- Decreased rice consumption due to demographic changes and diversification of food.
- Increased logistics costs and labor costs due to work style reforms.
- Intensified competition among rice wholesalers due to economic downturn and oversupply.
- Reduced demand for business-use products due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Rising costs and difficulties in timely delivery due to labor shortages.
Kitoku-Shinryo Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Data shown graphically for Okegawa factory only |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced plastic waste in rice packaging by approximately 1.54g per bag by using a new rice bag made of 51% paper.
- Used organic fertilizer "Kyoto Mamekko Fertilizer" in rice cultivation, contributing to environmental consideration.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable packagingOrganic fertilizer usageFood loss reductionSupply chain efficiencySocial contribution