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Environment
We are committed to protecting the global environment not only through the eco renewable business but also by reducing plastic waste and food waste to tackle issues, such as establishing a sound material-cycle society, lowering environmental impacts, and supplying renewable energy.
Establishment of Sound Material-cycle Society
As a company placing food at the core of its business, we are also working to address the issues of plastic waste and reduce food loss.
Reducing Food Loss
Aiming to reduce food waste, since 2018, we are donating to food banks our products that have no quality problems but cannot be distributed in the general market due to poor printing or other reasons. The products are delivered free of charge through the food banks to charities and organizations that support those in need, including children, persons with disabilities, single parent families, the elderly and the homeless.
Installing Recycling Bins
We are setting up recycling bins at the entrance of each Gyomu Super store to collect plastic bottles and other resources. We make better use of limited resources and reduce environmental impacts to contribute to developing a sustainable society.
Reduction in Environmental Impacts
We are trying to reduce plastic waste by distributing reusable bags.
Distributing free eco-bags to reduce plastic bags
*As of January 31, 2023
We created Gyomu Super’s original eco-bags (reusable bags) in response to global warming and the plastic waste problem. Since around 2003, we have distributed more than 13 million bags for free mainly when a new Gyomu Super store opens.
Supply of Renewable Energy
We operate solar power plants and a woody biomass power plant that uses timber from forest thinning.
*As of October 31, 2023
We are engaged in solar power generation and woody biomass power generation that uses woody biomass from forest thinning as fuel. Our solar power generation business generates approximately 81.0 MW at 19 power plants nationwide, while the woody biomass business generates approximately 6.2 MW in Shiranuka-cho, Shiranuka-gun, Hokkaido. We continue to aim for maintaining the stable energy supply through the power generation business using renewable energy.
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