Basic Views
Through the Group’s Sustainability Promotion System, we formulate and disseminate information on environmental policies and strategies, and verify the status and outcomes of initiatives undertaken by each Group company.
In particular, those in charge of the environment at each business unit participate in environmental measures, where decisions made by higher-level meetings are disseminated, and participants discuss the direction for and action on environment-related issues affecting the entire group. Participants also make proposals and reports to higher-level meetings as appropriate.
Environmental Policy
The Group established NH Foods Group Environmental Policy, every individual Group employee undertakes a variety of environmental conservation efforts in keeping with this policy.
NH Foods Group Environmental Policy
The NH Foods Group (the “Group”) appreciates the blessings of nature and aims to harmonize our business development with a sustainable environment throughout the supply chain. The Group therefore complies with environmental laws and regulations, recognizes the importance of the conservation of nature, and promotes environmental practices.
- Action on Climate ChangeThe Group works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by business activities, particularly from fossil fuels and livestock.
- Use of Sustainable ResourcesThe Group prudently uses necessary raw materials and water, etc., reduces waste, and engages in resource recycling as part of our business activities.
- Conservation of BiodiversityThe Group promotes the conservation of biodiversity by taking into account the dependence and impact of our business activities on natural capital.
- Co-creation with StakeholdersIn addition to the Group’s own efforts, we cooperate with the industry, government, academia, and local communities to solve environmental issues.
- Appropriate DisclosureThe Group works to disclose environmental information with a high degree of transparency and credibility.
Established in April 2011
Revised on September 13, 2024
Note: This policy was established with the approval of the NH Foods Ltd. Board of Directors.
Environmental Declaration
In April 1998, the President and Representative Director of NH Foods Ltd. at the time issued a declaration to Group employees that measures to address environmental problems would be included among management issues.
The belief that “addressing these environmental problems is our responsibility and our mission as a business enterprise,” as expressed in this Declaration, remains a part of us today, and has emerged as the foundation for our environmental activities.
Environmental Declaration
Looking to the 21st century, environmental problems are among the most important issues that we face.
Today, we live in a prosperous society where we are able to fully enjoy the gifts of nature created by the global environment and the benefits of civilization.
In order to support this prosperity, however, we use, consume, and discard massive amounts of resources and energy. As a result, global environmental problems that threaten the foundations of human existence including global warming, acid rain, and destruction of the ozone layer have occurred.
It is necessary that we take the global environment into consideration in our ordinary business activities and day-to-day lives. It is essential that we preserve the beauty of the earth for the benefit of our children.
Based on the concept of producing food that creates happiness, the Group has contributed to making connections with people around the world and to creating healthy and happy lives for all people.
We, the members of the NH Foods Group, believe that addressing these environmental problems is our responsibility and our mission as a business enterprise. We have made respect for the workings of nature, achieving harmony with the natural environment in our business activities, and acting in an environmentally friendly manner a part of our management issues. The Group requires that all personnel engage in environmentally-friendly practices in business activities and their day-to-day lives.
Promotion Systems
The Group strive to reduce adverse environmental impact and comply with laws and regulations in accordance with the Environmental Policies of the NH Foods Group.
Sustainability Committee carries out activities such as formulating sustainability policies and strategies, and checking the progress being made by each Group company. Those contents are summarized and submitted to the Board of Directors, which is the decision-making body. We have established a system for implementing policies and strategies decided upon in cooperation with the Sustainability Department, which serves as secretariat, and each business division.
Sustainability Promotion Framework
