Circulation of Resources

The Group believes that it is its responsibility as a company to reduce the use of various resources in business activities and cyclically use limited resources by recycling the resources used as much as possible. In accordance with the Environmental Policy mentioned earlier, we will promote the 3Rs of reusing, reducing, and recycling resources used in the Group, in addition to handling part of reverse logistics related to recycling through business in order to contribute to a sound material-cycle society.

The SG Holdings Group is promoting “green purchasing” to select products with low environmental impact, and as part of this, the uniforms of Sagawa Express are made from recycled PET bottles and are certified by the Eco Mark. From fiscal 2002 to fiscal 2025, approximately 3.72 million eco-friendly uniforms were made from approximately 18.63 million 500ml PET bottles. In addition, the work gloves used by our sales drivers® are also Eco Mark certified.

Process of Making Uniforms

1. 1.
   The labels and caps of PET bottles are removed, and the bottles are washed
2. 2.
   The bottles are crushed to produce PET flakes
3. 3.
   PET flakes are melted to produce fibers
4. 4.
   Sewn uniforms are completed

SG Realty has introduced environmentally friendly construction methods that utilize waste PET bottles for paving and renovation work at its owned properties. In this method, a modifier produced from recycled waste PET bottles is added to asphalt. The high durability and water resistance of the asphalt help reduce the frequency of renovation and repair work, while also lowering environmental impact through the effective use of waste PET bottles.
By fiscal 2025, a cumulative total of 18,274 m² of asphalt pavement had been constructed using this method, corresponding to the recycling of approximately 220,000 waste PET bottles (equivalent to 500 ml PET bottles).
In addition, from fiscal 2025, SG Realty has begun installing fences coated with resin made from recycled PET bottles. Through these fence renovation projects, approximately 600 waste PET bottles (equivalent to 500 ml PET bottles) have also been recycled.

Commercial vehicles used by Sagawa Express and other Group companies are purchased by SG Motors and either resold or properly disposed of by specialized companies in accordance with the recycling law.
In addition, some sites store waste oil, such as engine oil generated during vehicle maintenance, in underground tanks and reuse it as boiler fuel throughout the year, thereby promoting the circulation of resources.
The heat (hot water) generated by the boilers is used for floor heating within the plants and for vehicle washing throughout the year. This helps reduce the consumption of water and detergents while also easing the workload associated with vehicle washing during the winter season.

The Group is contributing to the promotion of a recycling-oriented society by providing a variety of "reverse solutions" that utilize expertise in reverse logistics related to the processing and recycling of waste.

The Home Appliance Repair Service provides a one-stop solution from the pick-up to the actual repair and return of devices in the Home Appliance Repair Center at the Sagawa Tokyo Logistics Center.
In addition, the company has been providing nationwide Home Pick-up Services for Used Small Home Appliances based on the Home Appliance Recycling Act since 2015 as an outsourcing business from ReNet Japan Group Inc.

SG Moving provides “SG-ARK”^*1, a service that supports legal and efficient collection of household appliances for recycling in accordance with the Home Appliance Recycling Act. Retailers that sell home appliances and companies that manage rental properties are required to collect the four designated categories^*2 of appliances2 they sell. When outsourcing this collection, they must arrange licensed collection and transportation operators.
In recent years, with the growth of the e-commerce market and the expansion of sales networks nationwide, it has become increasingly difficult for retailers and other businesses to arrange collection and transportation operators throughout Japan. As a result, issues such as illegal dumping and improper collection by unlicensed operators have emerged, creating challenges for the promotion of resource recycling. SG-ARK enables the smooth arrangement of licensed collection and transportation operators nationwide.

In 2022, to improve convenience for customers, SG Moving formed a business partnership with Renet Japan Recycle Inc., a company specializing in small appliance recycling, and established a scheme that allows the collection of small household appliances in addition to the four major appliance categories handled by SG-ARK. SG Moving has also formed partnerships with municipalities across Japan and is helping address local issues, such as reducing illegal dumping and easing the administrative burden associated with recycling, through the use of this service.

In 2025, SG Moving entered into a partnership agreement with the Association for Electric Home Appliances, which operates the Home Appliance Recycling Ticket System, regarding the collection of appliances not subject to retailer take-back obligations^*3. Through this partnership, consumers can easily apply for collection services via the internet or telephone. In addition, SG Moving is promoting the wider adoption of a comprehensive service that covers all procedures, from issuing a home appliance recycling ticket to removing appliances from their installation location and delivering them to manufacturers for recycling.
SG Moving will continue to strengthen its partnerships with municipalities and promote proper recycling practices, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable recycling-oriented society.

• *1
  “SG-ARK” is a registered trademark of SG Holdings Co., Ltd.
• *2
  Televisions, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines/clothes dryers, and air conditioners (limited to household-use appliances).
• *3
  Used household appliances that are difficult to return to the original retailer due to circumstances such as the retailer being unknown, having gone out of business, or being located far away.

• Environmental Management
• Climate Change (TCFD)
• Circulation of Resources
• Coexistence with Nature
• Pollution Prevention