Resources and cultivated land
Overview
We create products from the bounty of nature and provide valuable goods to our customers.
In recent years, climate change and other factors have threatened the growth of grains, which are the basis of our food, and as a result, the risk of major fluctuations in the prices of raw materials has increased more than ever before. In addition, it is the responsibility of food manufacturers to contribute to the sustainable use of global resources, including water resources. At the same time, it is essential that we proactively address issues such as quality and human rights in the supply chain in order to continue to use resources, including our precious raw materials.
In order to ensure Sustainable recourse use into the future, J-OIL MILLS is continually working to reduce water resources, and has established sustainability-related policies such as the "Sustainable Procurement Policy and Standards," "Palm oil procurement policy," and "Soybean Procurement Policy," based on the "Environmental Policy" and the newly established "Human Rights Policy," in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and norms. Based on each policy, we will work with our suppliers (business partners) to promote sustainable procurement activities that meet the demands of the times.
Initiatives
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Conservation of water resources
Water is used in every aspect of the supply chain, including the cultivation of raw materials and manufacturing processes, and is an important resource that is essential to our business activities. Our factories use a lot of water as a steam and cooling medium. We have set a goal of reducing our city and industrial water usage by 5% in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2019, and by 10% in fiscal 2030, and are promoting efficient water use and reuse and working to reduce the amount of water withdrawn. Water usage at all domestic Plant in fiscal 2023 was 3.96 million tons, a 17% reduction compared to fiscal 2019.
In addition, starting from fiscal 2021, the "Environment Working Group" under Sustainability Committee, chaired by Member of the Board Member of the Board, has begun examining and analyzing water risks at domestic bases, with the CEO as the ultimate responsible party. Going forward, we will identify important water risks for food companies and strive to eliminate them, while also taking further initiatives to protect water resources for environmental conservation and business continuity.