Initiatives in logistics and factories

Reduction of NOx, SOx, and PM emissions

Nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur oxide (SOx) are produced when fuel oil and gas are burned in food factory boilers. Through proper facility management at our factories, we are complying with emissions standards stipulated by law and aiming for an overall reduction in emissions volume.
The Nichirei Logistics Group is promoting increased logistical efficiency through joint shipping and modal shifts making use of railways and ferries. We are making progress on the reduction of NOx and particulate matter (PM) emissions by using exhaust regulation-compliant vehicles, conducting proper vehicle maintenance, and promoting such initiatives as eco-driving.

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Green Power Certification

グリーン電力証書システム

In addition to using solar energy-generation equipment at factories and cold storage facilities, Nichirei is purchasing Green Power Certificates*. Since January 2007 we have consumed 1 million kWh of biomass electricity, including that used in the printing and binding of this CSR report (700 kWh).

The Green Power Certification System is one whereby environmental added value-such as reduced CO2 emissions resulting from the use of electricity generated using natural energy-is turned into a tradable commodity, so that even locations far from power stations are deemed to be using electricity (offset) derived from natural energy.

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Initiatives in cold storage facilities and logistics centers

Operating efficiency: prevention of refrigerant leaks
To reduce equipment leaks of refrigerant, the Nichirei Logistics Group is conducting ever more stringent checks.
Use of natural refrigerants
The Nichirei Logistics Group is promoting a change to the use of natural refrigerants.
Activities in Europe
The Nichirei Logistics Group’s overseas business, Nichirei Holding Holland B.V., currently has six companies and is working to increase its service area.
Optimal logistics to reduce CO2 emissions
The Nichirei Group is trimming its logistics-related CO2 emissions at all its businesses.
Corporate collaboration boosts energy consumption efficiency
Logistics Planner Inc. has introduced overall system optimization to reduce its CO2 emissions and the amount of fuel used in shipping and production.
Eco-driving seminars, contests increase driver awareness
Logistics Network Inc. is endorsing the green management certification of Logi-Net-affiliated shipping companies.
Green Management Certification
For this transportation business to coexist with society, NK Trans sees environmental conservation as part of its corporate social responsibility. It thus aims to trim the environmental impact of its business activities.

Initiatives in manufacturing and processing facilities

Factory wastewater is released only after treatment
The Nichirei Group treats its factory wastewater, which is released from the factory once it complies with emissions standards stipulated by law.
Fuel conversion from liquid fuel (fuel oil, kerosene) to municipal gas, LPG
We are in the process of converting to the use of municipal gas and LPG, both of which have low CO2 emission rates compared with fuel oil and kerosene.
Switching refrigerant
Refrigeration equipment that uses natural refrigerants, not chlorofluorocarbons, has been introduced at Kyurei and Nichirei Foods’ second Kansai factor.
Energy-saving initiatives
We are working to achieve first-rate energy-saving techniques in our factories’ frozen and cold storage facilities.
Use of waste heat
Heat pumps have been introduced at Nichirei Foods’ Funabashi factory to make effective use of waste heat.
Geothermal and solar energy; greening activities
Churei has buried pipes in the earth and introduced equipment to adjust air temperatures using geothermal energy. The system cools in summer and heats in winter.
Fertilizer and feed made from factory food residue
We recycle processing residue, including raw ingredients not used in products.

Initiatives