Unicharm Selected as 'Supplier Engagement Leader' in CDP 2025
Unicharm Corporation has been recognized as a 'Supplier Engagement Leader' by the international environmental non-profit CDP for its efforts in climate change mitigation across its supply chain. Under its long-term ESG goal, 'Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035,' the company is accelerating initiatives toward a net-zero society through GHG emission reductions, renewable energy adoption, and strengthened supplier collaboration.
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Unicharm Corporation (President & CEO: Takahisa Takahara) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a 'Supplier Engagement Leader' for 2025 by CDP, an international non-profit organization based in London, UK.
About CDP
CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) is an international non-profit organization established in the UK in 2000. It requests companies and local governments to disclose information on environmental issues such as climate change and water resource management, and evaluates their efforts. CDP's disclosure and evaluation process is highly regarded by institutional investors worldwide.
About Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA)
The Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) is a system by which CDP evaluates how companies collaborate with their suppliers to promote climate change measures across their entire supply chain. Evaluation criteria include governance, Scope 3 emission management, target setting, risk management processes, and collaboration with suppliers.
About CDP 2025 'Supplier Engagement Leader'
Companies that receive top ratings in the SEA based on CDP's climate change questionnaire are selected as 'Supplier Engagement Leaders.' These leaders play a crucial role in transitioning to a net-zero, sustainable economy by encouraging their suppliers to take action against climate change.
Our Initiatives
We have established the long-term ESG goal 'Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035,' setting 16 key themes, indicators, and targets across four areas: 'Protecting and Supporting Our Health,' 'Protecting and Supporting Social Health,' 'Protecting and Supporting Earth's Health,' and 'Unicharm Principles.'
In the 'Protecting and Supporting Earth's Health' area, we are promoting the following:
- Positioning climate change as a priority, we are promoting GHG emission reductions. In October 2024, we received certification for the 'SBT 1.5°C target' from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- We aim for 100% renewable energy in our business operations by 2030, promoting solar power systems and renewable energy certificates across 36 sites globally. As of the end of 2025, 11 sites have achieved 100% renewable energy.
- We aim for 'Zero Plastic Waste,' 'Zero CO2 Emissions,' and 'Zero Deforestation' by 2050, focusing on value chain construction and plastic reduction.
- We have established calculation rules compliant with the 'GHG Protocol' to reduce GHG emissions across the value chain, calculating CO2 emissions per product more accurately.
- We utilize Sedex for risk management regarding social and environmental issues in the supply chain. By the end of December 2025, we aim to have established relationships on the Sedex platform with approximately 52% of our material suppliers and external manufacturing partners.
We will continue to strengthen collaboration with our suppliers to promote CO2 reduction activities toward a low-carbon society.
About CDP
CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) is an international non-profit organization established in the UK in 2000. It requests companies and local governments to disclose information on environmental issues such as climate change and water resource management, and evaluates their efforts. CDP's disclosure and evaluation process is highly regarded by institutional investors worldwide.
About Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA)
The Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) is a system by which CDP evaluates how companies collaborate with their suppliers to promote climate change measures across their entire supply chain. Evaluation criteria include governance, Scope 3 emission management, target setting, risk management processes, and collaboration with suppliers.
About CDP 2025 'Supplier Engagement Leader'
Companies that receive top ratings in the SEA based on CDP's climate change questionnaire are selected as 'Supplier Engagement Leaders.' These leaders play a crucial role in transitioning to a net-zero, sustainable economy by encouraging their suppliers to take action against climate change.
Our Initiatives
We have established the long-term ESG goal 'Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035,' setting 16 key themes, indicators, and targets across four areas: 'Protecting and Supporting Our Health,' 'Protecting and Supporting Social Health,' 'Protecting and Supporting Earth's Health,' and 'Unicharm Principles.'
In the 'Protecting and Supporting Earth's Health' area, we are promoting the following:
- Positioning climate change as a priority, we are promoting GHG emission reductions. In October 2024, we received certification for the 'SBT 1.5°C target' from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- We aim for 100% renewable energy in our business operations by 2030, promoting solar power systems and renewable energy certificates across 36 sites globally. As of the end of 2025, 11 sites have achieved 100% renewable energy.
- We aim for 'Zero Plastic Waste,' 'Zero CO2 Emissions,' and 'Zero Deforestation' by 2050, focusing on value chain construction and plastic reduction.
- We have established calculation rules compliant with the 'GHG Protocol' to reduce GHG emissions across the value chain, calculating CO2 emissions per product more accurately.
- We utilize Sedex for risk management regarding social and environmental issues in the supply chain. By the end of December 2025, we aim to have established relationships on the Sedex platform with approximately 52% of our material suppliers and external manufacturing partners.
We will continue to strengthen collaboration with our suppliers to promote CO2 reduction activities toward a low-carbon society.
FAQ
Is CDP evaluation important for Taiwanese companies?
Yes, as Taiwanese manufacturers are deeply integrated into global supply chains, meeting international environmental standards is essential for maintaining business partnerships.