What We Aim to Achieve
To leave a rich earth for the future of babies born tomorrow, we are implementing the Pigeon Green Action Plan, which includes objectives for decarbonization, a circular society, and coexistence with nature
Individual Issues
Pigeon Group is promoting energy conservation by installing solar panels, purchasing renewable energy (electricity), making equipment more energy-efficient, and introducing LED lighting to achieve net-zero Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In addition, we have begun calculating the Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions of the entire Pigeon Group from the fiscal year 2021 results, and will set reduction targets in accordance with SBT certification standards and promote our efforts.
Global plastic production continues to increase, and much of the Pigeon Group’s product packaging uses plastic as well. In order to achieve a sustainable society, the Pigeon Group will begin watching over products for their whole lifetime by promoting circular monozukuri (manufacturing). By 2030, 50% by weight of the materials used in the Pigeon Group’s packaging will be either plant-derived or recycled. Additionally, by the same year, all of Pigeon’s packaging will be reusable, recyclable, and/or compostable by design.
Sterilization Tongs for Nursing Bottles (Old packaging)
Sterilization Tongs for Nursing Bottles (New packaging)
At Pigeon, we promote the adoption of forest-certified paper that uses timber from responsibly managed forests as its raw material, as well as recycled paper. The skincare, washing, and cleaning products manufactured and sold by the Pigeon Group include components manufactured from palm oil and palm kernel oil among their raw materials. We will increase the use of RSPO-certified palm oil in the skincare, washing, and cleaning products it manufactures.
Targets and Progress
| Individual issues | 2030/2050 targets | 2023 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2 & 3) | ・2050—Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions: Net Zero |
・Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions: |
| Circular manufacturing |
・2030—Plant-derived or recycled materials in packaging: 50% by weight ・2030—Reusable/recyclable/compostable packaging: 100% |
・Currently under review, including the proportion of plant-derived or recycled materials used
|
| Using sustainable resources (paper & palm oil) | ・2030—Sustainable paper usage rate in packaging: 100% ・2030—RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil usage rate in Pigeon-manufactured skincare/washing/cleaning products: 100% (including RSPO Credits) |
・58％(of SKUs) ・15％ |
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
| 8th Medium-Term Business Plan Targets (2025) |
|---|
p>2050 Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions: Net Zero |
| 2023 Results/Progress |
|
Scope 1&2 GHG emissions 60% reduction from FY2018 |
Circular manufacturing
| 8th Medium-Term Business Plan Targets (2025) |
|---|
2030 Plant-derived or recycled materials in packaging: 50% by weight |
| 2023 Results/Progress |
|
The ratio of plant-derived and recycled materials in each material is under scrutiny. |
Using sustainable resources (paper & palm oil)
| 8th Medium-Term Business Plan Targets (2025) |
|---|
2030 Sustainable paper usage rate in packaging: 100% 2030 RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil usage rate in Pigeon-manufactured skincare/washing/cleaning products: 100%(including RSPO Credits)* Use of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil usage rate in Pigeon-manufactured skincare/washing/cleaning products: 30％ (including RSPO Credits) ※Excluding Other brand products |
| 2023 Results/Progress |
・58%(compared to the number of SKUs) ・15% |
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
Environmental Management System
As a company that operates business activities globally, we are working on environmental activities not only to merely reduce environmental impact but as a management system based on the PDCA spiral for continuous improvements.
At the end of 2020, 100% of the Pigeon Group’s production sites have obtained ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems.
Pigeon Group Companies with ISO 14001 Certification
| Company/facility | Location |
|---|---|
| Tsukuba Office, Pigeon Corporatio | Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan |
| Pigeon Home Products Corporation | Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Pigeon Manufacturing Hyogo Corporation | Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
| Pigeon Manufacturing Ibaraki Corporation | Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan |
| PIGEON MANUFACTURING (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | China |
| PIGEON INDUSTRIES (CHANGZHOU) CO., LTD. | China |
| PIGEON INDIA PVT. LTD. | India |
| PIGEON INDUSTRIES (THAILAND) CO., LTD. | Thailand |
| THAI PIGEON CO., LTD. | Thailand |
| PT PIGEON INDONESIA | Indonesia |
| LANSINOH LABORATORIES MEDICAL DEVICES DESIGN INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE LTD. CO. | Turkey |
