Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by 13.3% compared to 2013.
• Achieved 6.9% reduction in energy consumption per ton of raw sugar compared to 2013.
• Introduced renewable energy through solar power generation, exceeding the target electricity sales.
• Established a joint venture (CBT) in Thailand to promote the effective use of bagasse.

Social Achievements

• Held cooking classes for children and parents to promote food education.
• Provided support to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake.
• Participated in the nationwide elementary school patissier championship.
• Supported the Kobe Sweets Consortium to support the employment of people with disabilities.

Governance Achievements

• Obtained OHSAS 18001 certification for occupational health and safety management systems.
• Implemented a unified approach to risk assessment across factories.
• Established a corporate ethics helpline.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing CO2 emissions across the entire value chain (Scope 3).
• Maintaining high recycling rates while managing waste.
• Improving energy efficiency in office operations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Shifting to more fuel-efficient transportation methods.
• Implementing energy-saving measures in offices (lights, temperature control).
• Continuing efforts to improve data collection accuracy for Scope 3 emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Clear requirements for suppliers regarding legal compliance, quality, safety, supply capacity, and price.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Slow-calorie sugar
• Sugarcane extracts

Awards & Recognition

• Silver Medal of Merit from the Japanese Red Cross Society

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved CO2 emission reduction of 15% by 2017 (compared to 2013), exceeding the initial target year.
• Set a new long-term goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 26% by 2030 (compared to 2013).

Social Achievements

• Implemented a social contribution-type shareholder reward system, offering donations to the Japan IDDM Network.
• Conducted food education programs for elementary school children and seminars for school nutritionists.
• Supported disaster relief efforts in the Great East Japan Earthquake affected areas.

Governance Achievements

• Revised the Mitsui Sugar Code of Conduct in April 2019, incorporating sustainable development goals.
• Achieved ISO45001 certification for occupational health and safety management system in March 2019.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing CO2 emissions further.
• Improving workplace safety (number of workplace accidents).

Mitigation Strategies

• Setting new long-term goals for CO2 reduction.
• Implementing various safety initiatives, including safety patrols, training, and improved safety culture.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Clear requirements for suppliers regarding legal compliance, quality, safety, and supply capacity.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, ISO 45001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 2: Zero Hunger
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action

Mitsui Sugar's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable sugarcane farming, food education, and CO2 emission reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Slow-calorie sugar (using palatinose)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 15% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2017 (compared to 2013), exceeding the initial 2022 target.
• Reduced energy consumption by 20% in five production sites (compared to 2013).
• Reduced energy consumption per unit of refined sugar by 10% in three refineries (compared to 2013).
• Reduced transportation energy consumption per unit by 12.7% (compared to 2013).

Social Achievements

• Introduced a social contribution-type shareholder reward system in 2019, offering donations to the Japan IDDM Network.
• Implemented food education programs for elementary school children and seminars for school nutritionists.
• Supported biodiversity conservation activities in Tokunoshima Island in collaboration with a local NPO.
• Sponsored the J-League's JEFL United Chiba and the B-League's Alvark Tokyo.

Governance Achievements

• Revised the Mitsui Sugar Code of Conduct in April 2019.
• Migrated from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management system certification in March 2019.
• Established a comprehensive quality assurance system across all business units.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Meeting the ambitious CO2 emission reduction target of 26% by 2030 (compared to 2013).

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued efforts in energy reduction, renewable energy adoption, and efficient operations across production sites.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Clear requirements for suppliers regarding legal compliance, quality, safety, and capacity.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 2: Zero Hunger
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action

Mitsui Sugar's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through sustainable sugarcane farming, food education, renewable energy use, and CO2 emission reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Slow Calorie Sugar (with palatinose)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Social
• Environmental

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 51,000 tons compared to 2017 (from 65,199 tons to 6,874 tons in logistics)
• Achieved 96.3% waste recycling rate in 2019
• Reduced energy consumption per unit of production

Social Achievements

• 100% of employees taking parental leave returned to work in 2019
• Conducted food education programs for children and nutrition seminars for school staff
• Supported the Japan IDDM Network with donations

Governance Achievements

• Revised the Mitsui Sugar Code of Conduct in April 2019 to incorporate SDGs and labor safety
• Established a compliance system with internal audit and reporting channels

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreasing population and diversifying sweet needs
• Increased international competition due to TPP and economic partnership agreements
• Climate change and natural disasters

Mitigation Strategies

• Merger with Dai Nippon Meiji Seito to strengthen business base and international competitiveness
• Implementation of various measures to prevent COVID-19 infection
• Development of new products tailored to the needs of overseas markets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Clear requirements for suppliers regarding legal compliance, quality, safety, supply capacity, and price

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 2: Zero Hunger
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Mitsui Sugar's business activities contribute to these goals through sustainable sugar production, food education, and health-conscious product development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products using Palatinose®

Awards & Recognition

• Health Management Excellent Company 2020