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In a PET bottle collection vehicle that patrols Seven-Eleven stores
Euglena biodiesel fuel
First effort to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the supply chain
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
Takematsu Shoji Co., Ltd.
Euglena Co., Ltd.
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Fumihiko Nagamatsu, hereinafter "Seven-Eleven") and Takematsu Shoji Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazuya Kanamori, hereinafter "Takematsu" Euglena") and Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Mitsuru Izumo, hereinafter "Euglena") are using "Pet Bottle Collection Machines" installed at some Seven-Eleven stores in Yokohama City. Our "Euglena Bio-Diesel Fuel" (hereinafter referred to as "Bio Fuel") is used when collecting the collected PET bottles in Takematsu Shoji's vehicle. This initiative is part of the initiative to reduce CO 2 emissions throughout the supply chain.
Seven-Eleven Japan, Takematsu Shoji, and Euglena Co., Ltd. will work together to create an ethical society and improve the sustainability of resources toward the achievement of the SDGs.
Outline of efforts
Utilization of biofuel is CO at the fuel combustion stage 2 Is emitted, but CO is produced by photosynthesis during the growth process of Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena), which is the raw material. 2 Because it absorbs, it is practically CO 2 It is possible to achieve carbon neutrality with emissions of plus or minus zero.
At Seven-Eleven, "CO 2 About "Reduction of Emissions" 2 Not only the amount of emissions (scope 1 + 2), but also scope 3 * 1 CO in the entire supply chain including 2 We are working on reduction. In addition, the "GREEN OIL JAPAN" declaration aims to make Japan an advanced biofuel country. * 2 We requested Takematsu Shoji, which is responsible for collecting PET bottle waste at some stores in Seven-Eleven, to use biofuel, and decided to use the fuel.
Meanwhile, Euglena Co., Ltd. began supplying biofuels produced at the biofuel production demonstration plant in March this year. The number of companies and local governments that use biofuels is expanding, and with this announcement, the total number of companies and local governments that support the "GREEN OIL JAPAN" declaration has reached 31.
* 1 How to call greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Defined in the GHG Protocol, an internationally recognized guideline
* 2 Euglena Co., Ltd., with the completion of the biofuel production demonstration plant in October 2018, Yokohama City, Chiyoda Corporation, Itochu Enex Co., Ltd., Isuzu Motors Ltd., ANA Holdings Co., Ltd., Hiroshima Motors, Industry, Academia and Government Declared "GREEN OIL JAPAN" aiming to "make Japan an advanced biofuel country" with the Cooperation Promotion Council as a supporter
Image of vehicle collecting PET bottles
The details are as follows.
-About the use of biofuel for PET bottle collection vehicles from Seven-Eleven stores-
・ Start of driving: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
・ Collection target: Seven-Eleven stores that have PET bottle collection machines in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
・ Number of units: 1 unit
● Regarding the “GREEN OIL JAPAN” Declaration
With the completion of the biofuel production demonstration plant in October 2018, Euglena declared "GREEN OIL JAPAN" aiming to "make Japan a biofuel advanced country".
By introducing biofuel produced at Our biofuel production demonstration plant to mobile vehicles on land, sea, and air, and by expanding the number of supporters who produce and use biofuel throughout Japan by 2030, biofuel The goal is to establish the business as an industry. By achieving the goals, we will contribute to the SDGs "GOAL7: Affordable and clean energy" and "GOAL13: Take concrete measures against Climate Change."
Euglena Co., Ltd. supports the "GREEN OIL JAPAN" declaration, uses biofuels, supplies raw materials, and cooperates with companies and organizations (transportation-related, restaurant-related, local governments, etc.) that implement and spread biofuels. ) is solicited. https://euglena.jp/greenoiljapan/
-Contact for inquiries from the press-
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. Public Relations Center
Takematsu Shoji Co., Ltd. Sales Strategy Office
Euglena Co., Ltd. Corporate Communication Division