FSC-Certified Paper Cups Introduced at In-House Café

GMO Internet Group has introduced FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified paper cups for all beverage cups served at “GMO Yours” communication space from May 1, 2024 (Wednesday).

GMO Internet Group has been strengthening its efforts to reduce waste by encouraging customers to use their own cups and tumblers for drinks at “GMO Yours”. However, in 2023, more than 87,000 paper cups were used for serving drinks to customers who came to the restaurant, those who did not have their own cups or forgot them. Additionally, they were used for unavoidable situations such as communication events held every Friday night where alcohol and other food and beverages are served.

In recent years, deforestation has become an issue around the world due to deforestation, slash-and-burn agriculture, and wildfires caused by climate change. Housing, furniture, and paper, which are necessary for people's daily lives and economic activities, are produced from wood from deforestation, so it is necessary to use products that have as little impact on the environment as possible.

Therefore, GMO Internet Group has introduced FSC-certified paper cups as part of its efforts to realize a sustainable society.
FSC certification is an international mark that indicates that forests and the environment are managed in a socially responsible manner. By using FSC-certified paper cups harvested from well-managed forests and timber, We reduce the burden on the environment, support forestry companies and communities that conduct proper forest management and contribute to forest conservation at the same time.