Biodiversity Initiatives
Sumitomo Warehouse recognizes that the preservation of the global environment is an important issue for our business. Based on this recognition, we have made the preservation of biodiversity one of our themes of materiality. In addition, our environmental policy stipulates that we shall provide environmental education in order that each employee raises their awareness of environmental issues and proactively engages in environmental conservation activities. Based on our materialities and environmental policy, we are promoting initiatives to conserve biodiversity that contribute to global environmental conservation.
Biodiversity Initiative Promotion Structure
Our initiatives toward biodiversity conservation are led by the Business Promotion Department, which serves as the secretary of the Environmental Subcommittee, an organization subordinate to the Sustainability Committee chaired by the President.
Initiatives for Biodiversity
Impact Assessment during Facility Construction
When constructing warehouses and real estate facilities, we comply with environmental assessments based on legal requirements.
Minimizing Impact Related to the Use of Paper
In line with our policy of promoting the purchase and use of environmentally friendly products, conserving and making effective use of resources, and reducing waste, we are promoting paperless operations and the use of FSC-certified paper for copy paper throughout the company. We strive to minimize the impact of paper resource use through such initiatives as avoiding the impact on biodiversity by switching to paperless operations, promoting the use of sustainable forest resources through the use of FSC-certified paper (mitigation of impact), and participating in afforestation activities to restore and conserve forests.
Plastic Emission Reduction and Recycling Initiatives
We strive to reduce plastic emissions and ensure the conservation and effective use of resources in our warehouse facilities by using recycled materials such as recycled resin pallets and packaging materials (100% recycled plastic), as well as engaging in material recycling of some of the strech films used to protect cargo during storage and transportation in collaboration with partner companies.
Water Resource Initiatives at Warehouse
From 2023 onwards, we have been implementing water-saving measures by planning the introduction of water-saving toilets at sites that have reached a certain number of years in operation.
Conservation and Creation of Habitats
Border Control Measures for Invasive Alien Species
As a company that handles imported cargo, we implement border control measures related to invasive alien species. In addition to arranging appropriate quarantine measures based on laws and regulations, we monitor outbreaks of invasive species like the fire ant, and take necessary actions in accordance with the guidelines published by the Ministry of the Environment.
Greening Initiatives
At our Nanko East Warehouse in Osaka, we have implemented 1,400 ㎡ of greening on the roof and 2,850 ㎡ on grounds around the facility to create habitats and preserve biodiversity.
Participation in Biodiversity Minato Network
The Biodiversity Minato Network, established by Minato City, Tokyo, is an organization that aims to share information and promote mutual collaboration and cooperation among companies and others engaged in voluntary activities related to biodiversity in order to protect nature around and natural resources on the earth and pass them on to the future. We have been a member since 2024.
Participation in Sakai No. 7-3 Ward “Creation of Forests” (Forest Conservation)
We have participated as a volunteer member in the Sakai No. 7-3 Ward “Creation of Forests” activity organized by the Osaka Prefectural Government. This initiative contributes to the conservation of biodiversity through planting trees native to the Osaka area and maintaining land at designated industrial waste landfill sites.
Participation in Suma Beach Cleanup Activity (Marine Conservation) and Community Cleanup Activities
We have participated in the Suma Beach Cleanup Activity held in Kobe City as a volunteer member. This activity involves collecting and analyzing marine plastic waste to address marine plastic issues and conserve coastal biodiversity. Additionally, we annually participate in community cleanup activities organized by Osaka City, which contribute to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in urban areas.
At Sumitomo Warehouse, we experience waste issues firsthand and learn about sustainable societies and biodiversity. We plan and implement volunteer environmental activities to offer opportunities for firsthand experience, raise environmental awareness, and foster interest in biodiversity.