F&LC Environmental Policy
The F&LC Group has a Vision of “Discovering new tastiness, Sharing moments of joy.” Accordingly, we will protect the blue oceans and the green earth and value the blessing of food that will last into the future with a view to achieving a sustainable society and corporate growth. In this context, we understand that climate change, environmental pollution, the exhaustion of resources and water and a loss of biodiversity are serious issues for the world and for the management of our Group. We have adopted our environmental policy of taking action for addressing these issues.
Basic policy
- (1) Compliance with laws and regulations
We will comply with laws, regulations and prefectural and municipal ordinances relating to the environment in the countries and regions where we do business.
- (2) Addressing climate change
We will strive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from business activities, to use renewable energy and to make efficient use of energy in an effort to limit global warming.
- (3) Reduction of environmental impact and pollution
We will work to reduce the environmental impact and pollution associated with our business activities.
- (4) Reduction of waste and efficient use of resources
We will endeavor to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. In addition, we will work to improve the efficiency with which we use resources, accelerate the shift to packages and containers made of environmentally friendly materials, and take other steps to build a recycling society.
- (5) Conservation of water resources
We will strive to conserve the water environment. We will also encourage the efficient use of water resources, carry out proper wastewater treatment and take other steps to prevent water and soil contamination.
- (6) Addressing biodiversity
We will be aware of the impact that our business activities have on ecosystems. We will work to minimize them while giving consideration to biodiversity and ecosystems as we seek to maintain and conserve them.
Scope of application
The Policies apply to the F&LC Group’s officers and employees (hereinafter “Officers and Employees” which means the officers and employees of the F&LC Group companies in Japan and overseas, including contract employees, part-time employees, employees hired for a predetermined period and dispatched employees).
We will encourage the F&LC Group’s business partners to understand and support this policy.
Structure of promotion
In promoting this Policy, the Sustainability Promotion Committee chaired by the president and CEO will cooperate with the divisions in staying up to date on how the related initiatives are promoted and implemented as well as how this Policy is observed. The Sustainability Promotion Committee will regularly report the details to the Board of Directors and receive supervision from it.
Education and awareness raising
We will organize educational and awareness-raising activities to enable officers and employees to understand, agree to and put into practice this policy as well as other environment-related policies. Also, our efforts to increase our business partners’ awareness of the Policies will continue.
Disclosure and monitoring
The status of the observance of the Policies is continuously monitored and disclosed on the F&LC Group’s website and other media outlets.
This policy will be established and revised upon the approval and resolution of the Board of Directors.
Established on October 24, 2024