The Pigeon Group has established environment-related policies and is promoting initiatives to leave a rich Earth for the future of babies born tomorrow.
Environmental Policy
The Pigeon Group is committed to forming a sustainable society in the finite global environment and “leaving a rich earth for the future of babies born tomorrow” by acting based on the Pigeon DNA and the Pigeon Way. In addition to complying with environmental laws and regulations, we recognize the relationship between our business activities and the environment, while energetically tackling the environmental issues as a common challenge for humanity.
In that spirit, we pursue maximum efficiency in the use of natural resources and energy and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, waste, harmful chemicals, and other substances that impact the environment, thereby contributing to mitigating global warming, preventing pollution, and preserving biodiversity.
In advancing these various efforts, we strive to form appropriate partnerships and cooperative relations with the diverse range of stakeholders in our supply chain, including customers, business partners, and local communities, to have a beneficial effect on the global environment of the future.
Established September 28, 2020
Revised September 17, 2024
Biodiversity Policy
The Pigeon Group recognizes that biodiversity is the foundation for the survival of society as a whole and is an essential element of sustainable business activities.
Based on full consideration for how our business activities affect biodiversity in various situations such as raw material procurement, water resources and wastewater used in manufacturing processes, and product disposal, the Pigeon Group implements initiatives for protecting nature in order to conserve biodiversity.
Established September 28, 2020
Sustainable Palm Oil Procurement Policy
The Pigeon Group supports the principle of NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) and strives with its suppliers to ensure responsible procurement of palm oil derivatives1.By 2030, we aim to use 100% RSPO-certified palm oil (including B&C method) in all the skin care, laundry, and cleaning and disinfecting products sold by the Pigeon Group.
・In accordance with our CSR Procurement Policy and CSR Procurement Guidelines, along with the Pigeon Group Human Rights Policy, we will procure sustainable palm oil derivatives with due consideration for the environment, human rights, and other relevant factors and respect for the Principles and Criteria for the Production of Sustainable Palm Oil set out by the RSPO2.
・We will support initiatives to incorporate small-scale producers into sustainable supply chains.
・Within our palm oil supply chain, we will respect good faith consultation through the representative bodies of indigenous peoples and local communities, and obtain their free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) to any use of land or resources affecting their land, territory, or resources.
＊1 Palm oil derivatives: Products using components manufactured with palm oil or palm date oil as raw ingredients.
＊2 RSPO: Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
Established November 25, 2024