Policy on prevention of environmental pollution and use of resources
Global warming, ocean pollution, air pollution, water contamination, and deforestation are among the environmental problems threatening the Earth. Among the environmental problems of particular concern to Okinawa, where the Orion Group is based, are coral bleaching due to extreme heat and the drifting ashore of marine debris. These problems could potentially undermine Okinawa’s attractiveness as a tourist destination.
The Orion Group recognizes these environmental issues and is concerned about them. In order to conserve the rich natural environment of Okinawa and hand it on to future generations, we practice business activities that reflect due consideration for the global environment as described below.
- We appropriately manage pollutants generated in the course of our business activities and endeavor to reduce them in order to prevent contamination of the global environment.
- The Orion Group is committed to reducing waste throughout its business. Hence, Orion Breweries strives to maintain 100% recycling of waste generated during the brewing process.
- In conducting our business activities, we continually endeavor to use natural resources more efficiently by, for example, reducing the use of containers and packaging materials.
Waste reduction and prevention targets and progress
The Orion Group is committed to reducing waste.
As part of this effort, Orion Breweries’ Nago Brewery aims to continue 100% recycling of waste generated during the brewing process.
Waste recycling rate
| 1) Amount of waste generated during the brewing process | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount of waste generated (t) | 4,221 | 3,882 | 4,316 |
| -Amount recycled (t) | 1,166 | 975 | 1,086 |
| Amount of valuable resources (by-products, etc.) (t) | 3,055 | 2,907 | 3,230 |
| Recycling rate (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
＊ Period for data aggregation: From April to March of the following year
＊ Scope of data aggregation: Orion Breweries’ Nago Brewery
Waste emissions intensity
| FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emissions intensity (kg/kL)*1 | 98.8 | 91.8 | 86.6 |
| Emissions intensity year on year (%): Target 99% or less | 102 | 93 | 94 |
＊ Period for data aggregation: From April to March of the following year
＊ Scope of data aggregation: Orion Breweries’ Nago Brewery
Percentage of sites with environmental management system certifications
Of the two alcoholic beverage manufacturing sites owned by the Orion Group, Orion Breweries’ Nago Brewery obtained ISO 14001 certification, an international standard for environmental management systems, in fiscal 2001, with the aim of reducing the burden on the global environment. Nago Brewery is making a concerted effort to save energy and resources, reduce waste, and recycle resources. As of fiscal 2022, the ISO 14001 certification rate of the Orion Group manufacturing sites is 50%.
Amount of environment-related fines and penalties during the fiscal year
| FY2022 | FY2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental-related fines (yen) for the Orion Group | 0 | 0 |
| Number of Orion Group environmental-related punishments | 0 | 0 |