Zevero Partners with Sumitomo Foods for Enhanced Sustainability Initiatives

Zevero and Sumitomo Foods: A Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Practices

In a groundbreaking initiative, Zevero, a global startup headquartered in Tokyo, has joined forces with Sumitomo Foods, a prominent player in the food industry. The collaboration aims to bolster Sumitomo Foods' sustainability management by employing innovative consulting strategies tailored to promote decarbonization and sustainable practices within the company.

Background and Goals of the Collaboration

Sumitomo Foods has committed itself to being a professional in the food sector, emphasizing the supply of safe, high-quality products while addressing significant social issues. Their ambition is to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society where people can live healthily and with peace of mind. By partnering with Zevero, a specialist in sustainability backed by AI technology and expert insights, Sumitomo Foods aims to identify crucial sustainability challenges, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop an effective data management structure.

Zevero's robust platform and consulting services will provide comprehensive support from identifying materiality to ensuring internal alignment, thereby accelerating long-term value creation and enhancing transparency towards stakeholders.

Voices from the Leadership

In light of this partnership, Masaya Harashima, the Managing Director of Sumitomo Foods, expressed, "As the World Food Curator, we aim to contribute to a sustainable society throughout our value chain, from product procurement to production, sales, and consumption. With Zevero's support, we are determined to establish our unique materiality and address social challenges through our business activities."

Marvin Mori, the CEO of Zevero Japan, stated, "It is a great honor to collaborate with Sumitomo Foods, a key player in the food supply chain, as there is a global demand for food safety and sustainability. We will consistently support their initiatives, from problem identification to internal implementation, advancing sustainability in the food industry together."

Overview of Sumitomo Foods

As a core company in the food sector under the Sumitomo Corporation Group, Sumitomo Foods deals with a wide range of products, including food, meat, beverages, grains, oils, and sugars. The company has pledged to pursue safety, sustainability, and contribute to environmental protection through various initiatives. Details on their offerings and commitments can be found on their official site.

About Zevero

Zevero specializes in supporting companies' sustainability strategies through a mix of platform services and consulting. Leveraging a powerful AI engine for automatic emissions matching combined with expert insights, Zevero assists in crafting sustainability strategies, managing emissions, and facilitating ESG disclosures and branding. Their innovative approach integrates AI and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) technologies, not only visualizing emissions but also proposing actionable reduction measures. Additionally, their AI-driven support for ESG reporting aligned with domestic and international disclosure standards significantly alleviates operational burdens for businesses. Currently, Zevero offers services to companies across over 20 countries and provides wide-ranging support to both small and large enterprises in Japan. Their world-class technology and consulting efforts are accelerating the decarbonization transformation. More information is available on their official website.