Participation in external initiatives

In March 2024, we became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, a United Nations initiative, and joined the Global Compact Network Japan. We pursue proactive initiatives to fulfill our social responsibilities and achieve sustainable growth.

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)(opens in new window)

A variety of issues have been identified in palm oil production regions, including deforestation of tropical rainforests for plantation development, violation of workers' human rights, and CO₂ emissions from peatlands. We joined RSPO in January 2020 to help resolve these issues and contribute to the sustainable production and use of palm oil.

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)(opens in new window)

In 2020, we expressed our support for the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and joined the TCFD Consortium. Subsequently, we began conducting climate change scenario analyses and other assessments, and in 2021, we made disclosures in line with the TCFD framework. In April 2026, we joined the GX Future Consortium, which was formed through the merger of the TCFD Consortium and the GX League, and we continue to work to address climate change.

GX Future Consortium(opens in new window)

We joined the TNFD Forum in 2024. We rely on potatoes and other agricultural inputs for our business, and we regard the conservation of natural capital as a critical priority. In October 2025, we made disclosures based on the TNFD framework. Through these disclosures, we seek to contribute to a sustainable global environment and create new value.

We recognize that conserving biodiversity is essential to achieving a sustainable society, and we became a regular member of JBIB in 2021. We participate in initiatives with other companies, sharing the latest developments and trends of biodiversity in Japan and abroad, as well as taking part in working groups.

Japan Business Initiative for Biodiversity (JBIB)(opens in new window)

The Calbee Group recognizes that regenerative agriculture will be increasingly important as we work to achieve carbon neutrality and our Nature Positive goal across the Group. In 2024, we joined JAFAS and have stayed up to date with the latest developments and trends in regenerative agriculture in Japan and abroad. Through this initiative, we are stepping up our efforts to promote regenerative agriculture through collaboration with other companies and stakeholders.

Japan Food and Agriculture Society (JAFAS)(Japanese only)(opens in new window)

We joined the Public-Private Shokuiku (Food Education) Platform as a founding member. The platform was established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to promote Shokuiku for Adults.
We provide adult consumers with opportunities to deepen their understanding of food and agriculture, enabling them to eat healthily and enjoy mealtimes. Through these efforts, we seek to build a society where consumers can connect food consumption with food production.