Reduce CO₂ emission

In order to reduce the environmental impact of store operations, as well as ensure appropriate electricity usage, the PPIH Group has introduced LED lighting, which consumes less electricity, across all stores, as well as control equipment for air conditioning and refrigerated/freezer cases, and lighting dimmers and switches.
We are also working to reduce CO₂ emissions by distributing an energy-saving operations manual to store employees and encouraging them to use energy efficiently.
In addition, UNY has obtained ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system at its head office and all of its stores. As one of the ISO environmental goals, and has set targets for reducing the consumption of electricity, gas, and heavy oil at each of it's stores, and is promoting energy saving efforts.

(As of June 2024)

In order to promote business activities with less environmental impact, we operate our stores using renewable energy and reduce CO₂ emissions through our business activities.

Stores which have made effective use of ceiling mounted solar panels

MEGA Don Quijote Kofu Store

MEGA Don Quijote Sendaitomiya Store

Piago Bisai Store

Piago Kakamigahara Store

A logistics partner, the SENKO Group, has been using truck transportation for the entire distance between its Kanto (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) and Kansai (Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture) bases, but has switched to rail transportation (modal shift) for a part of the distance in order to reduce environmental impact. In implementing the modal shift, there were some issues such as waiting time during loading/unloading and longer cargo handling time, but we were able to adjust the time and quantity of cargo and achieved a significant reduction in terms of CO₂ emissions and driver operating time.

PPIC, the Group's partnership organization for expanding exports of Japanese agricultural, livestock, and fishery products, provides the shortest route transportation for direct exports from production areas. By exporting products overseas without passing through Tokyo and other depots, we are able to shorten the conventional domestic overland transportation distance and contribute to the reduction of CO₂ emissions.

As an example, when Sweet Potatoes from Kagoshima Prefecture are exported via Tokyo, the distance traveled is approximately 1,400km for domestic transportation alone, but by exporting directly from the production area to overseas, the distance traveled can be reduced to approximately 30km, a 98% reduction. In addition, temperature-controlled containers are used to transport agricultural products from Japan, ensuring that the freshness of agricultural products is maintained even during shipping to overseas stores. Appropriate temperature control prevents damage to the products and significantly reduces waste during the export period. In addition, products that lose their freshness during the sales process are used for side dishes prepared in the store in order to reduce food loss.

Japanese products lined up in stores in the freshest condition

In-store cooking brings Japanese menu items to the store shelves