Environment
Environmental Policy and Targets
For the sake of an “unlimited future, ” Shinnihonseiyaku considers that addressing environmental issues, including climate change, is an important issue for the continuation of our business, and we will continue to take environmentally friendly measures in all aspects of our corporate activities.
Environmental Policy
In June 2023, Shinnihonseiyaku formulated the Environmental Policy after receiving approval of the Sustainability Committee. In line with this policy, we will work to promote our business and solve environmental issues.
In order to realize the Our Group’s Purpose of “Beyond innovation, for a beautiful smile!,” we will engage in corporate activities that are friendly to the global environment, and that contribute to local communities and society through business activities.
- Effective use of resources
We will make effective use of limited resources to strive to improve the recycling rate of resources, reduce waste, conserve energy, and conserve water. - Conservation of biodiversity
We will strive to understand the impact on biodiversity in our value chain, and strive to conserve and restore biodiversity. - Response to the climate change
We will contribute to a decarbonized society by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, especially CO2, from our business activities and preventing global warming. - Compliance with laws and regulations
We will comply with the legal rules concerning environmental conservation. - Working with the supply chain
We will strive for environmental consideration in our business activities through cooperation with our business partners. - In-house education and development of internal awareness
We will strive to improve employees’ understanding of the Environmental Policy and awareness of environmental conservation.
Environmental targets
We set various targets to promote our response to environmental issues, and discuss their progress with the Sustainability Committee.| Maintaining adequate inventory turnover | 25 |
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| Percentage of eco-friendly cushioning materials used | 100% by FY2030 |
| Percentage of certified paper used in product packages and shipping boxes | 100% by FY2030 |
| Survey and understanding resource usage | Completed by FY2023 |
Promotion system
In order to promote company-wide efforts to address environmental issues, Shinnihonseiyaku holds discussions at the Sustainability Committee. In FY2023, the Sustainability Committee discussed and formulated the Environmental Policy. We will continue to collect information and conduct risk assessments on environmental issues to be addressed as a company, in addition to the identified materiality, in order to engage in business activities and environmental conservation.
Response to the climate change
Understanding CO2 emissions
Shinnihonseiyaku is working to understanding the amount of CO2 emissions in order to set a target for reducing emissions. In the future, we will consider reduction targets based on the determined emissions.
| CO2 emissions in FY2023 (unit: t-CO2) | |
|---|---|
| Scope1 | 2.0 |
| Scope2 | 488.0 |
| Scope3 | 26,095.4 |
*Categories 1, 4, and 12 in Scope 3 are calculated only for cosmetics. Categories 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 15 are excluded from the calculation due to reasons such as the absence of relevant emissions, inclusion in other categories, and inclusion in Scope 1 + 2.
In FY2023, the industrial waste data used for calculation of Category 5 was not calculated because it was not yet collected.
TCFD
Based on the risks and opportunities identified in accordance with the TCFD last year, we identified the financial impact. Based on the financial impacts identified, we reassessed the risks and opportunities and revised our assessment as follows.
Initiatives for a Recycling-Oriented Society
To continue to make effective use of limited resources, in addition to ongoing 3R activities, Shinnihonseiyaku is promoting initiatives to reduce the amount of plastic used and to switch to materials made from recycled raw materials.
Understanding the amount of resources used to promote resource-saving initiatives
Shinnihonseiyaku worked to survey and understand the amount of resources used in order to reduce the resources used and promote effective utilization. We organized resources as follows to understand the amount of resources used in business activities, promotional activities and office activities, and the amount of resources that are not recycled and disposed of.| Activities | Resource type | |
|---|---|---|
| Business activities | Containers and packaging | Glass bottles (clear) |
| Glass bottles (brown) | ||
| Glass bottles (other) | ||
| Paper | ||
| Plastic | ||
| Promotional activities | Paper | Packing material |
| Cushioning material | ||
| Material included in the products | ||
| DM | ||
| In-store promotional materials | ||
| Office activities | Bottles and cans | |
| Paper | ||
| Plastic | ||
Reduction of plastic usage
Reduce discarded paper resources by reviewing delivery documents
In order to reduce waste paper resources, we have been reviewing the delivery documents that are included when delivering merchandise to customers. We used to prepare and package five types of delivery documents, depending on the customer's shopping stage and the merchandise they ordered. However, since many types of delivery documents were disposed of, we worked to reduce the types of delivery documents in order to reduce resources while maintaining convenience for customers. First, we extracted and analyzed customer feedback (VOC*) collected at call centers, and based on the results, we worked out a layout and wording that would be easy to understand. As a result, we were able to combine five types of delivery documents into two types. As a result, we expect to reduce the amount of waste paper used in delivery documents. We will continue to reduce the amount of resources used and the amount of waste.
*Voice Of Customer
Conserve Biodiversity
Establishment of cultivation method and adoption of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, listed as Endangered IB (EN), as products
Shinnihonseiyaku is focusing on Shikon (root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon), which has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine since ancient times, and is conducting research with the idea that its ingredients can improve and resolve the loss of collagen, which causes wrinkles and sagging skin. Lithospermum erythrorhizon, however, is listed as an Endangered IB (EN) and relies on imports for much of its supply. For this reason, we have been researching methods for Japanese cultivation of Lithospermum erythrorhizon since 2006. In 2009, we succeeded in Japanese cultivation using tube cultivation, and in 2016, we obtained a patent for a cultivation technique to increase the useful ingredient content of Lithospermum erythrorhizon. In addition, we have obtained a patent for a manufacturing method of "Capsule Shikon*" that can enhance skin penetration by liposomalizing Shikon extract extracted from Shikon.
*Oil-soluble Shikon extract (1), hydrogenated soy phospholipids (moisturizing ingredients)
| Number of products containing Lithospermum erythrorhizon* | 39 |
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*Number of PERFECT ONE and PERFECT ONE FOCUS products (excluding limited items and samples)
Adoption of FSC® certified paper
Due to the rapid decline of the world's forests, we are actively promoting the adoption of FSC® certified paper made from wood from forests that are confirmed to be properly managed following international standards or from other materials that supports sustainable use of forest resources. In addition to PERFECT ONE All-in-One Gel series packages, PERFECT ONE FOCUS, which began sales in 2021, also uses FSC® certified paper. In addition, FSC® certified paper has been used in the delivery boxes used to deliver products since the same year. (FSC®N003734)
Response to Water and Chemical Substances
Prevention of water and soil pollution
At the Yoshizuka Office, where Shinnihonseiyaku's research facilities are located, we are working to prevent soil and groundwater from being contaminated by leakage of waste and waste liquid containing chemical substances. In accordance with the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act, the Act on Waste Management and Public Cleansing, the Air Pollution Control Act, the Water Pollution Prevention Act, and other laws and regulations that control waste, wastewater, and exhaust gas emitted by corporate activities, as well as related ordinances of local governments, we record, store, move, discard, and conduct necessary investigations and inspection on a regular basis.
Chemical substance risk assessment
The revised Industrial Safety and Health Act, which came into effect in June 2016, requires risk assessment of certain hazardous chemical substances at all workplaces where chemical substances are handled. Employees from the Quality Assurance Section and the R&D Center Section work at Yoshizuka Office, where we take to measures to reduce the risk of hazards and health problems. Specifically, we are implementing the following six initiatives.
Regular medical examinations: Special medical examinations are conducted once every six months.
We conduct medical examinations for workers engaged in work that is particularly harmful in terms of occupational health measures stipulated in the Industrial Safety and Health Act.Work environment measurement
In order to prevent workers from suffering from health problems caused by harmful factors, we measure the environment of the workplace once a year and manage it.
Reagent management
Precautions for handling (ventilation, etc.) are posted on devices using reagents. In addition, a record-keeping ledger is kept to record the quantities of chemicals used before and after their use, who used them, etc., and to manage them.
Permanent organic solvent work chief
Employees who have completed a training course for supervisors in charge of instructing employees on workplaces and work methods for handling organic solvents are permanently stationed.
Education and training
We conduct study sessions on chemicals (especially organic solvents) based on government textbooks.