Our view towards the environment

Based on our corporate vision of “Better Systems, Better World”, it is in our DNA to build a better society. To realize a sustainable society, we are working on achieving environmental impact reduction as well as maximizing our corporate value. Since our printing and logistics services consume energy and materials such as paper, we will strive to reduce environmental impact by designing an environmentally friendly sharing platform.

Endorsement of and Response to TCFD Recommendations

In April 2021, we expressed our support for TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) recommendations and joined the TCFD consortium, which is comprised of companies and financial institutions etc. that endorse this initiative.
In addition, we have started scenario analysis based on the TCFD recommendations from 2022.

Initiatives to Address Climate Change

Our policies on climate change

  • Climate change has had a significant impact on people’s lives and the state of business. At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos in recent years, abnormal weather and a failure of climate change measures were deemed to be of high risk. To fulfill our duties for the future of our planet, our company and employees are committing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • We will improve energy efficiency based on the appropriate measurement and disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, we will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the entire industry value chain, supporting our clients and partners through our services and activities.

Metrics and Targets

The GHG emissions for the last three years are shown in the ESG data linked below.

For GHG emissions associated with our group’s business activities (Scope 1 + Scope 2), we have newly set with a target of achieving a 100% reduction by FY2027. To reduce GHG emissions across the entire value chain, we will continue to promote efficient resource use and waste reduction utilizing technology.

Greenhouse gas reduction

Our activities in the office

To reduce our environmental impact, we encourage casual and business-casual attire and optimize energy use by setting higher indoor temperatures during summer and lower temperatures during winter. In February 2025, we relocated our headquarters to the Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower. The building is powered entirely by renewable energy that is CO₂-free and aligned with the international RE100 initiative. Accordingly, all electricity used at our headquarters now comes from renewable sources. By choosing an environmentally conscious business environment, we aim to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Efficient delivery

Hacobell, a logistics service of our group, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by visualizing and improving efficiency of delivery operations. This solution proposes optimal delivery methods and routes, improving operational efficiency of our partners as well as reducing the environmental footprint.

We also provide solutions to visualize CO₂ emissions during delivery, and support the partners’ efforts towards decarbonization by providing data in relation to Scope 3.

Digital Printing

At RAKSUL FACTORY, a subsidiary of RAKSUL Group, digital printing is implemented. Digital printing does not require aluminum plates, as data is directly sent to the printing machine for printing, making it more environmentally advantageous for smaller print runs compared to offset printing. Additionally, it allows for printing in small batches as needed, reducing unnecessary printing and minimizing waste. Going forward, we will continue to promote efforts to reduce environmental impact through partial conversion to digital printing based on demand.

Efficient use of paper resources

Raksul, our printing service, prioritizes the efficient use of paper resources. In the normal printing process, multiple copies of the same document are printed on a sheet of paper large enough to print eight A4 sheets. Because of this, during the cutting process and test printing process, it is common to print more than necessary. In comparison, Raksul reduces the use of wasted paper by creating printing data for orders received from all over the country through our EC site in a way that maximizes the use of paper and minimizes waste.

Environmentally friendly commercial products

FSC® Forest Certification System

In order to meet customer needs such as the use of sustainable materials and to further promote environmental conservation efforts, we acquired FSC COC certification under the FSC forest certification system on March 7, 2023. The CoC certification certifies the continuity from procurement of raw materials to production, processing and distribution that enables traceability (tracking of production and distribution history) of the product and indicates that it is a highly reliable product made from properly managed forests. We will strive to promote the use of forest certified products, which are environmentally friendly resources, through our sales.

*FSC® certification is an international forest certification system based on principles and criteria of responsible forest management endorsed by a consensus of environmental, social, and economic stakeholders. The label identifies products made from properly managed certified forests and other low-risk sources, and consumers can support responsible forest management by purchasing these products.

Packing and cushioning materials

Danball One,our packaging service,promote sustainability initiatives through environmentally friendly packaging and cushioning materials. We one-stop planning, development, and production of corrugated board made from FSC® certified paper optimizes transaction costs and contributes to the price point for customers. We are also developing environmentally friendly products such as Arrow Air Cushion, a cushioning material that reuses cutting scraps and used paper from printing companies and contains no harmful chemical substances.