Environmental Targets
In April 2021, alongside the revision of the Rengo Group Environmental Charter, we established the Rengo Group Environment Action 2050, our long-term targets for 2050, and the Eco Challenge 2030, our medium-term targets for FY3/2031. Subsequently, in response to the increasing diversity and complexity of environmental problems, we revised the Rengo Group Environment Action 2050 and Eco Challenge 2030 in April 2025 to further expand and strengthen our initiatives. The Rengo Group is working as one to achieve these targets and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Rengo Group Environment Action 2050
In April 2021, we formulated the Rengo Group Environment Action 2050, our long-term targets for 2050 aimed at realizing a sustainable society. In addition, we revised it in April 2025.
The Rengo Group will solve environmental issues through packaging innovation and realize a society that coexists
with the global environment.
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- We aim to achieve net zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain.
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- We aim to maximize the use of non-fossil resources and recycled materials by efficiently circulating resources.
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- We aim to minimize negative impacts on natural capital.
Eco Challenge 2030
In April 2025, we revised Eco Challenge 2030, which started in FY3/2022 with FY3/2031 as the target year for achievement. In the revised version, we have established specific targets aligned with four initiative themes—provision of sustainable packaging, response to climate change, expansion of the circular economy, and conservation of natural capital. Toward the realization of a sustainable society, we will undertake initiatives so that we can achieve all of these targets.
Updated April 2025
| Materialities | Initiative themes | Main measures | Medium-term targets |
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| Creating New Value as a "Packaging Provider" |
Provision of sustainable packaging |
1. Develop and popularize environmentally friendly paper products |
(1) Reduce the average grammage of corrugated board*1 by 0.5% year-on-year |
| (2) Reduce CFP in containerboard*2 Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan |
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| 2. Popularize and promote environmentally friendly plastic products |
Achieve environmentally friendly plastic products accounting for 20% of net sales Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas |
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| 3. Promote low-carbon packaging |
Expand the scope of products eligible for CFP calculation Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan |
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| Coexisting with the Global Environment |
Response to climate change |
1. Reduce GHG emissions | Reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1 + 2*3) by 46% compared to FY3/2014 Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan*4 |
| 2. Adapt to risks | Continue monitoring to prepare for flood risks Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas |
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| Expansion of the circular economy |
1. Strengthen corrugated board resource circulation systems |
(1) Achieve recovered paper utilization rate for paperboard of 99% or more*5 Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas |
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| (2) Promote the use of paperboard pulp made from unused wood resources*6 Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas |
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| 2. Establish plastic resource circulation systems |
Promote initiatives for plastic recycling Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas |
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| 3. Use water resources efficiently |
Reduce water usage per unit production*7 by 22% compared to FY3/2024 Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas |
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| Conservation of natural capital |
1. Manage and utilize Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Sites |
Continue ecological monitoring surveys Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan |
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| 2. Prevent environmental accidents and pollution |
(1) Achieve zero administrative guidance cases caused by environmental accidents annually Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan |
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| (2) Achieve effective waste utilization rate of 99% or more Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan |
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| (3) Conduct proper management and reduction of emissions of environmentally hazardous substances Scope: Rengo on a non-consolidated basis and consolidated subsidiaries in Japan |
*1 Weight per 1m²
*2 Target year for achievement is FY3/2026.
*3 Adjusted GHG emissions based on the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures
*4 Excluding non-manufacturing sites such as offices and warehouses
*5 Target year for achievement is FY3/2028.
*6 Lumber residues, forest residues, old lumber, etc.
*7 Water usage divided by net sales