"I want to bring the cozy and luxury of American home living to Japanese households." 

This was the inspiration I felt during my first visit to the United States in 1972. What I saw there left a profound impact on me.I was struck by the affordability that prices were a third of those in Japan. I thought, “Someday, I want to create stores like those in America. I want to build a company that enhances everyday living and brings joy to people’s lives. This initial impression and determination became the foundation of NITORI Group’s mission and vision.

With the goal of enriching the homes of people worldwide, Nitori expands into Asia and beyond. By challenging conventional practices, refusing to rest on past achievements, and constantly rethinking the status quo, Nitori aims to provide lasting value and the feeling unexpected to our customers.

Source: 宜得利家具CEO寄語 https://www.nitori.com.tw/about/ceo

Developing Eco-Friendly Products

Our eco-conscious approach begins at the design stage, where innovation and sustainability come together.

NITORI’s Original Eco-Friendly Backpack

We collaborated with Teijin Group, a leader in materials technology, to develop a unique student backpack made from recycled fibers sourced from PET bottles.

Environmental Benefits:

47% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to petroleum-based products.

33% lower energy consumption based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluations.

Simplifying Packaging and Transport Efficiency

Simplified Packaging: FRM Display Method

We have introduced the FRM display method, eliminating individual packaging and enabling direct use of overall displays. This reduces material use and environmental waste.

Compressing Packaging Dimensions

By minimizing the size of product packaging, we’ve optimized transportation efficiency:

For larger items like mattresses, we’ve adapted compression technology initially used for smaller items like cushions and bedding.

Impact:

Approximately 800 fewer containers shipped annually.

A reduction of 550 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Eco-Friendly Practices in the Sales Stage

Energy Savings in Stores

Since 2013, all new NITORI stores have been equipped with LED lighting systems, with retrofits ongoing in existing locations.

Additional energy-saving systems include:

Heat storage air conditioning.

Electric control systems to regulate consumption.

Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) in selected locations.

Reusable Packaging Materials

For transporting large furniture between logistics centers, we use reusable packaging materials to replace cardboard and plastic wrap.

Results:

Expanded to about 200 stores nationwide in 2014.

Waste reduction equivalent to 55 heavy-duty trucks (10 tons each) annually.