governance Achievements
- Formulated a basic policy for sustainability and identified six material issues in February 2023.
- Received certification under the Tokyo Kita Ward Certification Program for companies Endeavoring to Achieve the SDGs.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Support the Japanese Government's goal of increasing the percentage of women in leadership positions to 30% by the end of fiscal year 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from delivery operations (80% of operations).
Mitigation Strategies
- Measuring Scope 1 and 2 emissions, setting a net-zero target by 2050, and introducing electric delivery vehicles.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Tokyo Kita Ward Certification Program for companies Endeavoring to Achieve the SDGs
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
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:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Launched a service for collecting waste cooking oil from households and restaurants and recycling it into SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) and C-fuel (biodiesel), contributing to GHG reduction.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Limited methods for collecting waste cooking oil from households, mostly requiring bringing the oil to a collection point.
Mitigation Strategies
- Leveraging Kakuyasu's existing delivery network to collect waste cooking oil from households and restaurants at their doorsteps, minimizing additional CO2 emissions from collection.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
The initiative contributes to these goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the recycling of waste cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel, promoting responsible waste management, and supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed