CO₂ Emission Reduction Efforts

CO₂ emission reduction efforts

Energy conservation actions at production and logistics facilities

Our production and logistics facilities that wash and recycle used mops are reducing CO₂ emissions. In addition to introducing energy-conserving facilities, we engage in energy loss reduction and energy saving through the periodic maintenance of existing facilities and facility operation streamlining.

Energy reduction targets

For each period, we set and manage standard usage volumes (target values) based on performance for each production site.

Installing solar power generation systems

At company-owned locations, we strive to reduce the usage of energy from fossil fuels by installing solar power generation facilities and using renewable energy.

The Duskin School training center employs solar power generation panels on part of the glass walling, and started generating energy in 2010. In 2013, we introduced a solar power generation system at our Osaka Central Plant, installed a module with approximately 350 panels, and are generating energy on the scale of a 100kW maximum output.

Moreover, we have also begun introducing solar power generation at company-owned locations belonging to Direct Selling Group. This allows us to do more than strive for the effective use of renewable energy, but to also use company-owned locations as regional response centers during disaster blackouts. We will continue to introduce these systems moving forward.

Introducing carbon-neutral LNG (CNL)

CNL is an LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) that allows CO₂ credits to offset (carbon offset) greenhouse gases generated through the entire process from natural gas mining to combustion, and is thought to not increase CO₂ on a global scale even when burned.

Starting in April 2021, we converted the gas used at Duskin Tokyo Tama Central Plant to carbon neutral gas, and are curbing CO₂ emissions. An annual CO₂ emission reduction of approximately 70% is expected at the Plant.

Moving forward, in addition to promoting considerations into introducing CNL usage in other plants as well, in our journey towards the actualization of a sustainable society we also aim for the expansion and normalization of CNL usage and the increasing of CNL usage value through the efforts of the CNL procuring and supplying Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and the "CNL Buyers Alliance" composed of Duskin and 14 other CNL purchasing companies.

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Eco-Driving (CO₂ reduction in product delivery)

At Duskin, using business vehicles to deliver products and services is an absolute necessity. All drivers practicing Eco-Driving (idling stops, restricting sudden starts and stops, and preventing excessive speeds) contribute to CO₂ emission reduction.

At production and logistics facilities, we enforce energy-conserving driving through registration with Logicompass (vehicle operation management system). We also strive for the normalization of Eco-Driving through efforts including holding learning sessions in each region. Moreover, we review our delivery routes to improve transporting efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions.

Promotion of low-emission vehicles

Duskin is committed to promoting the adoption of low-emission vehicles. For sales vehicles, we have established a policy of introducing low-emission vehicles, while vehicles procured for headquarters operations are required to be environmentally advanced models, such as hybrid vehicles.

Vehicles used by our headquarters have been replaced with models that comply with the latest emissions regulations, including hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). In addition, we are actively introducing sales vehicles equipped with automatic braking systems, particularly at company-owned sales locations and affiliated companies, to help reduce idling stops and prevent rear-end collisions.

Electrification of sales vehicles

Based on the results of demonstration trials evaluating the environmental benefits, operating costs, and practicality of electric vehicles (EVs), we are implementing our EV transition plan and working toward the realization of a decarbonized society.

Turning food ingredient waste into energy

A total of five Duskin locations, including our head office building and its surrounding facilities are now using 100% certified renewable energy powered by biomass generated from food ingredient waste from our distribution centers and other companies in the Mister Donut business. This way, we ensure efficient use of limited resources, establishing a recycling loop to minimize waste.