In order to meet its environmental goals for the fiscal year ending March 2011, the Nichirei Group has undertaken a variety of environmental measures.
| The Nichirei Group has set a target of reducing to zero, by the fiscal year ending March 2011, the amount of waste generated by its offices that is disposed of in landfills or incinerated without making use of the resulting energy. In order to achieve this goal, we had our various operating companies set individual goals and identify major obstacles to their achievement, so that the entire group works together to reduce waste and increase recycling. |
Styrofoam containers bound for recycling |
| The Nichirei Group is working on reducing the amount of CO2 generated per ton from 1999 levels, by implementing energy conservation measures at its food processing plants and distribution centers. |
Air conditioning equipment that doesn't use electricity or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) |
| The Nichirei Group strives to provide products and services that make it possible to reduce negative impact on the environment. Examples include eliminating unnecessary packaging, and developing or procuring raw foods that are free of chemicals. |
Lightened food tray |
