Conservation of Biodiversity Activities
Approach to biodiversity conservation
Kewpie Group's business activities are closely intertwined with the rich natural environment. We cherish the belief that "Good products begin with good ingredients" and we are grateful for the blessings of nature that produce these raw materials. We strive to conservation of biodiversity, and to pass on a sustainable society to future generations.
Kewpie Group Biodiversity Policy
Kewpie Group
Biodiversity Policy
The Kewpie Group appreciates the abundant nature that produces raw materials and strives to
preserve biodiversity and restore and regenerate ecosystems, in its aim to be "nature positive."
- 1.We understand our dependence on and impact on biodiversity throughout the value chain.
- 2.We strive to reflect this degree of dependence and impact in our management decisions, and to disclose information.
- 3.We actively engage in activities to minimize negative impacts on biodiversity, while at the same time restoring and regenerating ecosystems.
- 4.We promote biodiversity conservation efforts throughout the value chain through dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders.
Adopted 2022
TNFD Initiatives
Kewpie Group's business activities are heavily dependent on the blessings of nature that produce our raw materials. Therefore, we believe it is important to understand the impact on the natural environment and to comprehensively address related issues such as biodiversity, water resources, and climate change.
In April 2024, Kewpie Group endorsed the TNFD (Task Force on Natural Resources and Financial Information) *1 and joined the TNFD Forum *2.
Furthermore, we launched a project to address challenges while simultaneously identifying new opportunities and incorporating them into our corporate strategy.
Using the LEAP approach of the TNFD framework *3, we will conduct an analysis targeting Kewpie Group's main raw materials and direct operations (production sites).
*1Established as a successor to the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures), this task force assesses risks and opportunities related to natural capital and biodiversity. It aims to encourage financial institutions and corporations to disclose information and shift financial flows towards nature-positive outcomes, while promoting the development of an information disclosure framework for nature-related risks.
*2This is an international organization established by participating companies to build a framework for risk management and disclosure regarding natural capital.
※3LEAP is an integrated assessment process for managing nature-related risks and opportunities, focusing on the region and biome (biosystem) in which the project will take place. "LEAP" consists of four phases: Locate, Evaluate, Assess, and Prepare.
TNFD Analysis Plan
| Year | Scope | Report |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 |
Mayonnaise and sesame dressing |
2025年度TCFD・TNFD報告（2.84MB） FY2025 TCFD and TNFD Report (2.01MB) |
| FY2024 |
Mayonnaise and sesame dressing |
Considerations for biodiversity conservation in procurement
In 2018, we established the "Basic Policy for sustainable procurement within Kewpie Group" and are promoting procurement that takes into consideration the environment and human rights.
paper
Kewpie Group conducts paper procurement with consideration for environmental issues and social issues such as human rights. In December 2023, Kewpie Group established the Paper Procurement Guidelines, setting standards and targets and promoting initiatives to achieve these goals.
palm oil
We joined RSPO * in 2018 and are committed to sustainable palm oil sourcing.
*RSPO: Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Kewpie Group's environmental conservation activities
Based on the concept of "biodiversity conservation," Kewpie Group has been engaged in environmental conservation activities for many years, including afforestation activities in "Kewpie Forest," a forest located at the northern foot of Mt. Fuji, and conservation activities in the Kiritappu Wetlands.
We will understand the impact of Kewpie Group's business activities on the natural environment, review our activities, and promote unique Kewpie Group initiatives to pass on a sustainable society to future generations.
SHIBUYA Urban Farming Project
In June 2024, Kewpie, in collaboration with the Shibuya Future Design Association, established the "SHIBUYA Urban Farming Project" to promote urban greening and biodiversity while fostering a Shibuya-style community and a new food culture.
This consortium is centered on urban farming, and while leveraging the strengths of Kewpie Group, we will promote initiatives toward nature positivity together with participating companies.
