Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Launched "Sakana 100% Project" to utilize underutilized fish.
• Implemented "Natural Fish Fish-raising" project.
• Adopted environmentally friendly materials.
• Promoted My Hoshi (chopstick) usage.
• Reduced food loss.
• Promoted aquaculture business and support.

Social Achievements

• Supported sports.
• Supported securing successors in the fishing industry.
• Promoted employment of people with disabilities.
• Implemented food education initiatives.
• Conducted outreach educational programs.

Governance Achievements

• Established a sustainable growth organizational structure (executive officer system, etc.).
• Promoted work style reforms.
• Implemented the "New Village" concept (a unified management approach where company growth leads to employee asset formation).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Severe procurement environment for ingredients.
• Maintaining sales amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies and secured sufficient supply.
• Implemented comprehensive infection control measures, attractive fairs, and newsworthy sales promotions.
• Developed high-value products like the "Ultimate Delights" series.
• Actively utilized data from "Smart Kura Sushi" for marketing and new product development.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable seafood sourcing
• Supporting local producers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2: Zero Hunger
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 14: Life Below Water
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Kura Sushi's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through sustainable seafood sourcing, waste reduction, community engagement, and support for the fishing industry.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AI-farmed fish

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Fisheries
• Food Loss Reduction
• SDGs
• Community Engagement
• Employee Wellbeing

Environmental Achievements

• Successfully commercialized and sold 140,000 servings of Nizaidai (a low-utilization fish) cultivated using cabbage as feed.
• Achieved success in AI-driven yellowtail aquaculture, selling "large-cut AI yellowtail" nationwide.
• Reduced food loss through collaboration with BEAMS JAPAN to create an SDGs menu using surplus vegetables and soybeans.

Social Achievements

• Launched "Learning SDGs with Sushi" outreach program, conducting classes in approximately 40 schools nationwide.
• Received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 4th Japan Service Award for its sustainable smart revolving sushi service.
• Continued collaboration with popular anime franchises to boost sales and engagement.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising fish prices and energy costs.
• Impact of the seventh wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Labor shortages in the fishing industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a comprehensive price revision strategy while maintaining quality and safety.
• Developed efficient store operations through "Smart Kura Sushi."
• Leveraged AI and IoT technologies for sustainable aquaculture.
• Actively sought alternative sourcing strategies (e.g., nationwide procurement of natural fish).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing natural fish from various fishing ports nationwide.
• Collaboration with suppliers for sustainable aquaculture.

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

• Goal 2: Zero Hunger
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 14: Life Below Water

Initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable fishing practices, food loss reduction, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AI-driven aquaculture products, SDGs menu items using surplus ingredients.

Awards & Recognition

• Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 4th Japan Service Award