JCCU Revises Part of the "Consumer Co-op 2030 Environmental Sustainability Policy"
2025.09.19
JCCU has partially revised the sections of the "Consumer Co-op 2030 Environmental Sustainability Policy" related to three areas: "Climate Change Measures", "Respect for Human Rights", and "Biodiversity Conservation", within the "10 Action Guidelines" and the "2030 Targets."
Purpose and Details of the Revision
1.Climate Change Measures - Calculate CO₂ emissions across the entire supply chain at consumer co-ops nationwide and promote reductions.
Purpose of the Revision:
- Reduce CO₂ emissions by 50% or more by 2030 compared with FY2013.
- Achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050.
- Improve the tracking of emissions to set targets that limit the global temperature rise to below 2°C.
＜Changes＞
| Before Change | After Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Action Guideline | We will reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain of the co-op's businesses and in the livelihoods of its members. | No Change |
| 2030 Goals | We will reduce CO₂ emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to 2013. | We will reduce CO₂ emissions by 50% or more by 2030 compared to FY2013 |
| 【Added】 We aim to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050. | ||
| 【Added】 We work to calculate supply chain emissions and set targets aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. |
2.Respect for Human Rights - Learn about human rights together with co-op members and business partners and conduct human rights due diligence.
Purpose of the Revision:
- Promote initiatives that respect human rights across the entire value chain.
- Develop and publicly share a human rights policy and carry out human rights due diligence.
- Create opportunities for co-op members, staff, and business partners to learn about human rights together.
＜Changes＞
| Before Change | After Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Action Guideline | Throughout the supply chain, we will promote "responsible procurement" that respects human rights and considers the environment. | We will commit to advance human rights initiatives across the entire value chain. |
3.Biodiversity Conservation - Protecting biodiversity through co-op members' environmental activities and the procurement of certified products.
Purpose of the Revision:
- Advance biodiversity conservation through both business operations and social activities.
- Implement environmentally conscious procurement of raw materials and establish environment-friendly policies and targets.
- Promote sustainable production and direct-procurement from producers.
- Develop product development projects that contribute to the conservation of animals and plants.
＜Changes＞
| Before Change | After Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Action Guideline | We will promote environmental conservation activities together with co-op members and aim to realize a society in harmony with nature. | We will promote environmental conservation activities that safeguard nature's richness for future generations, alongside initiatives to protect biodiversity. |
JCCU, together with consumer co-ops nationwide, will implement this policy in collaboration with co-op members and various stakeholders. The aim is to pass on to the next generation "a prosperous Earth where all people can live with dignity."
