Biodiversity (Nature-Positive Society)
Basic Approach
Aiming to realize a nature-positive society, DNP minimizes its impact on biodiversity throughout the value chain and works to implement initiatives to ensure harmony with regional ecosystems. In accordance with the DNP Group Biodiversity Declaration formulated in March 2010, we examined our relationship with biodiversity in our business activities and selected the following key themes: the sustainable procurement of raw materials and the development of green spaces on business sites. We aim to build a nature-positive value chain by collaborating with government agencies, local authorities, and environmental organizations, and by promoting communication with various stakeholders, including local communities.
Policy
Indicators/Goals
| 2050 Environmental Vision | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| We aim to minimize the impact on biodiversity throughout the entire value chain and achieve harmony with regional ecosystems. | |||
| FY2030 Targets | FY2024 Results | ||
| Procurement Rate of Products Compliant with the Printing and Processing Paper Procurement Guidelines | 100% | 99.5% | |
Endorsement of the TNFD Recommendations
In addition to disclosing information using the framework recommended by the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), we will strive to improve the quality and quantity of information disclosure based on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations, thereby deepening dialogue with stakeholders.
Initiatives
Raw Material Procurement
In August 2012, DNP developed the DNP Group Guidelines for Procurement of Paper for Printing and Converting to achieve zero deforestation and maintain sustainable forest resources because in DNP’s business activi-ties, the procurement of paper relies heavily on and greatly affects the ecosystem. The guidelines stipulate selection criteria for sup-pliers and paper. Our goal is that 100% of the paper we procure is guideline compliant. We promote the use of wood from tree thinning, proactively use FSC®-certified paper, and ensure traceability to advance responsible raw material procurement.
Furthermore, in 2023, the Kyotanabe Plant of DNP Technopack Co., Ltd., a Group company that manufactures packaging materials, obtained ISCC PLUS certification, one of the international certification systems. Through this certification system, we will promote the expanded use of biomass and recycled materials throughout the supply chain using the mass balance method.
Creation of Greenery Areas at Business Sites
DNP is promoting creation of greenery areas at business sites to establish a connection with the surrounding environment and its creatures. We can prevent the theft of animals and plants, overhunting, and overharvesting in the greenery areas of business sites because entry into them is managed. The greenery areas can contribute significantly to the preservation of biodiversity with a low risk of supporting the damage caused by invasive species and natural predators. DNP is carrying out community-based biodiversity conservation activities on the premises of our sites, including the preservation of endangered species and the creation of greenery areas in light of regional ecosystems.
As a base for value creation, we are promoting urban redevelopment in the Ichigaya district of Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, where our head office is located. As part of this, we are developing "Ichigaya no mori (Ichigaya Forest)" as a "new forest in the city."
In October 2023, Ichigaya no mori (Ichigaya Forest) was certified as a Nature Coexistence Site (*1) by the Ministry of the Environment, which is promoting efforts to achieve the 30 by 30 (*1) goal.
In August 2024, it was also registered in the international database as "OECM (*2)."
*1 30by30: The global goal adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) to conserve more than 30% of land and marine areas in a healthy state by 2030. *2 OECM (Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures): Areas where conservation efforts are being made through private sector initiatives, etc., or areas where management without the objective of conservation also contributes to protecting the natural environment.
