SDGs Declaration
SDGs
Ittoku SDGs Declaration
We support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and act toward achieving them through kushikatsu, Osaka's soul food.
We pursue a range of initiatives to help realize a richer society.
What are the SDGs?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are international goals for a sustainable, better world by 2030, set out in the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" adopted unanimously by member states at the UN Summit in September 2015.
Our three priority areas for achieving the SDGs
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1 Environmentally conscious business activities
We work on energy saving and the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) to lower our environmental impact.
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2 Creating a workplace that works for everyone
By introducing systems that let everyone thrive regardless of nationality, gender, or age, we strive to build a workplace where diverse talent can work with energy.
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3 Community contribution
Recognizing that we are part of the local community, we work to contribute to society.
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1Environmentally conscious business activities
Contributing to the SDGs by reducing and recycling kushikatsu frying oil
Frying oil is an essential ingredient for kushikatsu. At Ittoku we use a great deal of oil every day to serve delicious skewers. That oil is a precious resource of our planet, too, so we work to reduce and recycle it.
Installing equipment that makes frying oil last longer
* "DENBA FRYER" is a product of DENBA Co., Ltd. It releases electrons throughout the oil tank, creating fine electronic vibrations that improve thermal conductivity and suppress oxidation of the oil.
* Introduced at the Main Store and Dotonbori Store in May 2023
* Projected figures assuming introduction at all Ittoku stores.
* Based on the Ministry of the Environment Emission Factor Database (Ver. 2.5)
Implemented at all 14 stores.
* Collected and processed by Hamada Chemical Co., Ltd.
Switching store lighting to LEDs
Ittoku has been switching the lighting used in our stores to LEDs. As of June 2023, the switch is complete at all 14 stores. By building up small efforts, we contribute to preventing global warming.
2Creating a workplace that works for everyone
Building a workplace where diverse talent can thrive
A wide range of people thrive at Ittoku. Among them, our many international staff are vital colleagues who support the company. To create an environment where colleagues still getting used to Japanese language and culture can work comfortably, we appoint international leaders to train new employees. We also pay a leader allowance to help build a sense of purpose.
Team members thriving as "international leaders"
3Community contribution
Donating to Japan for UNHCR
Japan for UNHCR is the Japanese arm of the UN organization established to protect the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. Ittoku is a "UN Refugee Supporter" and backs its work through monthly donations. Those donations go toward emergency response, a stable supply of water and food, and school education and refugee self-reliance support.
About Japan for UNHCR
It is Japan's official support arm backing the work of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. It protects and supports refugees and displaced people forced from their homes by conflict and persecution, and works toward resolving refugee issues worldwide.
