Core Principles
The Otsuka group recognizes that biodiversity is an indispensable natural capital for all business activities. As a member of a society that benefits from nature, we will take into consideration the impact of our business activities on biodiversity and work to conserve and restore biodiversity towards realizing a sustainable society that passes rich nature to future generations.
Otsuka Group Biodiversity Policy
Guidelines
- We will clarify the relationship between biodiversity and business activities throughout the supply chain and promote the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources.
- We will promote the development of biodiversity considerate products and technologies and strive to reduce the impact on nature.
- We will respect international agreements on biodiversity and comply with treaties and laws and ensure the proper access and use of genetic resources, as well as the fair and equitable distribution of the benefits accruing therefrom.
- We will communicate with various stakeholders such as administrative agencies, local residents, and NGOs, and collaborate with local communities, to conserve and restore biodiversity.
- We will strive to promote conservation activities by raising awareness about the relationship between our business activities and biodiversity.
(Revised in April 2024)
Relationship between Biodiversity and Business Activities
Indicators and Goals
The Otsuka group has established the 2050 Environmental Vision, “Net Zero,” which aims to reduce the total environmental impact across all our business activities to zero. As a mid-term biodiversity target, the group has set a target of 100% use of RSPO certified palm*1 oil and sustainable paper*2 by 2028. We are promoting sustainable and responsible procurement (sustainable procurement) initiatives by promoting business operations considerate of ecosystems.
- *1Certified sustainable oil approved by RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)
- *2Certified paper or recycled paper that complies with the forest certification system under appropriate management
> Please refer to the Environmental Report (Biodiversity)