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Kewpie Group's Commitment to Sustainability

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Kewpie Corporation, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has announced an ambitious plan to switch to 100% renewable energy at ten significant sites by 2025. This initiative is expected to lead to a reduction of approximately 20,000 tons of CO2 emissions, contributing to Kewpie's larger goal of reducing CO2 emissions by over 50% compared to 2013 levels by 2030.

The Kewpie Kobe Factory has already achieved net-zero status in energy usage for both electricity and fuel as of 2022. Following this milestone, Kewpie Tamago Co., Ltd.'s Sanda Factory located in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, is scheduled to complete its transition to renewable energy by September 2024. Similarly, the transition at the Toritsu Kewpie Co., Ltd. in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, is expected to be finalized in January 2025.

Moreover, starting in April 2025, an additional seven locations will also shift to 100% renewable energy. This move reflects Kewpie Group's ongoing efforts to accelerate its initiatives designed to mitigate environmental impact and work towards a more sustainable society.

Main Details of the Initiative

1. Target Locations: A total of ten sites across Japan (focusing solely on electricity).

2. Implementation Schedule:
- September 2024: Kewpie Tamago Co., Ltd. Sanda Factory
- January 2025: Toritsu Kewpie Co., Ltd.
- April 2025:
- Kewpie Goka Factory (Ibaraki Prefecture)
- Kewpie Nakakawahara Factory (Fuchu City, Tokyo)
- Kewpie Izumisano Factory (Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture)
- Kaishin Kewpie Co., Ltd. (Aomori Prefecture)
- Shunsai Deli Co., Ltd. Akishima Operations (Akishima City, Tokyo)
- Salad Club Nakakawahara Factory (Fuchu City, Tokyo)
- Kewpie Tamago Co., Ltd. Fuchu Factory (Fuchu City, Tokyo)
- November 2025: Aohata Co., Ltd. Jam Factory (Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture)

3. Execution Method: Kewpie will procure renewable energy by purchasing from local power companies that offer renewable energy plans.

4. Collaborating Power Companies: Tohoku Electric Power, Tokyo Electric Power, Kansai Electric Power, Chugoku Electric Power, and Kyushu Electric Power.

Through the concerted efforts of its team and partnerships with key power providers, Kewpie Group remains dedicated to promoting sustainability. This ambitious renewable energy initiative is just one facet of their commitment to environmental stewardship and their goal of a more sustainable future for society.

For more information on Kewpie's sustainability efforts, visit their official page on climate change responses here.