Approach and Policy
The Otsuka group has identified “Circular Economy” as a material issue in its environmental activities. In this regard, we believe it is critical to take prompt actions to advance plastic recycling and curb marine plastic pollution, which have become serious worldwide challenges in recent years.
We formulated the Otsuka Group Plastic Policy with the aim of contributing to a sustainable society.
Otsuka Group Plastic Policy
Fundamental Concept
PET bottles comprise the majority of plastic containers and packaging used for consumer products by our group companies. For this reason, we believe that by promoting PET bottle recycling, we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuel and thereby contribute to environmental conservation. Our plan is to use PET bottles manufactured from recycled and plant-based materials and increase the percentage of such sustainable resource use in our production processes globally to 100% by 2030 and by 2050, we aim to eliminate the use of petroleum-based raw materials in all consumer products.
Our Vision for 2050
For our entire line of consumer products, we will endeavor to use packaging that supports a sustainable society:
- No use of plastics made from petroleum-based materials
- Promote use of recycled, plant-based, and biodegradable materials
- Promote use of reusable packaging
Our Goal for 2030
- Achieve 100% use of recycled and plant-based materials in our PET bottles.
- Adopt new alternative materials (such as paper containers) as beverage containers, and increase the use of existing can containers.
- Promote the reuse model for beverage containers by adoption of reusable containers through a circular sales model as well as the use of personal bottles and squeeze bottles for existing powder-type products.
- Promote the use of alternative material containers in parallel with the recycling of beverage containers.
To advance PET material recycling, it is essential to recycle PET bottles for use as raw material. Together with our various stakeholders, we will advance our global efforts on proper collection and recycling of used PET bottles.
(Revised July 2022)
> Please refer to the Environmental Report (Plastic Policy) 