加藤産業グループ (Kato Sangyo Group)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014-10 to 2015-09, 2021-10 to 2022-09, 2022-10 to 2023-03, 2022-10 to 2023-09, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2014-10 to 2015-09
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:22,015 tCO2e/year
Waste Generated:2,126.4 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Economic
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 8.0% (total) and 18.7% (per sales) compared to 2011.
- Installed solar power generation systems with a total capacity of 634kW in 3 locations in 2015, bringing the total to 2,784kW across 9 locations.
- Received the Chairman's Award at the 2nd Food Industry Mottainai Award for various environmental initiatives.
Social Achievements
- Launched the "Nishinomiya Nadeshiko Project" for product development by female employees, resulting in new products like "Chawanmushi no Moto" and "Kellanchim no Moto".
- Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives, including stress checks and training.
- Consistently engaged in community activities such as cleaning local areas and donating to charities through the Kato Greenwood Fund.
Governance Achievements
- Established an internal control system and a compliance committee to ensure legal compliance and ethical conduct.
- Implemented a comprehensive corporate governance structure with independent directors and auditors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve sales of 1 trillion yen and operating income of 13 billion yen by fiscal year 2017.
Short-term Goals:
- Transition to ISO 14001:2015 by October 2016.
Environmental Challenges
- Intense competition in the food distribution industry.
- Rising logistics costs due to labor shortages.
- Managing risks related to food safety, natural disasters, and compliance.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthening business partnerships and improving wholesale functions.
- Implementing proposal-type sales to offer value beyond price.
- Developing and expanding own-brand products.
- Improving business processes to secure profits and enhance corporate value.
- Implementing risk management measures, including crisis management training and internal reporting systems.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Ministry of the Environment's Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2012)
Certifications: ISO 14001
Awards & Recognition
- Chairman's Award at the 2nd Food Industry Mottainai Award
Reporting Period: 2021-10 to 2022-09
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:33,846.4 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:17,826.1 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:16,020.3 tCO2e/year
Waste Generated:211.5 tons/year (food waste)
ESG Focus Areas
- 脱炭素
- フードロス＆ウェイスト
- 資源循環
- 多様な人財の活躍
Environmental Achievements
- CO2排出量を2021年度比2%削減
- 物流資材における代替プラスチックへの移行とプラスチック類の再資源化率88.0%
- すべての自社ブランド商品におけるサステナビリティへの配慮
Social Achievements
- フードドライブの実施
- ワーク・ライフ・バランス支援の推進
- メンタルヘルスケアへの取り組み
- 障がい者雇用率2.23%
Governance Achievements
- コンプライアンス委員会の設置
- 内部統制委員会の設置
- 危機管理委員会の設置
- コンプライアンス研修の実施
- 内部者通報制度の設置
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- サプライチェーン全体の脱炭素化 (2047年)
- 家庭用食品の廃棄量を削減するためのサプライチェーン全体を最適化するプラットフォームの構築 (2047年)
Medium-term Goals:
- 廃棄金額2021年度比50%削減 (2030年)
- 返品金額ゼロ (2030年)
- 物流資材における代替プラスチックへの移行とプラスチック類の再資源化率100％ (2030年)
Short-term Goals:
- CO2排出量を2021年度比30%削減 (2030年)
Environmental Challenges
- サプライチェーン全体の脱炭素化
- 家庭用食品の廃棄量削減
- 海洋プラスチック問題
- 多様な人材の活躍促進
Mitigation Strategies
- 省エネ設備や再生可能エネルギー設備の導入
- サプライチェーン全体を最適化するプラットフォームの構築
- 代替プラスチックへの移行とプラスチック類の再資源化
- ワーク・ライフ・バランス支援、メンタルヘルスケア、再雇用制度の導入
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- サプライヤーとの連携による食品廃棄物の半減への取り組み
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRIサステナビリティ・レポーティング・スタンダード, ISO26000（社会的責任に関する手引き）
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- カンピー 大豆ミートミンチ
Reporting Period: 2022-10 to 2023-03
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
- 脱炭素
- 資源循環
- 多様な人財の活躍
- フードロス＆ウェイスト
Environmental Achievements
- 2021年度比30%削減 (CO₂排出量の削減)
- 2021年度比50%削減 (廃棄金額)
- 返品金額ゼロ
- 物流資材における代替プラスチックへの移行とプラスチック類の再資源化100％
Social Achievements
- 男女ともに安心して働き続けられる職場環境の構築
- 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
- 原材料価格の高騰
- エネルギー価格の高騰
- 円安の影響
- 物価上昇に伴う節約志向の進行による消費マインドの冷え込み
Mitigation Strategies
- デジタル技術の活用も含めた取引先との取り組み強化
- 業務の見える化・見直し及び生産性向上
- 付加価値を高める営業活動・業務活動
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
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022-10 to 2023-09
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:31,242 tCO2e/year (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- 脱炭素
- フードロス＆ウェイスト
- 資源循環
- 多様な人財の活躍
Environmental Achievements
- 2023年度、LED照明への更新、デマンド監視システムの導入等により、CO₂排出量を2021年度比7.7％削減
- 本社南館はBELS5つ星ランクの評価を取得
- 物流センターの屋根に太陽光発電設備を設置
- グループ会社の株式会社グリーンウッドファクトリーでは、工場の屋根に太陽光発電設備を設置し、CO₂フリーの電力を使用
- 当社単体におけるストレッチフィルム、PPバンドの再資源化100％を実現
Social Achievements
- フードドライブを年に2回実施し、集まった食品をフードバンクに寄贈
- 「10×20×30食品廃棄物削減イニシアティブ」の「日本プロジェクト」に参加
- 育児休業取得者数の増加
- 多様な働き方を支援する職場づくり推進（アフタヌーンミーティング開催、各種制度導入）
- 西宮なでしこプロジェクトによる女性社員主導の商品開発
Governance Achievements
- コンプライアンス委員会による法令遵守の強化
- コンプライアンス研修、メールマガジン、ポスター配布、意識調査の実施
- 内部者通報制度「コンプライアンス・ホットライン」の設置
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 2047年までにカーボンニュートラル達成
Medium-term Goals:
- 2030年までにCO₂排出量を2021年度比30％削減
- 2030年までに廃棄金額を2021年度比50％削減、返品金額ゼロ
- 2030年までにすべての自社ブランド商品におけるサステナビリティへの配慮を実現
Short-term Goals:
- 2025年度にフードロス＆ウェイストの中間目標を設定
Environmental Challenges
- サプライチェーン全体の脱炭素化
- 家庭用食品の廃棄量削減
- 石油由来プラスチックや森林由来紙資源の使用削減
- 男女間の固定的な役割分担意識や処遇における不平等解消
Mitigation Strategies
- 省エネルギー、創エネルギー、非化石エネルギーの調達、カーボンオフセットの活用
- サプライチェーン全体を最適化するプラットフォーム構築
- 代替プラスチックへの移行とプラスチック類の再資源化
- サステナビリティ配慮商品開発
- 多様な働き方支援、育休取得促進、男女平等な職場環境づくり
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- サプライチェーン全体の最適化
- 環境配慮包材の使用
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: 環境省「環境報告ガイドライン（2018年版）」, GRIサステナビリティ・レポーティング・スタンダード, ISO26000（社会的責任に関する手引き）
Certifications: ISO9001, HACCP, ISO14001, FSSC22000
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- 環境配慮包材を使用した自社ブランド商品
Awards & Recognition
- 日本ロジスティクスシステム協会「ロジスティクス大賞 社会性特別賞」
Reporting Period: 2023
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
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Workplace Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved the highest 5-star rating in the Building-integrated Environmental Evaluation System (BELS) for the new office building.
- Implemented energy-saving measures such as high-insulation materials, automatic LED lighting control, and a humidity-controlled outdoor air processing unit.
Social Achievements
- Created a new office space designed to promote communication, collaboration, and a comfortable work environment.
- Adopted an Activity-Based Working (ABW) concept to allow employees flexibility in choosing their workspace.
- Implemented thorough barrier-free design in the new office building.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
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
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: BELS 5-star
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
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
- Decarbonization
- Food Loss & Waste Reduction
- Resource Circulation
- Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee chaired by the President and CEO, with sub-committees for each materiality.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2047 (100th anniversary).
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% compared to 2021 levels by 2030.
- Reduce waste by 50% compared to 2021 levels by 2030.
- Achieve zero returns by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
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
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed