Initiatives
Initiative to Reduce Waste Production (Non-Consolidated Basis)
- Maintained recycling rate through rigorous separation of trash
- Planned management of office furniture
- MC’s environmental management systems are based on various laws and regulations and are compliant with various recycling laws (Food Waste Recycling Law, Container and Packaging Recycling Law, Home Appliance Recycling Law, Construction Material Recycling Law). MC manages its operations while following the procedures stipulated in each of these regulations, and strives to reduce waste production through its business activities.
Initiatives with Lawson, Inc. to Reduce Waste Losses
Together with MC's affiliate company Lawson, Inc., MC is implementing initiatives using AI and digital marketing to reduce food waste, which has become a pressing issue in recent years.
In May 2024, Lawson launched its next-generation ordering system “AI.CO”, which supports demand forecasting for each product based on data from each store, such as weather and sales performance, and product ordering based on that data. In addition to the product line-up and daily order quantity recommendations that were previously achieved through semi-automatic ordering, the system also provides consistent recommendations for discounts, leading to further reductions in sales opportunities and food loss (disposal loss).
Initiatives to Reduce Waste Production (Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd.)
MC subsidiary Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. carries out various efficiency measures to optimize its supply chains through collaboration between the manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors. Working jointly with manufacturers and retailers to enhance logistics efficiency and collaborating with retailers to reduce product return rates and optimize inventory have led to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and waste production.
Application of Life Cycle Analysis in our Salmon Farming Business
Cermaq is assessing various methods for Life Cycle Analyses.
Cermaq Norway has tested the EU draft for Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for unprocessed marine fish on a case study of farmed salmon.
In Canada, a third-party circular economy assessment has been conducted to identify measures to improve the score. To date, we have been successful in diverting material generated from decommissioning farms from the landfill through various recycling facilities. Cermaq Canada will continue to implement the identified actions to further reduce waste
Cermaq Chile has established a management system for industrial waste, promoting recycling and reuse over disposal in landfills.
All Cermaq operations are covered by contingency plans preventing pollution events, all our teams are properly trained for a quick response involving local authorities.
Initiatives to Prevent Oil Spills
MC formulated its Oil Spill Risk Guidelines in 2012. On a Groupwide basis, MC strives to prevent oil spills, giving due recognition of the environmental burden they could cause. MC makes project decisions taking into account matters such as the products handled and location of the enterprise, conducts oil spill risk surveys regularly, confirms that oil spill accident prevention and risk management frameworks have been established, and conducts training to ensure the thorough dissemination of information on these topics. Through these measures, MC is ensuring appropriate risk management to prevent oil spills from occurring. In addition, there are no major leaks as far as MC is aware.