Suntory Holdings Limited
Signing of agreement regarding forest maintenance of “Suntory Natural Water Forest Aichi Inuyama”
– Expanded to 26 locations in 16 prefectures nationwide. Activities in over 12,000 hectares of forest –
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In order to further expand the Suntory Natural Water Sanctuary, a forest maintenance activity aimed at improving water resource cultivation and biodiversity, Suntory Holdings Ltd. is working with Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, to maintain the forest at the Suntory Natural Water Sanctuary Aichi Inuyama. An agreement was concluded on August 2nd (Friday).
The forest covered by this agreement is a city-owned forest in the northeastern part of Inuyama City, which is a water source cultivation area for the Kisogawa Factory (Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture), which manufactures soft drinks.
With this agreement, Suntory Natural Water Forests have expanded to 26 locations in 16 prefectures nationwide, and this is the second such agreement in Aichi Prefecture, following the “University of Tokyo Inuyama Research Forest Project” announced in April.
The Suntory Natural Water Forest, which celebrated its 20th
anniversary last year, conducts detailed surveys of vegetation and geology in all of its forests, and then formulates long-term activity plans with a view to the next 30 to 100 years. In collaboration with over 40 experts in a variety of fields, we are creating rich soil and reducing rainwater by thinning artificial coniferous forests, creating working roads, and taking measures to prevent damage from animals. We aim to cultivate high-quality groundwater by retaining and penetrating the soil. Currently, we are recharging more than twice the amount of groundwater that is pumped up at our domestic factories.
The activities of “Water Positive”, which cultivate water in the water system in excess of the amount of water taken, are connected to the “Nature Positive” initiative, which aims to stop the decline in biodiversity and restore it. We have observed various birds, animals and plants inhabiting the area, including species on the Red List*1 of the Ministry of the Environment and prefectures. We have also been certified by the Ministry of the Environment as a “site in harmony with nature,” the most of any single company
(https://www.suntory.co.jp/news/article/14474.html, https://www. (see suntory.co.jp/news/article/14547.html).
*1 List of endangered wildlife species
As a company that thrives on the blessings of nature and water, the Suntory Group was founded with the purpose of “creating a rich lifestyle culture in harmony with people and nature, and aiming for the brilliance of human life.” Since then, we have aimed to realize a sustainable society.
Regarding water sustainability, which means contributing to the healthy circulation of water in the natural world, we are committed to protecting and nurturing water, which is a precious resource that supports people’s lives and livelihoods, and is the source of the Suntory Group’s corporate activities. We have placed “achieving water sustainability” at the top of our group environmental policy. Based on the “Water Philosophy” shared by the entire group, we are promoting a variety of initiatives globally, including conservation and
restoration activities for the natural environment.
Our group will continue to recognize “water sustainability” as the most important issue in our business activities, and will continue to promote sustainability management by working as a group on activities that lead to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment.
– Record –
●“Suntory Natural Water Forest Aichi Inuyama”
▼Location: Oaza Imai, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture
▼Site area: Approximately 7ha
▼Activity details: Planting and clearing of broad-leaved trees, underbrushing, changing tree species, establishing working roads and sidewalks, effective use of forestry materials*2, research and academic research to improve water resources and biodiversity. , forest maintenance experience training, future use in forest recreation, etc.
*2 The Suntory Group calls wood produced through activities to foster sustainable water and forests “Ikurin materials.”
●“Suntory Natural Water Forest” list
https://www.suntory.co.jp/news/article/mt_items/14644-2.pdf
▼Suntory Group Sustainability
https://www.suntory.co.jp/company/csr/
▼Suntory Group’s “Water Resources”
https://www.suntory.co.jp/company/csr/env_water/
▼Suntory Group’s “Biodiversity”
https://www.suntory.co.jp/company/csr/env_biodiversity/
▼“Suntory Natural Water Forest” homepage
https://www.suntory.co.jp/eco/forest/
▽Contact information for inquiries from customers regarding this matter Suntory Customer Center https://www.suntory.co.jp/customer/
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