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".
In 2022, we defined environmentally-friendly materials as the criteria for our targets.
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 | Examples of materials |
|---|---|
| Recycled materials | Recycled cotton Recycled wool Recycled polyester Recycled nylon Recycling down |
| Recycled fiber/Semisynthetic fiber | Cupra Rayon Cellulose Lyocell Acetate |
| Organic materials | Organic cotton |
| Other Sustainability Materials | Hemp Biomass materials(PLA, etc.) Unstained/Plant dyeing, etc. |
- 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.
- Virgin cotton, whether organic or not, uses a lot of water, so it is recommended to use recycled cotton whenever possible.
- To be updated as necessary
Metrics and Targets
Usage rate of environmental friendly materials in total production volume: 30% (FY2030)
Actual progress
Usage of environmental friendly materials
| FY2023 Results |
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| Usage rate of environmental friendly materials in total production volume | 19.4% |
Establishment 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 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)