Commitment

We will utilize the saccharide products developed through our biotechnologies to reduce environmental impacts and support people engaged in agriculture. We aim to expand to 200 end-users by 2030.

Private sector food business / Japan

April 2021 — March 2030

Description

• Reduce the usage of chemical fertilisers and pesticides to ameliorate the soil.

• Increase crop productivity.

• Increase livestock productivity.

Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)

Title

Unique biotech brings well-being to all.

Description

By 2030, Hayashibara Co., Ltd., will contribute to promote safe, sustainable and healthy diets that support people and planetary health by utilising the unique functions of our food ingredients with stakeholders. The company will also:

• Pave the way for healthier and more sustainable food systems for all.

• Develop 100 products by 2025 and 200 products by 2030.

• Reduce environmental impacts and support people engaged in agriculture.

• Improve the productivity and quality of food manufacturers to reduce food loss and waste from the food industry.

• Support 100 cases annually by utilising the food-processing technologies and expert knowledges.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Verified
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SMARTness index

Details

Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Adult obesity
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Policy > Food supply chain
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Linked event(s)
  • 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
  • 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Food systems

Measurement

Key indicator Number of end users (companies/partners)
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 70 End users 2021
Target 200 End users March 2030

Progress

Value Measurement date Status
Progress report 192 end-users March 2024 On Course
Given the current trajectory of progress, the target is on course to be met by the end date.

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