Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Society
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity consumption by 8.6万kw annually at Hokkaido factory through LED lighting.
• Achieved zero fluorescent light waste at Wada Yama factory in 2021.
• Reduced heavy oil usage by 21.5kℓ annually at Hamasaki factory through boiler control.
• Extended shelf life of various products, reducing food waste.

Social Achievements

• Implemented flextime system, promoting work-life balance.
• Established Fujicco NEW Delica Co., Ltd. to enhance speed and efficiency in the deli business.
• Increased female management ratio to 7% (aiming for 20% by 2025).
• Introduced a “Papa Support Leave” system for male employees.
• Certified as a Health Promoting Company in 2022.

Governance Achievements

• Established a TCFD review team to address climate change risks and opportunities.
• Established a DX Promotion Committee to drive digital transformation.
• Strengthened corporate governance through various initiatives, including the establishment of a Corporate Governance Department.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sales.
• Rising raw material and energy costs.
• Decreased sales in several product categories.
• Need for further improvement in corporate governance.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented “New Fujicco” management reforms, including SKU reduction, restructuring of business partners, and digitalization of payment methods.
• Established a TCFD review team to address climate change risks.
• Launched a DX Promotion Committee to improve efficiency and work style.
• Continued efforts to improve corporate governance and transparency.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events impacting raw material supply

Transition Risks

• Rising carbon taxes

Opportunities

• Development of climate-resilient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IIRC's International Framework

Certifications: FSSC 22000 (target for all factories)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Health Promoting Company 2022 (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
• Three-star Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute for Omamesan Tanba Kuromame

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sound Management
• Healthy Management
• Health Provision
• Healthy Society
• Global Health
• Environmental Protection
• Sustainable Management
• Diversity and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Actively working to reduce environmental impact, focusing on food waste and CO2 emissions (details not quantified)
• Launched Kizami Salted Kombu, a product designed for ease of use and reduced waste

Social Achievements

• Promoting reforms in working styles, health management, and human resource development
• Increased rate of paid leave utilization and health check-up visits
• Voluntary career development support
• Improving promotion of female advancement
• Implementing management in which all employees participate
• “Everyday beans that your body will enjoy” campaign to increase bean consumption

Governance Achievements

• Established a DX Promotion Committee in 2022 to drive digital transformation
• Implemented eight DX investments in 2023
• Increased IT/DX literacy among employees
• Clarified roles and responsibilities at the strategy review and implementation stages
• Board of Directors monitors management

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Soaring raw material costs and higher labor costs putting pressure on profits
• Difficult business environment in the food industry due to consumer reluctance resulting from rising prices and delays to real wage growth
• Market for simmered beans in a downtrend

Mitigation Strategies

• Boosting sales to increase operating income
• Strengthening kombu and bean products
• TV commercials to promote products and cultivate demand
• Launching new products (e.g., Kabocha Soboro-an, Kizami Salted Kombu)
• Cross-functional team to examine measures to improve business profitability

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Kizami Salted Kombu