Kikkoman Group Environmental Philosophy
The Kikkoman Group will respect the working of nature and contribute to the realization of a society comfortable to live in through our corporate activities keeping harmony with the environment.
Established on 19 October 1992, revised on 10 May 2007
LuciPac A3 Series – Transition to 100% Biomass-Based Polypropylene
Beginning in September 2023, Kikkoman Biochemifa Company is gradually replacing conventional petroleum-based polypropylene used in the LuciPac A3 swabs with 100% biomass-based polypropylene based on the mass balance approach, supplied by ITOCHU PLASTICS INC. This material, produced by SK geo centric Co., Ltd. (Korea), uses bionaphtha derived from renewable raw materials such as:
- Agricultural and food-industry waste
- Residues
- Recycled cooking oil
This initiative supports a reduction in fossil resource dependency and contributes to lower CO2 emissions throughout the product life cycle.
Certified Sustainability: ISCC PLUS
LuciPac A3’s biomass-based polypropylene has received ISCC PLUS certification — a global standard ensuring sustainability and traceability from raw material to final product.
What is ISCC PLUS?
ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is a globally recognized system verifying that bio-based and recycled materials are responsibly sourced, tracked, and processed across the supply chain.
The certification ensures full traceability and transparency, supporting a circular and bio-based economy.
Mass Balance Approach
A scientifically verified method in which bio-based and fossil-based raw materials are mixed during manufacturing, with sustainability attributes assigned proportionally to the final product based on input volumes — ensuring reliable accounting of renewable content.
- Renewable Resources Biomass-Based Polypropylene Adopted 100% for LuciPac Series. | Kikkoman Biochemifa
- Kikkoman Biochemifa Company has decided to introduce the mass balance approach! The effectiveness of the mass balance approach plastics in manufacturing products for the world. - Equally beautiful.
- ISCC-L-81 ISCC System (iscc-system.org)-LuciPac
Easy Plate Series – Designed for Environmental Responsibility
Compared to conventional petri dishes, Easy Plate requires only 1/20th of the space and produces 55% less CO2 emissions.
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Space Saving | 10 petri dishes = 10 Easy Plate sheets (1/20th of the space required) |
| Waste Reduction | Lighter, thinner design drastically cuts down on plastic waste. |
| CO2 Reduction | 55% lower CO2 emissions from raw materials, production, and disposal. |
| Efficient Logistics | Compact packaging reduces shipping emissions and storage footprint |
According to research by DNP, Easy Plate generates approximately 55% less CO2 compared to conventional plate count agar.
Prepared Media Plate (Easy Plate)｜Test kit ❘ Kikkoman Biochemifa Company
Environmental Initiatives
