Realization of a Decarbonized Society

• * The targets for 2030 were certified as Science Based Targets (SBT) in March 2024.

Developments in waste heat (unused energy source) collection, which had not been applied up to this point, are progressing and being effectively applied as a heat source for beer brewing processes and other processes to reduce environmental impact (waste water treatment). Energy formerly used for activities such as heating water have been reduced by applying unused energy sources including heat from beer fermentation and waste heat from boiling processes, combustion, equipment, and waste water treatment.

Sapporo Breweries has installed solar power generation facilities and is promoting the reduction of CO₂ emissions through the use of electricity derived from renewable energy sources.

At Sapporo Breweries, we are working to reduce the amount of fuel and electricity used at our plants by increasing the efficiency of utility facilities^* used in the beer production process and reducing operational losses through a review of the volume control system.

• Boilers, refrigerators, compressors, cogeneration systems, heat pumps, etc.

Sapporo Breweries is actively moving forward with environmentally-friendly measures in freezing facilities for beer manufacturing processes. With the aim of protecting the ozone layer and curbing global warming, we began switching refrigerants in the refrigeration equipment used in the beer manufacturing process in 2018, and are replacing some of the refrigeration facilities with equipment that uses low-GWP refrigerants or natural refrigerants. Furthermore, equipment inspections are regularly made under the Fluorocarbon Emissions Control Act to ensure legal compliance.

The Sapporo Group has been promoting the reorganization of its distribution bases with an upper limit of 150 km for nationwide deliveries since around 2020.

Sapporo Breweries is working on a modal shift, which is to switch distribution methods from trucks to trains and marine transportation, which results in less CO2 emission. To reduce dependence on truck transportation, the company is promoting a modal shift in medium-distance transportation in addition to long-distance transportation, where such shift has been underway for some time

In February 2024, in cooperation with Japan Freight Railway Company, NIPPON TRANSPORTATION WAREHOUSE Co. Ltd., and Japan Freight Liner Company, part of Sapporo Breweries' product transportation from Chiba Brewery to Sendai Distribution Center in Sendai Brewery was switched from truck transportation to rail transportation.
This is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 44 tons per year compared to the previous method.

In addition, by using automatic packing machines for packing work to prevent cargo from collapsing during transportation, it is expected to shorten the packing time during shipment by about 30 minutes. This will reduce the workload of workers and the waiting time of truck drivers.

From January 2026, POKKA SAPPORO Nagoya Plant has achieved virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by switching to carbon offset city gas and 100% of electricity used to virtually renewable energy.
Since 2003, the plant has been promoting continuous energy-saving and decarbonization initiatives, including a fuel switch, the introduction and operational optimization of once-through boilers, and the launch of solar power generation under a PPA model in 2023. Through this latest initiative, we will balance greenhouse gas emissions with absorption, and as a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions plant, we will continue to advance our decarbonization efforts.

POKKA SAPPORO Food & Beverage and the Suntory Group have established a round-trip transportation scheme, starting in November 2024. In this scheme, POKKA SAPPORO beverages and food products are transported on the outbound route between Gunma Prefecture and Okayama Prefecture, while Suntory beverage products are transported on the return route. Through this scheme, the two companies expect to reduce their combined fleet by approximately 150 trucks and CO₂ emissions by about 45 tons annually.

Sapporo Lion has been developing environmentally-friendly restaurants in various forms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
For “Yebisu Bar,” which has been developing in recent years, and for “Ginza Lion,” which has been growing with new restaurants in various regions, energy-conserving LED lighting has been used for most hall lighting. In existing restaurants as well, lighting has been changed to LED lighting and kitchens have also been transitioning to environmentally-friendly refrigerators and icemakers.

Furthermore, energy and water conservation pamphlets have been distributed to each restaurant and water and utility charges have also been visualized to grasp excess and uneven use in different time slots. Based on information from these activities, energy conservation activities are being implemented during business hours, such as frequently turning switches on and off, configuring proper temperatures for air conditioning and kitchen equipment, along with appropriate operation methods.

POKKA SAPPORO Food & Beverage participated in a carbon footprint calculation demonstration based on the Common Carbon Footprint (CFP) Calculation Guide for Processed Foods published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in April 2025, and conducted the calculation for "Kireto Lemon W Lemon (500ml PET bottle)." The CFP analysis of this product confirmed that raw material procurement accounts for over 60% of its greenhouse gas emissions.