Sumitomo Corporation, Sumisho Metalex Ltd., Kobe Steel, Ltd., Daiwa Can Ltd., and the Suntory Group are collaborating across industries to create a mass balance of green aluminum (1).
We jointly planned and manufactured the cans allocated according to the method (2). The newly manufactured cans can reduce CO 2 emissions by 25% (4) compared to regular aluminum cans (3) .
In addition, it has been decided that this product will be used in 'The Premium Malt's' (sustainable aluminum), which will be released in limited quantities nationwide from January 30th (Tuesday).
Aluminum manufactured using renewable energy to reduce CO2 emissions
When raw materials with different characteristics are mixed, a method of assigning characteristics to a part of the product according to the input amount of the raw material with a certain characteristic.
350ml aluminum cans published in the Japan Aluminum Association Inventory Survey Report on Beverage Aluminum Cans (July 2023)
DNV Business Assurance Japan Co., Ltd. verifies and confirms the validity of the scheme from a third party's fair and neutral standpoint.
This time, under the management of the entire supply chain by Sumisho Metalex Co., Ltd., Kobe Steel, Ltd. will manufacture aluminum sheets for manufacturing aluminum cans using green aluminum raw materials procured by Sumitomo Corporation. , Daiwa Seikan Co., Ltd. manufactures aluminum cans and lids. The Suntory Group will commercialize and release it as 'The Premium Malt's (Sustainable Aluminum)' (Limited quantity new release nationwide from January 30th (Tuesday),https://www.suntory.co.jp/beer/thepremiummalts/sustainable/ reference).
The Sumitomo Corporation Group has identified climate change mitigation as one of its key social issues, and is striving to achieve a sustainable energy cycle with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality in 2050.
We are working on a variety of businesses that contribute to decarbonization from multiple angles, such as expanding the supply of renewable energy such as wind and hydroelectric power generation, and building a circular economy by switching to recycling and resource-saving technologies and products.
In the KOBELCO Group Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2021-FY2023) announced in May 2021, Kobe Steel, Ltd. has a 2050 vision of 'challenging and aiming to achieve carbon neutrality' in its production processes. Furthermore, we aim to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions through our technologies, products, and services by 'more than 100 million tons.' '
By combining KOBELCO's unique diverse businesses, technologies, and human resources, we aim to continue to be an 'irreplaceable presence' to all our stakeholders by taking on the challenge of solving social issues such as CO2 reduction .
Daiwa Seikan Co., Ltd. places the highest priority on preserving the global environment as part of its environmental philosophy. We will balance corporate activities with consideration for the environment, continue to grow as a container manufacturer, and continue to actively address environmental issues and contribute to society. We have positioned the response to climate change as a materiality issue, and have set a goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 by 45% (2015 standard) and Scope 3 by 30% (2015 standard) by 2030. In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will continue to strive to achieve our goals by pursuing optimal materials, processes, and transportation, developing products and services, and collaborating with stakeholders.
The Suntory Group's corporate philosophy is, 'We aim to 'bring the brightness of human life' by creating a rich lifestyle and culture in harmony with people and nature.' Regarding climate change, we are promoting various initiatives globally with the goal of reducing GHG emissions by 50% at our own sites (5) and 30% across the entire value chain (5) by 2030. I am.
Regarding major containers and packaging, we practice environmental consideration throughout the product life cycle, from product design to transportation and post-consumer recycling.For PET bottles, we implement our unique '2R+B (Reduce/Recycle+Bio)' strategy and ' Based on our 'Basic Policy on Plastics,' we are striving to realize a recycling-oriented and carbon-free society.
Based on 2019 emissions
We will continue to explore possibilities for cross-industry collaboration and advance various initiatives toward the realization of a decarbonized and recycling-oriented society.
Sumitomo Corporation/Sumisho Metalex Co., Ltd. Comments
I am very pleased that these five companies will be able to implement initiatives that contribute to solving social issues in the aluminum-related business, which the Sumitomo Corporation Group has been involved in for many years.
The Sumitomo Corporation Group has identified 'climate change mitigation' as one of its important social issues, and will continue to engage in a variety of businesses that contribute to decarbonization from various angles.
Kobe Steel, Ltd. Comments
We are very pleased that we were able to realize this initiative through the collaboration of five companies. Our company will continue to aim to create a world where people now and in the future can realize their dreams and hopes in a safe, secure and prosperous lifestyle.
Daiwa Seikan Co., Ltd. Comments
I am very happy to be able to participate in this five-company collaboration initiative. We will continue to take on the challenge of preserving the rich global environment for the future, with the aim of creating a 'society where humans and nature coexist.'
Suntory Holdings Limited Comments
We are very happy that five companies have been able to implement initiatives to reduce GHG emissions in the aluminum can value chain. We will continue to work with everyone in the value chain to advance various initiatives to reduce GHG emissions.
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