Environment
We will spread the use of renewable energy and promote Global Warming Countermeasures.
Co-op Kobe's solar sharing
In 2013, Co-op Kobe launched an initiative to generate electricity using renewable energy. In 2017, it started “CO-OP DENKI,” which supplies electricity from renewable energy and energy with less environmental impact. In January 2020, it started solar sharing* at farms operated by Co-op Kobe, and is working to balance agriculture and power generation projects. The solar sharing area is approximately 1,300m2 and the electricity generated will be used to power "CO-OP DENKI."
*Solar sharing: Installing solar panels on farmland and sharing the sun's energy to simultaneously conduct agriculture and power generation business.
Renewable energy
Consumer co-ops nationwide have been developing various power sources such as solar and wind power. JCCU, together with 12 other consumer co-ops, has set a target of generating about 400 million kWh of renewable energy yearly (equivalent to 200,000kW of output) by 2030. As of January 24, 2023, the achievement level is 51% (59% in terms of installed capacity) of the annual generation target.
Study on hydrogen energy supply chain
Miyagi Co-op and Namie-machi in Fukushima, which was devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake, have begun a study on the feasibility and profitability of commercializing the hydrogen energy supply chain. As part of the reconstruction project of Namie-machi, Miyagi Co-op is promoting commercialization of the hydrogen energy supply chain in the home delivery business which aims to "reduce carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero by 2050.”
Osaka Izumi Co-op participates in 'RE Action - Declaring 100% Renewable Energy'
In November 2020, Osaka Izumi Co-operative Society announced its participation in the "RE Action - Declaring 100% Renewable Energy," an initiative that declares conversion of electricity use to 100% renewable energy.