Climate Change Data

株式会社 湖池屋

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010-04 to 2011-03, 2014, 2017-04 to 2018-03, 2018-04 to 2019-03, 2019, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2010-04 to 2011-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:24,785 tCO2e
Water Consumption:181,161 m3
Waste Generated:602 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 8% compared to 2007 (2010 data)
  • Achieved 98.8% waste recycling rate in 2010
  • Converted fuel from kerosene to city gas in Kanto factories
  • Implemented energy-saving measures such as installing energy-efficient air conditioners and lighting

Social Achievements

  • Provided snack food and financial aid to areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
  • Offered employment support to evacuees in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture
  • Participated in the Bell Mark Educational Grant Program
  • Supported local youth baseball teams through the Koike-ya Cup

Governance Achievements

  • All three factories (Kanto, Kanto 2nd, Kyoto) achieved SUPERIOR certification in the AIB audit in April 2011
  • Implemented AIB food safety (GMP) management system

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 13.7% annually from 2011 to 2016 (based on 2007-2009 average)

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased CO2 emissions in 2009 due to office relocation and expansion
  • Temporary increase in waste generation in 2009 due to distribution issues
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented energy-saving measures to reduce CO2 emissions
  • Continued efforts to reduce waste generation and improve recycling rates

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Using domestically produced potatoes (100%)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2014

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,165 t-CO2
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:6,454 kL (crude oil equivalent)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Waste Reduction
  • Energy Conservation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from 12,345 t-CO2 in 2010 to 13,165 t-CO2 in 2014 (Note: This seems to be an increase, not a reduction. The report needs clarification.)

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

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented energy saving measures through both operational improvements and equipment investment.

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: 2017-04 to 2018-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3339 tons CO2e (estimated)
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:489,862 m3 (public sewer) + 479,745 m3 (well water)
Waste Generated:22,018 tons (total waste, significantly reduced from previous years)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Social Contribution
  • Employee Well-being
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 97.2% recycling rate for food waste.
  • Reduced CO2 emissions through energy-saving initiatives (specific figures not clearly stated).

Social Achievements

  • Participated in the UN WFP Red Cup Campaign, donating a portion of sales.
  • Supported the Belmark Educational Grant Movement for over 40 years.
  • Implemented various initiatives to promote work-life balance and employee well-being.

Governance Achievements

  • Obtained FSSC22000 certification for food safety at Kanto and Kyoto factories.
  • Implemented a food safety management system.

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
  • Uses 100% Japanese-grown potatoes.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: FSSC 22000

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Mentions alignment with SDGs but doesn't specify which goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2018-04 to 2019-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:26,146 tCO2e/year
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:578,602 m3/year (well water) + 19,429 m3/year (tap water)
Waste Generated:3,443 tons/year (food waste) + 234.7 tons/year (packaging)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions (specific figures not clearly stated, but mentions reduction targets and initiatives like boiler insulation, LED lighting, and gas cogeneration)
  • Achieved a high waste recycling rate of 96.6% in 2018

Social Achievements

  • Implemented various employee training programs
  • Promoted diversity and inclusion in hiring practices (approximately 50% women in new hires)
  • Participated in community initiatives like the UN WFP Red Cup Campaign and local sports sponsorships

Governance Achievements

  • Obtained FSSC22000 certification for food safety at Kanto and Kyoto factories
  • Implemented AIB food safety system

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Null (mentions targets for CO2 reduction but no specific years)
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased electricity usage in summer leading to higher CO2 emissions in 2018 compared to 2017
  • Waste generation fluctuations due to production changes
Mitigation Strategies
  • Phased introduction of energy-efficient equipment and various energy-saving measures across factories and offices
  • Continued efforts to reduce waste generation and improve recycling rates

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Null (mentions using 100% Japanese potatoes)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: FSSC22000

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Null (mentions SDGs but lacks specific goal alignment)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:22,018 t-CO2e
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:664,332 m3
Waste Generated:7.77 thousand tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 4% compared to the average of the previous planning period (2015-2017) in the second planning period (2018-2019).
  • Maintained a high recycling rate of 96.6% for waste generated in factories (excluding non-recyclable materials).

Social Achievements

  • Implemented various initiatives to promote work-life balance, including amending personnel systems to allow for career choices based on life events and launching a work style/business reform project.
  • Donated a portion of sales from the “Potato Chips Nori Salt 6-pack” to the UN WFP for school lunch support.
  • Participated in the UN WFP Red Cup Campaign.

Governance Achievements

  • Obtained FSSC 22000 certification for food safety at Kanto and Kyoto factories.
  • Implemented AIB Food Safety System.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in waste generation due to changes in production status.
  • CO2 emissions increased in 2019 compared to 2018 due to changes in production status.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continued efforts to reduce CO2 emissions through the introduction of energy-saving equipment and measures in factories and offices.
  • Continued efforts to improve recycling rates.

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: FSSC 22000

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:18,601 t-CO2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities