Contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society by promoting energy conservation

We are progressively converting light bulbs used in our stores to LED.

• ・By 2023, we have switched approximately 40% of our in-store customer seating lighting. After 2024, we will promote the switchover mainly in suburban restaurants.
• ・We are promoting a plan to replace our refrigerators with non-fluorocarbon refrigerators.
• ・We are promoting the replacement of kitchen equipment that reuses waste heat.
• ・To reduce emissions of store used waste oil, We are considering the introduction of equipment to slow oxidation.

Approximately 80% of all restaurants have installed water-saving plugs.

• ・Each faucet installed is effective in reducing water consumption by 30-40%.
• ・As one measure to combat environmental pollution from microplastics, all restaurants switched to biodegradable straws in 2019. Since then, we have switched to biomass straws made from botanically-derived materials and blended.And continue to address the issue of environmental pollution.

Reduce frequency of deliveries.

• ・We are still working to reduce CO2 emissions by reviewing the frequency of food and other deliveries in 2023.

Reduce food loss and promote food recycling.

Reduce food loss and promote food recycling.

• ・Based on past sales results, we manage orders by analyzing trends in food material usage and forecasting demand. We strive to prevent overstocking and reduce food loss.
• ・To ensure a stable supply of foodstuffs, we forecast menu sales and calculate foodstuff usage in advance to optimize stocking levels, prevent overstocking, and reduce food loss.

Efforts to prevent food loss.

• ・We monitor the status of food inventory in our stores and transfer stock between stores. Outlet products of western-style confectioneries generated at the manufacturing process stage in our factories are sold at a discount at designated venues in an effort to reduce food loss.

Promotion of food recycling.

• ・Food waste recycling is underway at six directly managed stores (as of 2023). Plans are in place to expand the number of stores implementing this program in the future.
• ・The disposal of waste oil is gradually being switched to recycling companies.
• ・Food waste recycling is underway at six directly managed stores (as of 2023). Plans are in place to expand the number of stores implementing this program in the future.

Provide safe, trustworthy, and abundant food.

Offer safe and trustworthy food.

• ・Our Restaurants are inspected daily using the 5S inspection list^* of the HACCP sanitation management standard, which has become an international standard since 2021.
• ・Regular audits and guidance are conducted by our in-house sanitation staff. The results of these audits are shared among the business units in charge, health and safety personnel, and executives to improve hygiene management awareness and accuracy.
• ・We conduct annual hygiene inspections of our stores by an external hygiene agency.

*We use a check sheet to check the status of implementation of the activities of organization, orderliness, cleaning, cleanliness, and discipline.

Efforts to provide an abundance of food.

• ・In 2017, we started a direct import business specializing in Italian wines. We are now able to discover new Italian wines and offer them in our directly managed restaurants to suit each occasion.
• ・We operate the only overseas branch of the 150-year-old CAFE LANDTMANN in Vienna, Austria, in Aoyama to introduce traditional Austrian cuisine and café culture.

Environments where a diverse workforce can be active

Promotion of employment of foreign nationals

• ・We employ locally hired workers in Cambodia under the specific skills program. They are active in their respective workplaces.
• ・In 2018, the Company hired one person from Vietnam as a full-time employee to facilitate the recruitment of personnel from Vietnam and other countries. That person is now responsible for training and assisting in the recruitment of foreign part-timers.

Promotion of employment of people with disabilities.

• ・In 2023, the employment rate of persons with disabilities was 4.34%, exceeding the legally mandated 2.3% employment rate.
• ・Outsourcing the creation of Christmas cake's wrapping materials to facilities for people with disabilities., starting in 2023.

Supporting growth of employees.

• ・We offer a second career system so that our employees can continue to work after retirement. We are continuously creating an environment that is easy for seniors to work in.
• ・We provide training at time of employment, follow-up training after employment, and start-up training.And provide opportunities for our employees to grow and excel by regularly holding competitions such as the "Giraud Kitchen Colosseum" and "Giraud Service Colosseum" where they compete in cooking techniques and service.
• ・We have introduced a qualification support program that provides for those who wish to obtain various certifications.
• ・We will actively conduct training in Italy and other countries.

Supporting Women's Activities

• ・We are actively recruiting women. The number of new graduates hired is about equal to the number of men and women. Some of them are currently working as managers and store managers. Our company supports their step up to further senior positions

Reinforcement of business infrastructure.

Establish an internal audit system

• ・Monthly audits of money management and sanitation are conducted by the store's area manager. At the same time, the head office's accounting and health and safety staff also conduct internal audits on a regular basis.

Establishment of the internal reporting gateway

• ・We have established internal and external consultation services. We have widely informed all employees and established a system that allows both regular and non-regular employees to work with peace of mind.