Lawson seeks to reduce the environmental burden by implementing an efficient nationwide distribution network and introducing eco-friendly vehicles and facilities.
We will promote various initiatives with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions from delivery vehicles per store by 50% by 2030 compared to the 2013 level.
We use trucks equipped with two temperature zones partitioned to separate chilled products* from unchilled products, making it possible to more efficiently transport both in one vehicle. We have also adjusted the delivery frequency for daily necessities, processed foods, and frozen foods. These initiatives have facilitated a reduction in daily average deliveries per store (excluding newspapers, books, magazines and cigarettes) to 7.0, from 16 in 1989.
*Chilled products: Rice dishes, dairy products, desserts and other items that must be kept refrigerated.
Lawson has been promoting efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by optimizing store delivery diagrams created using AI. Since October 2021, we have been using AI-created store delivery diagrams to make deliveries from our distribution center for regular-temperature and frozen products in Gunma Prefecture to approximately 400 stores. The AI analyzes routes that minimize CO2 emissions and delivery costs from a combination of stores in multiple directions.
Delivery truck
Eco-tire
Awarding ceremony of recognition for eco-friendly drivers
We train drivers to always avoid unnecessary idling and noise. Seeking to raise driver awareness, we also have a awarding system of recognition to logistics contractors that promote eco-friendly driving.
In July 2021, we started a trial of a hydrogen-fueled fuel cell light-duty truck at our distribution center in Ota Ward, Tokyo, with the aim of contributing to creating a sustainable society that responds to the need to curb global warming and diversify energy sources. A pilot test using this truck was conducted to deliver boxed meals and rice balls to approximately 20 Lawson stores in Tokyo.
Furthermore, we started to use hydrogen-fueled fuel cell light-duty trucks jointly developed by Toyota Motor Corporation and Isuzu Motors Limited. In May 2023, we introduced one truck each at our distribution centers in Fukushima, Tokyo. We will be making efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions from delivery by gradually expanding the areas where fuel cell light-duty trucks are used to deliver products.