Manufacturing products using environmentally friendly materials
As a manufacturing company, Sanyo takes a sustainable perspective and reduces the environmental impact of its business activities by reviewing the raw materials and materials used in its products. We will also propose and provide sustainable fashion to our customers.
We will reduce our environmental impact by increasing the use of environmentally friendly materials that generate less CO2 and consume less water. We will also procure environmentally friendly raw materials and develop products.
We will promote sustainable activities by providing high-quality products that customers will use for a long time, based on our tagline, "TIMELESS WORK. Let's make really good products".
We defined environmentally conscious materials as the basis for our targets in 2022 and updated the definition in 2026.
These voluntary standards were determined by the Sustainability Committee after consultation with major suppliers in Japan, with reference to the standards of ECOALF, a precedent in other countries. Our goal is to use environmentally friendly materials for 30% of our total production volume by fi fiscal 2030.
| Material classification | Material Name |
|---|---|
| Recycled materials¹ | Recycled cotton³/Recycled wool Recycled polyester/Recycled nylon Recycled Acrylic/Recycling down Recycled Cashmere |
| Regenerated fiber²/semi-synthetic fiber | Cupra/Rayon Cellulose/Lyocell Acetate |
| Organic materials¹ | Organic cotton³ |
| Plant-based materials | Linen・Ramie/Kapok/Reed Pineapple/ Paper・Japanese paper・paper yarn/ Bamboo/Banana/Polylactic acid |
| Biomass materials | Biomass polyester/ biomass nylon |
| Regenerative materials | Regenerative cotton³/ Regenerative wool |
|
Materials with dyeing and finishing processes that reduce environmental impact |
Undyed/ Plant dyeing without the use of harmful precious metals/ Fluorine-free (C-zero) finish/ Chlorine-free shrink-proofin |
1: When using recycled materials and organic materials, the use of materials that have obtained third-party certifications such as GRS certification, GOTS certification, and OCS certification is recommended.
2: While recycled fibers contribute to reducing GHG emissions, there is a view that the use of hazardous chemicals and the extraction of raw materials, which have adverse effects on the environment and human health, lead to deforestation.
3: Virgin cotton requires significant water resources for cultivation regardless of organic certification, so we recommend prioritizing the use of recycled cotton as much as possible, and adopting regenerative cotton or certified organic cotton as needed.
Metrics and Targets
Usage rate of environmental friendly materials in total production volume: 30% (FY2030)
Actual progress
Use of Eco-Friendly Materials
We use "environmentally conscious materials" as defined by our company across each brand.
Environmentally conscious material usage rate (FY2025)
ECOALF：100%
Brand Official Website & StoreEPOCA：33.1%
Brand Official Website & StoreApplicable products are hereMACKINTOSH PHILOSOPHY (MEN): 32.7%
Brand Official Website & StoreEligible merchandise "Flex Dry Chino" is hereEligible merchandise "TROTTER #000" is hereEligible merchandise "TROTTER #000 New Colours" is hereTO BE CHIC：31.1%
Brand Official Website & StoreApplicable products are hereEstablishment of sustainable award in SANYO awards (product category)
To promote the development of superior products from a sustainable perspective, we established the Sustainable Award in the product category of SANYO Awards*. The Sustainable Award, which was established in fiscal 2022, covers products produced and sold by all of our brands. Selection is made based on a comprehensive assessment of sustainability considerations, content of initiatives, topicality, and digestion rate. We provide incentives to planning team who are involved in the award-winning products.
- SANYO Awards: The name of the in-house award, which had been held continuously as a salesperson award ceremony for many years, was changed to SANYO Awards in 2017, and was expanded by adding the Product Division to the Retail Division. Through this in-house award, we aim to improve the morale of our employees who provide integrated services from product development to sales, which will lead to further strengthening of our product and sales capabilities.
Award-winning products
Sustainable Award in the product category of SANYO awards 2025
"MACKINTOSH PHILOSOPHY"
"【MP STANDARD TROUSERS】STYLE002 SLIM FIT Flex Dry Chinos"
Points of selection
- This is an original material from MACKINTOSH PHILOSOPHY MEN'S, and recycled materials have been used since the development stage.
- While having a texture similar to natural materials, it features functionality that leverages polyester characteristics such as quick-drying moisture absorption, wrinkle resistance, and cooling touch sensation.
- By using sustainable materials in long-selling merchandise, sustainability can naturally permeate into customers' daily lives.
- Due to very high repeat purchases, new colors have been added, and the product has maintained its popularity for 10 years while being gradually improved.
Award-winning products
Sustainable Award in the product category of SANYO awards 2024
"MACKINTOSH LONDON"
"Bicolor taffeta short coat"
Points of selection
- Actively use recycled materials to reduce environmental impact (60% recycled polyester)
- The trendy design has gained support as a new popular product for spring and summer
- Proposing sustainable fashion by combining sustainable materials with diverse styling
Award-winning products
Sustainable Award in the product category of SANYO awards 2023
"CAST:"
"Pleated combination blouse"
Points of selection
- Use recycled polyester fiber for design blouse, a popular product
- Wrinkle resistant material and great design make it a hit
- Products that are both environmentally friendly and fashionable
Award-winning products
Sustainable Award in the product category of SANYO awards 2022
"MACKINTOSH PHILOSOPHY"
"Trotter Blazer #096"
Points of selection
- Implementing sustainable initiatives for mainstay product series
- Used recycled polyester yarn from clothes
- Can be washed at home
- The replacement buttons change the atmosphere so that you can use it for a long time (only available in store colors)