History of Our Social and Environmental Activities
Target: Kewpie Group
This timeline lists the activities that took place at that time.
| Western calendar | social activities | environmental activities |
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| 2025 | Kewpie Group selected for the first time to the CDP's "A List," the highest rating in the "Water Security" category. | |
| FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE Blossom Japan Index,FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative IndexSelected as a constituent stock | ||
| Kewpie Group has revised Basic Policy on Sustainability in conjunction with a refresh of its management policy. | ||
| Kewpie Group revises its human rights policy (adding sexual orientation and gender identity) | ||
| As part of the organizational restructuring, a Sustainability Promotion Department has been established within the Public Relations and Sustainability Division. | ||
| Kewpie has received the "Eruboshi Certification (Level 3)" as a company that promotes the advancement of women. | KEWPIE MAYONNAISE 700g now features a lighter cap, reducing plastic usage by approximately 17%. | |
| We are participating as a founding company in the "Public-Private Partnership dietary education Platform" established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. | Kewpie 's Eggs with Sauce series now features packaging made with approximately 15% recycled plastic. | |
| Certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025" | Kewpie and JALUX jointly plan and develop sustainable products; Japan's first*1 paper sachet salad dressing selected for use on selected JAL international flights | |
| Signed the United Nations Global Compact Joined the Global Compact Network Japan. |
All 10 of retail market salad dressings, 380ml in size, will be bottled in 100% recycled PET resin. | |
| Aohata Corporation obtains "Eruboshi certification (Level 2)". | Aohata Corporation switches its jam factory's electricity to 100% renewable energy. | |
| Received the Excellence Award at the 2025 Motivation Team Awards (for the initiative of the Future Creation Research Institute, Research and Development Division, Kewpie) | Kashima City, Refineverse, Mitsubishi Chemical, Toyo Seikan Group, Kewpie, and Kasumi have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement aimed at promoting the recycling of plastic containers. | |
| Disclosure of the TCFD Report for FY2024 | ||
| Disclosure of the 2024 TNFD Report | ||
| Salad Club, Inc. Kpack Co., Ltd. Goka Factory Begins Solar Power Generation | ||
| Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd., Kewpie, KRS, and T2 begin joint verification of trunk line transportation. | ||
| Kewpie invests in R Plus Japan to promote the recycling of used plastics. | ||
| Kewpie and Universal Studios Japan have created "Tamagara Seals," environmentally friendly stickers made from upcycled eggshells. | ||
| 2024 | Kewpie Group revises its basic policy for sustainable procurement and its Kewpie guidelines. | |
| First selection for the FTSE4Good Index Series | ||
| Kewpie Group formulates Environmental Vision 2050 | ||
| Certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2024" | Disclosure of the TCFD Report for FY2023 | |
| Joined as a special full member of Shibuya Future Design. | The Hoshienu Pasta PAKITTE series food services has reduced plastic usage by 25% through a change in container size. | |
| Participated in the Frailty Prevention Promotion Conference. | Kewpie changes the outer packaging Aeru Pasta Sauce series to paper packaging. | |
| Kewpie 3-Minute Cooking: Let's Eat Vegetables! Soup Mix Outer Packaging Changed to Paper Packaging. | ||
| Kewpie receives the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award in the Environmental Category at the 45th Food Industry Excellent Companies Awards (effective utilization of mayonnaise residue for biogas power generation). | ||
| Kewpie Group launches eco-label system. | ||
| CDP awarded an "A-" rating in two categories: "Climate Change" and "Water Security." | ||
| Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) participates in the Biodiversity Declaration Initiative. | ||
| Participation in the TNFD Forum | ||
| Kewpie and Nisshin Oillio Group have begun collaborating on resource recycling of used PET bottles contaminated with oil, and have started collecting them. | ||
| SHIBUYA Urban Farming Project established in collaboration with Shibuya Future Design. | ||
| Kewpie and Ajinomoto collaborate to promote resource recycling of mayonnaise bottles and begin collection. | ||
| All 25 of retail market salad dressings in 180ml size now use bottles containing 30% recycled PET resin. | ||
| Salad Club, Inc. Mihara Factory Starts Solar Power Generation | ||
| Kewpie wins the Food Packaging category award at the 2024 Japan Packaging Contest (first dressing bottle made from 100% recycled PET resin for a domestic condiments). | ||
| Kewpie Egg Corporation receives the Sustainability Category of the Food Industry Technology Achievement Award, sponsored by the Food Industry Newspaper (for its egg-related initiatives). | ||
| 2023 | Declaration of Partnership Building | |
| Formulate a multi-stakeholder policy | ||
| Three factories in Beijing, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou have been designated as "Food Science Popularization and Education Bases." | Disclosure of the TCFD Report for FY2022 | |
| GREEN KEWPIE, a new brand focused on sustainable food, has been announced. | The New Extar bottle, a food services product, is made lighter by reducing the amount of plastic used. | |
| Launch of a nationwide initiative featuring "Local Paysanne Salads" from all 47 prefectures. | Kewpie 's Hoshienu brand food services products, packaged in 1000ml and 500ml bottles, have reduced the amount of plastic used in the caps by approximately 9% through weight reduction. | |
| Certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2023" | Solar power generation has begun at Nantong Qiubi, Kewpie Egg Corporation Sanda and Owari factories, Salad Club, Inc. Enshu factory (Phase 2), Guangzhou Qiubi, KEWPIE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD., and Co-op Tohoku. | |
| Italiante Basil Sauce Bottle Type: Extended Shelf Life | ||
| Kewpie (Goka Plant, Nakagawara Plant, Izumisano Plant, Kobe Plant) and Kpack Co., Ltd. realize biomass power generation using food waste. | ||
| Verde Toast Spread series has switched to environmentally friendly packaging, reducing plastic usage by approximately 10.9% (adopted for all products in the series). | ||
| Kewpie Tasty Dressing adopts bottles made from 100% recycled plastic for its functional food dressings (first condiments in Japan: according to Kewpie). | ||
| By incorporating biomass plastic into a portion of Verde PAKITTE series containers (the part containing the contents), the amount of petroleum-derived plastic used has been reduced by 40%. | ||
| Kewpie wins the Grand Prize in the Rolling Stock Category of the SDGs Disaster Food Awards ©2023 (Kewpie Yasashii Kondate Series) | ||
| Kewpie receives the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Promotion Council Chairman's Award at the 2023 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Promotion Awards (effective utilization of mayonnaise waste for biogas power generation). | ||
| Kewpie receives the Director-General's Award from the Minister's Secretariat of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries at the 11th Food Industry Waste Reduction Awards (effective use of mayonnaise residue for biogas power generation). | ||
| Obtained RSPO acceptance certification under the Mass Balance method. | ||
| 2022 | Kewpie Group formulates Basic Policy on Sustainability | |
| We have revised our sustainability material issues, adding sustainable procurement and respect for human rights to our key sustainability targets | ||
| The three Kewpie Group companies (Kewpie Egg Corporation, Deria Foods Co., Ltd., and Kewpie Jyozo Co., Ltd.) have created a new "Sustainability Page" on their official websites. | ||
| Kewpie Group revises Basic Policy on Sustainability and formulates a biodiversity policy Kewpie | ||
| We have reviewed material issues for sustainability and added conservation of biodiversity | ||
| Certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2022" | Disclose information based on the TCFD framework. | |
| ABC Cooking Studio x Kewpie [Salad and Egg Food and Health Kitchen] Joint Project | All seven factories have completed their efforts to eliminate vegetable waste. (Salad Club, Inc. Nakagawara Factory, Itami Factory, Tosu Factory) |
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| Kewpie receives the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award in the 6th dietary education Awards, Educators and Businesses Category [Corporate Division]. | Verde Peanut Whip, Chocolate Whip: Plastic usage reduced by approximately 9.3% through thinner containers. | |
| Fukaya Terrace Vegetable Friends' Farm a multi-purpose facility where visitors can experience the charm of vegetables, has opened. | Kewpie 3-Minute Cooking: Let's Eat Vegetables! Soup Base Series (3 products) with year and month indicated. | |
| SDGs Classes launched online and through on-site visits. | Aohata Corporation Whole Fruit Series Bottle Lighter | |
| Kewpie, Deria Foods Co., Ltd., and Potato Delica Co., Ltd. receive the Industrial Technology Achievement Award at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Food Preservation Science (Cold-Pressure Fresh Method®). | Verde Toast Spread Series: Plastic usage reduced by approximately 10.9% through thinner container design. | |
| The Cold-Pressure Fresh Process® received a technical award at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Food Engineering. | Salad Club, Inc. package salad trays are approximately 10% lighter, reducing plastic usage. | |
| KEWPIE Cage-Free Mayonnaise). | Salad Club, Inc. pre-cut vegetables for cooking, including stir-fried cabbage, achieve the longest shelf life in the industry thanks to its extended freshness preservation technology. | |
| Received the Packaging Technology Award and the Accessible Design Packaging Award at the 2020 Japan Packaging Contest (for "Happy Recipes You Can Microwave"). | Salad Club, Inc. reduces plastic usage by changing the specifications of its packaged salad film (reducing dimensions and making it thinner). | |
| 2020 Japan Packaging Contest Japan Star Award and Japan Packaging Technology Association Chairman's Award (Verde Peanut Whip, Chocolate Whip) | We have switched 100% of the electricity used at our Shibuya headquarters and Sengawa Kewport to virtually renewable energy sources. | |
| Awarded the Good Design Award in 2022 (HOBOTAMA series) | Kewpie Started solar power generation at Kobe Plant (onsite PPA), Beijing Qiaohui, and Kitakami Delica* (onsite PPA) *Current Deria Foods Co., Ltd. Tohoku Business Division |
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| Kewpie Baby Snacks Vegetable Soft Rice Crackers: Plastic usage reduced by approximately 35% through a change in packaging. | ||
| Received the Sustaina Award 2021 Green Food System Promotion Award (for video on effective use of eggs) | ||
| Plant-based food HOBOTAMA (almost egg) now available retail market. | ||
| Salad Club, Inc. initiative to increase the amount of cut lettuce included supports the reduction of food waste at the production site. | ||
| Kewpie switches to displaying "year and month" on Aeru Pasta Sauce series packaging, reducing plastic usage by approximately 7% through streamlined packaging. | ||
| Kewpie Yasashii Kondate Series: 31 items, extended shelf life. | ||
| We have completed the transition of all packaging materials and inks Salad Club, Inc. Ingredients Pouch series to plant-derived biomass pouches and biomass inks. | ||
| We have completed the transition to the RSPO Book and Claims method for palm oil. | ||
| 2021 | We have reviewed material issues for sustainability (contributing to food culture and health, effective use and recycling of resources, deal with climate change) and sustainability targets. | |
| Online baby food classes launched at Kewpie Tosu Factory | Kewpie introduces all-electric equipment at its Guangzhou factory. | |
| Joint research program established: "Kewpie and Tokyo Kasei University Egg Deliciousness Research Institute" | Kewpie Baby Snacks: Reduces plastic usage in the packaging by approximately 25%. | |
| "Health Support Book" released | Four factories have completed zero vegetable waste. (Salad Club, Inc. Goka Factory) |
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| Aohata Corporation has been certified as a "Childcare Support Company" for the fourth consecutive term. | All Kewpie Tasty Dressing products now use bottles containing 30% recycled plastic. | |
| Kewpie dietary education including "Mayonnaise Classes" and "Food-themed Lectures," are now offered in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online sessions. | Expressing support for the TCFD recommendations Joining the TCFD Consortium |
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| Kewpie Group formulates human rights policy | Salad Club, Inc. launches sustainability page | |
| We have launched "Food & Life Academy" a website where children can learn and try new things in a fun way, fostering the life skills they will develop to create the future. | Solar power generation begins at Shunsai Deli Ome Factory *, Kewpie Egg Corporation Hannō Factory, and KEWPIE VIETNAM CO., LTD. *Current Deria Foods Co., Ltd. Metropolitan Area Business Division, Ome Production Department |
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| We have launched a website called "Let's Enjoy Vegetables with Kids" to encourage children to eat vegetables in a fun and delicious way. | ||
| We have launched a website called "Supporting Everyone's Food and Health," which introduces key points for healthy eating habits and recommended recipes for each generation. | ||
| 2020 | As part of the organizational restructuring, the Sustainability Promotion Department (formerly the CSR Department) was established within the Management Promotion Headquarters. | |
| A Sustainability Committee (formerly the CSR Committee) has been established, chaired by the Director in charge of Sustainability. | ||
| The CSR site has been renamed to the Sustainability site. | ||
| Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2020 (White 500) for the third consecutive year. | KEWPIE (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (Phase 2) begins solar power generation at its Shunsai Deli Akishima factory * *Current Deria Foods Co., Ltd. Metropolitan Area Business Division, Akishima Production Department |
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| Kewpie wins the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 2nd Japan Open Innovation Awards for its AI-powered raw material inspection system. | Three factories have completed zero vegetable waste. (Salad Club, Inc. Mihara Factory / Salad Club, Inc. Maniwa Factory) |
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| Kewpie establishes "Egg Innovation" endowed research division within Tokyo University of Agriculture. | Kewpie and Kewpie Egg Corporation received the Director-General's Award from the Food Industry Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries at the 7th "Food Industry Waste Reduction Awards". (Exploring the value of eggshells and eggshell membranes, and contributing to food culture and health) |
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| Kewpie receives the Japan Patent Office Commissioner's Award for Intellectual Property Achievement in 2020 as an outstanding company in the utilization of the intellectual property rights system. | Recycled plastic is used in the packaging of Kewpie Dressing Stick Type. | |
| Matsumoto City and Matsumoto University announce the results of their joint research. Suggestions for a healthy diet |
Salad Club, Inc. Ingredient Pouch Series 12 items use plant-derived plastic. Extended shelf life and year/month labeling for all products. |
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| We have begun a joint investigation with Shibuya Ward into the relationship between diet and health. | Participating in the "Plastic Smart" environmental award campaign. | |
| Kewpie conducts its first online field trip to its Koromo Plant and Kewpie Plant. | Joined CLOMA (Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance) | |
| Mayo Terrace begins online tours | ||
| 2019 | Set "sustainability targets" | |
| Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2019 (White 500) for the second consecutive year. | Vegetable waste elimination completed. (Salad Club, Inc. Enshu Factory) |
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| Mayonnaise Classes (On-site Training) Reach 100,000 Participants | Kewpie Dressing Stick Type: Uses recycled plastic in its packaging. | |
| The 100th anniversary event "Kewpie Music Concert to Bring Smiles" was held at 10 kindergartens, nursery schools, and nursing care facilities nationwide. | Kewpie, Sunstar, and Nippon Pallet Rental have launched a joint transportation service combining trucks and ships (between Kansai and Kyushu). | |
| A comprehensive cooperation agreement was concluded with Yamagata Prefecture (to promote regional revitalization aimed at regional development and improving the quality of life for citizens). | Kewpie and Green Message Co., Ltd. received the Director-General's Award from the Food Industry Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries at the 6th "Food Industry Waste Reduction Awards". (Promoting resource recycling by utilizing unused parts of vegetables) |
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| Kewpie won the runner-up prize at the "IT Japan Award 2019" for its initiative in using AI to inspect food ingredients. | Kewpie and Kewpie Egg Corporation received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 2019 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Promotion Awards. (Adding value to eggshells and contributing to society) |
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| Kewpie has won the Grand Prize at the "Deep Learning Business Application Award (sponsored by Nikkei xTECH)" for its initiative in an AI-powered food ingredient inspection system utilizing deep learning. | KEWPIE (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (Phase 1) begins solar power generation. | |
| 2018 | We formulated our "Basic Principles of CSR" and "material issues for CSR (extending healthy life expectancy, mental and physical health support for children, effective use of resources and sustainable procurement, reduction of CO2 emissions, and promotion of diversity)." | |
| Formulation of a basic policy for sustainable procurement by Kewpie Group | ||
| Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2018 (White 500). | Kewpie is the first company to start displaying the year and month on its products (Kewpie Yasashii Kondate Series retort pouches retail market elderly care food). | |
| Platinum Kurumin Certification | Kewpie Dressings' glass bottles have been replaced with plastic bottles (reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 20% throughout the entire process, from raw material procurement to container manufacturing and transportation). | |
| A comprehensive cooperation agreement was signed with Hiroshima City (promoting initiatives such as local production and consumption, dietary education, and health promotion). | Kewpie, Lion, and Nippon Pallet Rental, three companies from different industries, have begun joint trunk line transportation. | |
| The "Aichi Everyone's Salad" Project Executive Committee has been established (to support increased vegetable consumption among Aichi Prefecture residents). | Kewpie and Green Message Co., Ltd. received the Prime Minister's Award at the FY2018 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Promotion Awards. (Promoting resource recycling by utilizing unused parts of vegetables) |
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| Received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award for Excellent Green Logistics Partnership Business in FY2018. | ||
| Member of RSPO * (* RSPO: Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) |
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| KEWPIE (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (Phase 1) begins solar power generation. | ||
| 2017 | We will be showcasing our CSR initiatives at the shareholders' meeting. | |
| A CSR Committee has been established. The Environmental Committee has been reorganized into an organization that promotes CSR as a whole, including dietary education and social contribution. | ||
| Kewpie Kobe Factory begins Open Kitchen (factory tour) | Solar power generation begins at Green Factory Center Shirakawa (Phase 2). | |
| Kewpie Mirai Tamago Foundation foundation in April 2019). | Kewpie Fujiyoshida Plant received the "Best Business Establishment Award" from the Chairman of the Kanto Region Electricity Usage Rationalization Committee for FY2016. *Transferred in 2021 |
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| The 1st Community Gathering Place Summit was held (Kewpie Mirai Tamago Foundation). | Aprons dyed with vegetable waste generated at the factory (FOOD TEXTILE) are being used in Mayonnaise Classes | |
| We have started producing silage from vegetable waste (Green Message Co., Ltd.) | ||
| 2016 | We have signed a "Shibuya Social Action Partnership Agreement" with Shibuya Ward. | KEWPIE MAYONNAISE and Kewpie Half mayonnaise (to reduce food loss). |
| "Kewpie Forest" begins its third phase of activities. | ||
| Kewpie begins operations at its Kobe factory, based on the concept of "half the energy." | ||
| Enshu Delica * starts solar power generation *Current Salad Club, Inc. Enshu Factory |
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| 2015 | The Social and Environmental Promotion Department has been reorganized into the CSR Department. | |
| We have begun promoting modal shift for long-distance transport (over 500 km). | ||
| Expiration date extended for some packaged salads. | ||
| Solar power generation has begun at the Green Factory Center (Phase 1) and Kewpie Fujiyoshida Plant (*transferred in 2021). | ||
| 2014 | A new sightseeing facility, "Mayo Terrace," has opened inside Sengawa Kewport | Examples of eggshell utilization were exhibited at the Ministry of the Environment's "Fun to Share" booth at Eco-Products 2014. |
| K.R.S. Corporation Tokorozawa Logistics Center and Kewpie Jyozo Co., Ltd. Shiga Plant to Install Solar Power Generation Equipment | ||
| We participated in the "Container and Packaging Diet Declaration" in nine prefectures and cities. We introduced products with lighter packaging through a campaign at 75 supermarkets in the Kanto region. | ||
| We have started using potato peel (mainly potato skins and sprouts) as animal feed (for pig farming). | ||
| Kewpie Jyozo Co., Ltd. Shiga Plant Starts Solar Power Generation | ||
| 2013 | Ochanomizu University establishes endowed research department "Food and Health" | Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd., K.R.S. Corporation, Kewpie Corporation received the Green Logistics Partnership Conference Special Award for their collaborative efforts in promoting and expanding green logistics. |
| Sponsorship of dance competition begins | K.R.S. Corporation Matsudo and Itami Third Sales Offices, along with Kpack Co., Ltd., have installed solar power generation equipment. | |
| A comprehensive cooperation agreement between Hiroshima Prefecture and Aohata Corporation has been signed. | "Kewpie Forest" begins its second phase of activities. | |
| Kpack Co., Ltd. 's headquarters factory begins solar power generation. | ||
| 2012 | The Social and Environmental Promotion Department and the Public Relations Office will be reorganized, and a Public Relations and CSR Headquarters will be established. | |
| Production and publication of children's picture books (one book per year until 2016) | Kewpie fine chemicals Headquarters Goka Plant begins solar power generation. | |
| Aohata Corporation Jam Factory opens "Aohata Corporation Jam Deck," a visitor facility located inside the factory. | ||
| 2011 | The 32nd Food Industry Excellent Companies Awards Received the "Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award" in the CSR category. |
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| We have begun a five-year donation program to support the educational assistance activities of the Bellmark Educational Assistance Foundation in the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. | ||
| 2010 | We have launched "Family Cooking Fun" with Chef Kiyomi Mikuni as the instructor. | |
| 2009 | The Social and Environmental Promotion Office and the Legal and Intellectual Property Office were reorganized, a CSR Promotion Headquarters was established, and the Social and Environmental Promotion Office was reorganized into the Social and Environmental Promotion Department. | |
| KidZania Koshien to feature a "Mayonnaise Factory" pavilion. | Introducing the hybrid car "Prius" to the company fleet. | |
| 2008 | Matching gift program "QPeace" launched. | The inks used for printing on cardboard have been reduced from 39 colors to 18 standard colors. |
| "Blog discussing society and the environment" wins the Environmental goo Award (Blog Category) | ||
| 2007 | Support for food bank activities begins | Kewpie Fujiyoshida Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification. *Transferred in 2021 |
| "Blog about society and the environment" launched. | Forest conservation activity "Kewpie forest" started in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, for the purpose of recharging water sources. | |
| 2006 | We have begun publishing our "Social and Environmental Report" (with increased social commentary, and both printed and web versions are available). | |
| We have begun sponsoring the Shibuya Music Festival. | Joining "Team Minus 6%" | |
| Participating in the "Container and Packaging Diet Declaration" of eight prefectures and cities | ||
| 2005 | Appointment of a CSR officer; reorganization of the Environmental Measures Office into the Social and Environmental Promotion Office. | |
| We have begun publishing the "Environmental and Social Report" (adding content on social activities to the "Environmental Report"). | ||
| Nakagawara Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification. | ||
| 2004 | Kewpie News receives an Excellence Award at the 4th Consumer Education Materials Awards (sponsored by the Consumer Education Support Center Foundation). | Tosu Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification. |
| 2003 | Kewpie achieves 100% waste recycling rate at all of its factories. | |
| 2002 | Mayonnaise Classes now available. | Kewpie abolishes waste incinerators at all of its factories. |
| The "Health Food Science (Toichiro Nakashima Memorial) Endowed Chair" was established in the Graduate School of Tokyo University of Fisheries (now Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology). | Goka Plant achieves 100% waste recycling rate. | |
| 2001 | Start of publication of "Environmental Report" | |
| Goka Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification | ||
| Group Environmental Management Manual established | ||
| 2000 | We implemented measures such as reducing the size of mayonnaise containers and cardboard boxes, and eliminating dividers. | |
| Itami Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification. | ||
| We have begun supporting and donating to the NPO "Kirittapu Wetland National Trust". | ||
| 1998 | Environmental impact assessment standards for containers and packaging established. | |
| We established basic principles for green procurement and created and began implementing guidelines for office paper. | ||
| Establish basic policies for environmental conservation (set goals and activities for each department). | ||
| 1997 | Environmental Officer and Environmental Measures Office established. | |
| The Environmental Committee (chaired by the Environmental Officer) has been reorganized into a company-wide organization. | ||
| We have launched a savory condiments made from eggshell membrane (product name: "Egg Paste"). *We are not currently selling this product. |
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| 1993 | Established a mutual inspection system among group companies regarding safety and environmental issues. | |
| 1992 | Promote container size reduction (e.g., switch from round, lightweight dressing bottles) | |
| 1991 | An environmental issues review committee was established (chaired by the head of production). | |
| Eggshell membrane processed and launched as a cosmetic ingredient. | ||
| 1984 | We have started a series of lectures on the theme of "food." | |
| 1981 | Eggshells were launched as food-grade calcium (achieved through the establishment of membrane removal technology; product name: "Calhope"). | |
| 1980 | We began sponsoring the "Naha Mama's Chorus Festival" (now the "All Okinawa Mama's Chorus Competition"). | |
| 1978 | We began sponsoring the "All Japan Mothers' Chorus Competition" (now "All Japan Mothers' Chorus Competition"), organized by the Japan Choral Association and the Asahi Shimbun. | |
| 1975 | Distribution of videos about dietary habits begins. | |
| 1973 | Kewpie News" is published to spread knowledge of food and health. | |
| 1971 | We introduced wastewater treatment facilities using activated sludge (installed in all plants in 1975). | |
| 1969 | Eggshell crushing and drying equipment installed (former Sengawa factory). | |
| 1963 | We have begun efforts to reduce waste as part of our rationalization efforts. | |
| 1962 | "Kewpie 3-Minute Cooking" begins airing. | |
| 1961 | Open Kitchen (factory tour) launched. | |
| 1960 | We have begun supporting the Bellmark Educational Assistance Foundation. | |
| 1956 | We started drying eggshells in the sun and selling them to farmers as a soil conditioner. | |