Preventing Global Warming

CO₂ Reduction Activities throughout Value Chain

The prevention of global warming is a challenge shared by the entire globe. To reduce its emissions of carbon dioxide, the major cause of global warming, the Kewpie Group is actively engaged in a range of efforts, including energy conservation and energy conversion at all stages of the value chain, including procurement, production, distribution, sales, and office administration.

CO₂ emissions in the value chain (FY2017)

Scope		CO₂ Emissions (thousand tonnes of CO₂ equivalent)
Scope 1 Fuel		84.0
Scope 2 Purchased power		130.1
Scope 3 Category 4	Transport	35.7

Scope 1 & 2: Domestic production plants and offices

Scope 3: Two companies subject to regular improvements under the Energy Conservation Act

Initiatives in individual divisions

Production initiatives

We are engaged in the prevention of global warming through CO₂ reductions and the promotion of energy conservation.

Logistics initiatives

K.R.S. Corporation, which is the core player in the Kewpie Group’s logistics systems business, is engaged in CO₂ reductions and eco-friendly driving practices.

Office initiatives

We are engaged in the reduction of environmental load through energy conservation and waste reduction efforts.