In order to protect nature and resources and pass on a bountiful living environment to future generations, EDION Group is working to conserve the natural environment, including precious forests, water, and soil, based on EDION Group Environmental Policy.
Activities to protect the rich nature and beautiful city
Participation in Yoshino Forest Forest Maintenance Activities
2024 Yoshino Forest Forest Improvement Activities <Thinning Work>
Mount Yoshino, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot with rows of fine cedar and cypress trees, has been registered as a World Heritage Site, but in recent years it has been dotted with degraded land and abandoned forests, raising concerns about the impact on the landscape and on soil and water control. Against this background, the prefecture, town, businesses and others have joined forces to hold the Yoshino Forest Reforestation Initiative, which EDION has been participating in since 2008. They thin out and plant trees along the mountain trail from Yoshino Shrine to Kinpusenji Zaodo Hall (a national treasure), and are working with many local residents to protect the natural environment of Mount Yoshino.
Initiatives to reduce plastic waste
Promotion of my bag
Over the past 10 years as of the end of July 2020, we have distributed approximately 16.2 million My Bags. We will continue to focus on environmentally friendly efforts as part of our efforts toward SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Distributed in September 2010
Distributed in March 2019
Reduction of plastic shopping bags
The EDION Group also charges for plastic shopping bags with handles, which are used by customers to carry purchased products, with the aim of reducing overall packaging materials. Plastic shopping bags are made from environmentally friendly materials, and ordinary stores sell plastic shopping bags containing 30% of biomass materials made from plants.
Approach to biodiversity conservation
Our group has over 1,200 stores nationwide, and our business activities have a significant impact on biodiversity.In order to conserve biodiversity and continue to use the blessings of nature into the future, we have begun considering disclosure of information, referring to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), a disclosure framework for risks and opportunities related to natural capital.