JP2024022349A - Information processing device, information processing method and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To acquire a load on a natural environment based on materials used for production of consumer goods.

SOLUTION: An information processing device includes an acquisition part for acquiring material information relating to materials used for production of consumer goods, production information relating to the production of the consumer goods (for example, environmental information relating to an environment for producing the consumer goods, sizes of the consumer goods, whether or not the consumer goods are recyclable, inventory information relating to inventory of the consumer goods, and information representing a load, etc. on a natural environment due to energy used for the production of the consumer goods); a generation part for generating environmental load information relating to the load of the consumer goods on the natural environment based on the material information and production information acquired by the acquisition part; and an output part for outputting the environmental load information generated by the generation part.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program.

Conventionally, techniques for outputting the load on the natural environment in the production of consumer goods are known. An example of such technology is to calculate the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from the manufacturing of products or parts based on power information regarding the amount of power used among multiple types of power generated by different power generation methods, and to calculate the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from the manufacturing of products or parts. Techniques for outputting information are known.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-189566

However, with the above-mentioned conventional technology, it is not always possible to grasp the burden on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods.

For example, the above-mentioned conventional technology only calculates the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from the manufacturing of products or parts based on electricity information, and does not calculate the burden on the natural environment caused by the materials used in the production of consumer goods. It doesn't necessarily mean that you can understand it.

This application was made in view of the above, and aims to understand the burden on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods.

The information processing device according to the present application includes an acquisition unit that acquires material information regarding materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information regarding the production of the consumer goods, and a The present invention is characterized by comprising a generation unit that generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the consumer goods, and an output unit that outputs the environmental load information generated by the generation unit.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to understand the load on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the material information database 31 according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the production information database 32 according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration.

From the description of this specification and the attached drawings, at least the following matters will become clear.

Aspect 1 includes an acquisition unit that acquires material information regarding materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information regarding the production of the consumer goods; The present invention is characterized by comprising a generation unit that generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the product, and an output unit that outputs the environmental load information generated by the generation unit.

Here, as an example of a technology for outputting the load on the natural environment in the production of consumer goods, the production of products or parts is based on power information regarding the power used from among multiple types of power generated by different power generation methods. There is a known technology that calculates the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by a person and outputs information regarding the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. However, such technology has the problem that it is not possible to grasp the burden on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods.

Therefore, according to such aspect 1, for example, it is possible to reduce the direct load on the natural environment (e.g., greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions) when producing consumer goods at a manufacturer's factory, and the electricity consumption at the manufacturer. Since it is possible to understand not only the indirect burden associated with manufacturing, but also the burden that includes the suppliers who provide the materials procured by the manufacturer, it is possible to implement initiatives to contribute to carbon neutrality in collaboration with supplier companies.

Further, according to a second aspect, in the first aspect, the production information indicating the number of the consumer goods in a predetermined unit is acquired, and the environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment due to one of the consumer goods, and the At least one of the environmental load information indicating the total load on the natural environment caused by the consumer goods in a predetermined unit is generated.

According to such aspect 2, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment per consumer product produced in one piece of consumer goods, one package, one cardboard box, one pallet, and one shift in a factory. Since it is possible to generate , it is possible to grasp the amount of load on the natural environment caused by the production of a given unit of consumer goods.

Further, in aspect 3, in aspect 1 or 2, environmental information regarding an environment in which the consumer goods are produced is acquired as the production information, and based on the electric power used to produce the consumer goods in the environment indicated by the environmental information. and generates the environmental load information.

According to this aspect 3, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment can be generated based on the power consumption in the environment such as a factory that produces consumer goods, equipment used for production, temperature, humidity, etc. This makes it possible to understand the indirect impact on the natural environment caused by the manufacturer's power consumption.

Further, in aspect 4, in aspect 3, the environmental information indicating the temperature inside the factory that produces the consumer goods and the outside temperature is acquired, and the temperature inside the factory that produces the consumer goods and the outside temperature are determined. Based on the difference, the electric power used to produce the consumer good is estimated, and the environmental load information is generated based on the electric power.

Here, in factories that produce consumer goods, it may be necessary to maintain a constant temperature within the factory in order to avoid defects in the production process due to the effects of temperature on materials, equipment, and the like. Therefore, according to the fourth aspect, for example, based on the difference between the temperature inside the factory and the outside temperature, it is estimated how much power is required to keep the temperature inside the factory constant, and the amount of power is Since it is possible to generate information indicating the load on the natural environment based on this information, it is possible to understand the indirect load on the natural environment associated with the manufacturer's power consumption.

Further, in aspect 5, in aspect 3 or 4, the environmental information indicating the humidity inside the factory that produces the consumer goods and the humidity outside the factory is acquired, and the humidity inside the factory that produces the consumer goods is obtained. and the humidity outside the factory, the power used to produce the consumer goods is estimated, and the environmental load information is generated based on the power.

Here, in factories that produce consumer goods, it may be necessary to maintain constant humidity within the factory in order to avoid problems in the production process due to the influence of humidity on materials, equipment, and the like. Therefore, according to the fifth aspect, based on the difference between the humidity inside the factory and the humidity outside the factory, it is estimated how much power is required to keep the humidity inside the factory constant, and the amount of power is Since it is possible to generate information indicating the load on the natural environment based on the information, it is possible to understand the indirect load on the natural environment caused by the manufacturer's power consumption.

Further, in aspect 6, in aspects 3 to 5, the environmental information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the production of the equipment used for producing the consumer goods is acquired, and based on the load on the natural environment due to the production of the equipment. and generates the environmental load information.

According to such aspect 6, for example, since it is possible to understand the load on the natural environment caused by the production of equipment used in the production of consumer goods, in order to compensate for the GHG emitted when producing the equipment, It is possible to understand how much GHG reduction efforts should be made.

Further, in aspect 7, in aspects 3 to 6, a lot number associated with the consumer good, information regarding a factory that produces the consumer good, information regarding equipment used to produce the consumer good, and information about the consumer good are provided. The environmental information indicating at least one of the yield-related information is acquired.

According to such aspect 7, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment can be generated based on various information regarding the environment in which consumer goods are produced, so that indirect natural environment impact caused by power consumption at the manufacturer can be generated. It is possible to accurately grasp the load on the

Further, in an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the first to seventh aspects, the production information indicating the size of the consumer good is acquired, and the environmental load information is generated based on the size of the consumer good.

According to such aspect 8, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment can be generated based on the power consumption and the amount of materials that change depending on the size of the consumer goods, so that the production of the consumer goods It is possible to understand the burden on the natural environment.

Further, in aspect 9, in aspects 1 to 8, the production information indicating whether or not the consumer good is recyclable is obtained, and if the consumer good is recyclable, the reduction can be achieved when the consumer good is recycled. The environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment is generated.

According to such aspect 9, for example, when consumer goods are recyclable, information indicating the load on the natural environment that can be reduced can be generated, so that the load on the natural environment caused by the production of consumer goods can be reduced. can be grasped.

Further, in a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the first to ninth aspects, the production information indicating inventory information regarding the inventory of the consumer goods is acquired, and the environmental load information is generated based on the inventory information.

According to such aspect 10, for example, it is possible to grasp the extent of the load on the natural environment caused by the consumer goods in stock at a manufacturer, so that when the manufacturer outputs a sustainability report etc. can provide useful information.

Further, in an eleventh aspect, in the first to tenth aspects, the production information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the energy used in the production of the consumer goods is acquired, and based on the load on the natural environment due to the energy, the Generate load information.

According to this aspect 11, for example, it is possible to output information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the energy used in the production of consumer goods, so that the indirect load on the natural environment caused by the power consumption at the manufacturer can be output. can be grasped.

Further, in a twelfth aspect, in the first to eleventh aspects, the material information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the material is acquired, and the environmental load information is generated based on the load on the natural environment due to the material.

According to this aspect 12, for example, it is possible to generate information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the materials procured by a manufacturer, so it is possible to understand the load on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods. Can be done.

Further, in a thirteenth aspect, in the twelfth aspect, the material information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the energy used to produce the material is acquired.

According to this aspect 13, for example, it is possible to output information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the energy used in the production of materials, so that the load on the natural environment caused by the materials used in the production of consumer goods can be output. can be grasped.

Moreover, in aspect 14, in aspect 12 or 13, the material information indicating the load on the natural environment when transporting the material is acquired.

According to this aspect 14, for example, it is possible to output information indicating the load on the natural environment when transporting materials, so it is possible to understand the load on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods. be able to.

Further, in aspect 15, in aspects 12 to 14, the material information indicating whether the raw material of the material is environmentally friendly is acquired.

According to such aspect 15, the burden on the natural environment is determined based on information such as whether the material is recyclable, derived from biomass, biodegradable material, or produced using renewable energy. Since it is possible to generate information indicating whether or not it is possible to reduce the amount of waste, it is possible to understand the burden on the natural environment caused by the production of materials.

Further, in aspect 16, in aspects 1 to 15, acquiring the material information indicating the country of export of the material, further generating tax information regarding a predetermined tax imposed on the material based on the country of export, The tax information is further output.

According to such aspect 16, for example, if a carbon tax or the like is imposed in the future, information regarding the carbon tax or the like that will be imposed according to the carbon dioxide emitted in connection with the production of materials can be output. This can improve convenience.

Further, in aspect 17, in aspects 1 to 16, the production information indicating transportation information regarding the transportation of the consumer goods is acquired, and the load on the natural environment when transporting the consumer goods is calculated based on the transportation information. The environmental load information shown is generated.

According to such aspect 17, for example, it is possible to generate information indicating the load on the natural environment when transporting consumer goods, so it is possible to understand the load on the natural environment related to consumer goods in logistics. .

Furthermore, in aspect 18, in aspects 1 to 17, information indicating a comparison result between the environmental load information and environmental load information based on past material information and production information is output.

According to this aspect 18, for example, it is possible to output current information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by consumer products and information to be compared with past information, so it is possible to output information for comparison with past information. It is possible to grasp the extent to which progress is being made.

Furthermore, in aspect 19, in aspects 1 to 18, a difference between a value related to the load on the natural environment indicated by the environmental load information and a predetermined target value is output.

According to this aspect 19, for example, it is possible to output the difference between the current load on the natural environment caused by consumer goods and a target value such as carbon neutral or carbon negative, so that it is possible to This will help you understand how far your efforts should go.

Furthermore, in aspect 20, in aspects 1 to 19, the environmental load information for each destination of the consumer goods is output.

According to such aspect 20, for example, if a destination for transporting consumer goods (e.g., a wholesale store, a retail store, a facility, etc.) is required to disclose a sustainability report regarding emissions of GHG, etc., By outputting information on the impact on the natural environment to the destination, the effort required to create a sustainability report at the destination can be reduced, providing an incentive for the destination to use manufacturers that provide consumer goods. It can be carried out.

Furthermore, in aspect 21, in aspects 1 to 20, a predetermined incentive is given to a purchaser who purchases the consumer goods based on the environmental load information.

According to such aspect 21, for example, even if a consumer product that takes into account the impact on the natural environment is more expensive than a consumer product that does not take into account the impact on the natural environment, the impact on the natural environment will be reduced. Since incentives can be given to the purchaser according to the degree of consideration, the purchaser can be motivated to purchase consumer goods that take into account the burden on the natural environment.

Further, in aspect 22, in aspects 1 to 21, the material information and the production information managed by a blockchain are acquired.

According to such aspect 22, for example, it is possible to prevent falsification of information obtained from suppliers, etc., and therefore accurate information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by consumer goods can be output.

Furthermore, in aspect 23, in aspects 1 to 22, the environmental load information printed on the packaging material of the consumer goods is output.

According to such aspect 23, for example, information regarding the load on the natural environment can be printed on the packaging material (package, etc.) of consumer goods, so that it is possible to purchase consumer goods that take into account the load on the natural environment. It is possible to provide useful information to prospective buyers.

Aspect 24 outputs information that is linked to the environmental load information of the consumer goods in Aspects 1 to 23 and is read by a terminal device used by a purchaser who purchases the consumer goods.

According to such aspect 23, for example, information regarding the load on the natural environment that occurs after producing packaging materials for consumer goods (for example, the load on the natural environment that occurs due to transportation to retail stores) is provided to the purchaser. Therefore, it is possible to provide useful information to buyers who wish to purchase consumer goods with consideration for the impact on the natural environment.

Further, in aspect 25, in aspects 1 to 24, the material information regarding the material used for producing the consumer goods that are nonwoven fabric products and the production information regarding the production of the consumer goods are acquired.

According to such aspect 25, for example, it is possible to generate information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the production of nonwoven fabric products, so that it is possible to provide manufacturers who produce nonwoven fabric products as well as materials procured by the manufacturers. It is possible to understand the load including suppliers.

Hereinafter, an example of an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a form for implementing an information processing program (hereinafter referred to as an "embodiment") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program are not limited to this embodiment. In addition, in the following embodiments, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[Embodiment]
[1. Regarding an example of information processing]
Information processing realized by the information processing apparatus and the like of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to an embodiment. The information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes an information processing device 10 that is an example of an information processing device according to the present application, a supplier terminal 100, a manufacturer terminal 200, and a purchaser terminal 300. The information processing device 10, the supplier terminal 100, the manufacturer terminal 200, and the purchaser terminal 300 are connected to be able to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly via a network N (for example, see FIG. 2). Here, the network N is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. Note that the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 may include multiple information processing devices 10, multiple supplier terminals 100, multiple manufacturer terminals 200, and multiple purchaser terminals 300. .

The information processing device 10 is an information processing device that controls information processing to be described later, and is realized by, for example, a server device, a cloud system, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 manages information acquired from the supplier terminal 100 and the manufacturer terminal 200 using a blockchain, and outputs information generated based on the acquired information to the manufacturer terminal 200.

The supplier terminal 100 is an information processing device used by a person in charge at a supplier that provides materials for consumer goods to a manufacturer that produces consumer goods. The supplier terminal 100 is realized by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. Furthermore, the supplier terminal 100 displays information distributed by the information processing device 10 and the like using a web browser or an application. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the supplier terminal 100 is a notebook PC used by a person in charge.

Manufacturer terminal 200 is an information processing device used by a person in charge at manufacturer #1 that produces consumer goods. The manufacturer terminal 200 is realized by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA, or the like. Further, the manufacturer terminal 200 displays information distributed by the information processing device 10 and the like using a web browser or an application. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the manufacturer terminal 200 is a notebook PC used by a person in charge.

Purchaser terminal 300 is an information processing device used by a purchaser who purchases consumer goods provided by manufacturer #1. The purchaser terminal 300 is realized by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA, or the like. Additionally, the purchaser terminal 300 displays information distributed by the information processing device 10 and the like using a web browser or an application. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 1, the purchaser terminal 300 is a smartphone used by the purchaser.

Information processing realized by the information processing device 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the following explanation, supplier terminals 100-1 to 100-N (N is an arbitrary natural number) will be explained depending on the person in charge of using the supplier terminal 100. For example, the supplier terminal 100-1 is the supplier terminal 100 used by the person in charge (person in charge A1) of the supplier #1 identified by the supplier ID "AID#1." Furthermore, hereinafter, when the supplier terminals 100-1 to 100-N are described without distinction, they will be referred to as the supplier terminal 100. Furthermore, in the following description, the supplier terminal 100 may be equated with a person in charge at the supplier. That is, in the following, the person in charge at the supplier can also be read as the supplier terminal 100.

Furthermore, in the following description, it is assumed that the manufacturer terminal 200 is used by a person in charge (person in charge M1) of the manufacturer #1 identified by the manufacturer ID "MID #1." Furthermore, in the following description, the manufacturer terminal 200 may be equated with the person in charge M1. That is, in the following, the person in charge M1 can also be read as the manufacturer terminal 200.

Furthermore, in the following description, it is assumed that the purchaser terminal 300 is used by a purchaser (purchaser U1) identified by the purchaser ID "UID #1". Furthermore, in the following description, the purchaser terminal 300 may be equated with the purchaser U1. That is, below, the purchaser U1 can also be read as the purchaser terminal 300.

Furthermore, in the following description, it is assumed that the consumer goods produced by Manufacturer #1 are nonwoven fabric products such as diapers.

First, the information processing device 10 acquires material information regarding the material used by manufacturer #1 to produce a nonwoven fabric product from the supplier terminal 100 (step S1). For example, the information processing device 10 includes nonwoven fabrics, polymeric absorbents (SAP), adhesives (hot melt), elastic members (rubber), pulp used in absorbers, leak-proof films, and packaging materials for nonwoven fabric products. , a supplier terminal used by each person in charge at suppliers #1, #2, #3, etc. who provide these materials, which displays material information indicating the burden on the natural environment caused by materials such as cardboard used to package non-woven fabric products. Obtain from 100. To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 uses carbon dioxide, methane, dinitrogen monoxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, hexafluoride, etc. in the process of producing materials, the process of transporting materials, etc. Obtain material information indicating the amount of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions such as sulfur and nitrogen trifluoride.

To give a more specific example, the information processing device 10 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the process of producing a predetermined amount (for example, 1 ton) of the material. The information processing device 10 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when generating electricity consumed in the process of producing a predetermined amount of material. The information processing device 10 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions during the process of transporting a predetermined amount of material. The information processing device 10 also determines whether the material is environmentally friendly (for example, whether it is a recyclable material, whether it is derived from biomass, or whether it is a biodegradable material). Obtain material information indicating whether or not.

The information processing device 10 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the process of producing raw materials used to produce a predetermined amount of materials. The information processing device 10 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when generating electricity consumed in the process of producing raw materials used to produce a predetermined amount of materials. The information processing device 10 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions during the process of transporting the raw materials used to produce a predetermined amount of materials.

Subsequently, the information processing device 10 acquires production information regarding the production of nonwoven fabric products by manufacturer #1 from the manufacturer terminal 200 (step S2). For example, the information processing device 10 acquires production information indicating the number of nonwoven fabric products (number of items, etc.) in a predetermined unit. To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 can calculate the number of packaged nonwoven fabric products (in other words, the number of pieces in one ball), the number of pieces in one case, and the number of pieces in one case during transportation. The number of nonwoven fabric products loaded on a moving body (such as a truck) (in other words, the number of pieces on one pallet), the number of nonwoven fabric products in one lot, and the number of nonwoven fabric products loaded on a moving body (such as a truck), the number of nonwoven fabric products in one lot, and the number of nonwoven fabric products loaded on a moving body (such as a truck), ) to obtain production information indicating the number of nonwoven fabric products produced for each product.

Further, the information processing device 10 acquires, as production information, environmental information that is information associated with the lot number of the nonwoven fabric product and that is information related to the environment in which the nonwoven fabric product is produced. To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 stores identification information (factory ID) that identifies the factory that produced the nonwoven fabric product, the temperature inside the factory on the manufacturing date of the nonwoven fabric product, and the outside temperature around the factory. Temperature, humidity in and around the factory on the manufacturing date of the nonwoven fabric product, equipment information regarding the equipment used to produce the nonwoven fabric product (e.g., identification information that identifies the production model, electricity consumed when producing one lot of nonwoven fabric products using a machine, GHG emissions when producing the relevant production model, etc.), yield information regarding the yield of nonwoven fabric products for each lot, and nonwoven fabric for one lot. Obtain environmental information including emission information indicating the amount of GHG emissions at the factory when producing a product.

The information processing device 10 also acquires used material information regarding the materials used to produce the nonwoven fabric product for each lot. To give a specific example, among the material information acquired in step S1, the information processing device 10 includes information indicating material information related to the material used in the lot to which the nonwoven fabric product belongs, and information on each material used in the lot. Information on the materials used, such as information indicating the amount of the lot, is acquired in association with the lot.

The information processing device 10 also acquires power information regarding power used in a factory that produces nonwoven fabric products as production information. To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 determines, for each lot, whether or not the electricity used in the factory that produced the nonwoven fabric product is renewable energy, and the information used to produce the nonwoven fabric product of the lot. Obtain power information indicating the proportion of renewable energy that does not emit GHG among the generated power. To give a more specific example, when producing a nonwoven fabric product, if the weather is cloudy or rainy, the information processing device 10 cannot use electricity from solar power generation and uses thermal power generation that emits GHG. Obtain power information indicating that the ratio was higher than normal.

Subsequently, the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the nonwoven fabric product based on the material information and production information (step S3). Here, in the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that environmental load information is generated for nonwoven fabric products belonging to lot #1. In such a case, the information processing device 10 calculates the GHG emissions of the entire nonwoven fabric products belonging to lot #1, and divides the calculated emissions by the number of nonwoven fabric products included in the lot (i.e., lot #1). 1) is generated as environmental load information.

To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 calculates GHG emissions #1 due to the material used in lot #1 based on the material used information corresponding to lot #1. Then, the information processing device 10 estimates power #1 consumed to produce lot #1 based on the environmental information associated with the lot number of lot #1, and combines the estimated power #1 with the lot #1. GHG emissions #2 in the production process of lot #1 are calculated based on the power information corresponding to #1. Then, the information processing device 10 adds up the emission amount #1, the emission amount #2, and the emission amount indicated by the emission information at the factory that produced lot #1, and sets the total emission amount to the emission amount corresponding to lot #1. Information indicating a numerical value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "total emissions") divided by the production quantity indicated by the yield information is generated as environmental load information.

To give a more specific example, the information processing device 10 maintains the temperature inside the factory based on the difference between the temperature inside the factory that produced lot #1 and the outside temperature around the factory. Estimate power #1 including the power consumed in . The information processing device 10 also generates electric power including the power consumed to maintain the humidity in the factory based on the difference between the humidity in the factory that produced lot #1 and the humidity around the factory. Estimate #1.

Subsequently, the information processing device 10 outputs environmental load information to the manufacturer terminal 200 (step S4). For example, the information processing device 10 transmits environmental load information indicating the total amount of emissions and identification information (for example, a QR code (registered trademark)) for identifying lot #1 to the package of the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1. output in a printable format.

Subsequently, manufacturer #1 provides environmental load information to the purchaser (step S5). For example, manufacturer #1 provides a package of a nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 with environmental load information printed thereon to purchaser U1 via a retail store or the like.

Subsequently, the information processing device 10 provides a predetermined incentive to the purchaser U1 who purchased the nonwoven fabric product based on the environmental load information (step S6). For example, the information processing device 10 stores the identification information of lot #1 of the package, which is imaged by the purchaser terminal 300 via a predetermined application (for example, an application related to a service provided by the information processing device 10 or manufacturer #1). accept. Then, when the GHG emission amount of the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is below a predetermined threshold (for example, carbon neutral, carbon negative), the information processing device 10 provides an incentive to the purchaser U1. To give a specific example, the lower the amount of GHG emissions of the nonwoven fabric products belonging to lot #1, the more points that can be used in electronic commerce services etc. that provide nonwoven fabric products from manufacturer #1 are given. Note that the information processing device 10 further ranks the purchaser U1 according to the degree of contribution to carbon neutrality or carbon negative by the nonwoven fabric products purchased by the purchaser U1, and provides incentives or incentives according to the rank. , information indicating the ranking order among the purchasers may be provided.

As described above, the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment grasps not only the load on the natural environment due to the production process of consumer goods, but also the load on the natural environment due to the materials of consumer goods provided by suppliers. As a result, they can collaborate with supplier companies to implement initiatives that contribute to carbon neutrality.

[2. Other processing examples]
Note that the above-described processing is only an example, and the information processing device 10 may perform various processing using various information. In this regard, examples are listed below.

[2-1. Regarding total emissions]
In the above-described processing, an example is shown in which the total amount of GHG emissions per piece of nonwoven fabric product is taken as the total amount, but the processing by the information processing device 10 is not limited to such an example. For example, the information processing device 10 may generate and output environmental load information indicating the total amount of discharge per ball, the total amount of discharge per case, and the total amount of discharge per pallet.

[2-2. Regarding the size of nonwoven fabric products]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may acquire size information indicating the size of the nonwoven fabric product (for example, S size, M size, etc.) as production information, and generate environmental load information according to the size. . Here, it is assumed that the size of the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is M size. In such a case, the information processing device 10 generates emission information indicating the power consumed by the production machine when producing the medium-sized nonwoven fabric product and the amount of GHG emissions in the factory when producing the medium-sized nonwoven fabric product. and other information, and generates environmental impact information based on the acquired information and the amount of each material used.

[2-3. Regarding recycling of nonwoven fabric products]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may acquire recycling information indicating whether or not a nonwoven fabric product is recyclable as production information, and generate environmental load information. Here, it is assumed that the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is recyclable. In such a case, the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information indicating the amount of GHG emissions that can be reduced when the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is recycled.

For example, the information processing device 10 can reduce the amount of GHG emissions (for example, newly Generates environmental load information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when producing and transporting materials. Further, the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information that indicates the amount of GHG emissions when the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is discarded as the amount of GHG emissions that can be reduced when the nonwoven fabric product is recycled.

Note that the information processing device 10 determines whether the materials used for nonwoven fabric products are environmentally friendly (for example, whether they are recyclable materials, whether they are derived from biomass, and whether they are biodegradable or not). It is also possible to generate environmental load information according to whether the material is made of a natural material or not. For example, the information processing device 10 calculates a predetermined percentage of the total GHG emissions (e.g., out of the materials used in the nonwoven product, the percentage of materials that are environmentally friendly) is determined based on the percentage of materials that are environmentally friendly. You may subtract the percentage of materials that are used with consideration given to the above.

The information processing device 10 also provides environmental load information indicating information about the natural environment that can be conserved (for example, information about the amount of felled trees used as raw materials for materials) when materials used for nonwoven products are reused. may be generated.

[2-4. Regarding environmental impact information regarding inventory of nonwoven fabric products]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 acquires production information indicating inventory information regarding nonwoven fabric product inventory at a factory or the like that produced the nonwoven fabric product, generates environmental load information (sustainability report, etc.) based on the inventory information, You can also output it. For example, the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information indicating the GHG emissions of all nonwoven fabric products in stock based on material information and production information corresponding to nonwoven fabric products stocked in a factory, and Output to the terminal 200.

[2-5. Regarding the burden on the natural environment due to the production of equipment]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 uses the production of nonwoven fabric products to achieve carbon offset regarding the GHG emissions from the production of the production model, based on the GHG emissions when producing the production model. Environmental load information indicating how much carbon negativity should be achieved may be generated. For example, the information processing device 10 determines the amount of carbon related to the GHG emissions from the production of the production machine based on the GHG emissions when producing the production machine and the total emissions of nonwoven fabric products produced by the production machine. Generate environmental load information that indicates the extent to which offsets have been achieved.

Note that the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information indicating the extent to which carbon offset has been achieved not only for the production machine but also for various equipment in the factory that produces nonwoven fabric products, the factory itself, etc. good.

[2-6. Regarding taxes imposed on export of materials]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may acquire material information indicating the exporting country of the material used in the production of nonwoven fabric products, generate and output tax information regarding the tax imposed on the material. For example, the information processing device 10 generates tax information regarding a tax imposed when exporting materials from an exporting country (for example, a tax imposed according to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the production of materials). and outputs it to the manufacturer terminal 200.

[2-7. Regarding the environmental burden caused by transporting nonwoven fabric products]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may acquire transportation information regarding transportation of a nonwoven fabric product, generate and output environmental load information based on the transportation information. For example, the information processing device 10 acquires transportation information until the nonwoven fabric product reaches the user, and generates environmental load information indicating the amount of GHG that is estimated to be emitted by the moving body used for transportation. . To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 stores transportation information (for example, transportation route) regarding the transportation of the nonwoven fabric product to a retail store in association with identification information (QR code) printed on the package of the nonwoven fabric product. , the vehicle used for transportation, etc.), and transportation information regarding the transportation of the nonwoven fabric product purchased through the e-commerce service to the purchaser. Then, the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information based on the transportation information, and when the purchaser reads the QR code printed on the package of the nonwoven fabric product using the purchaser terminal 300, the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information based on the transportation information. The environmental load information (in other words, the amount of GHG emissions during transportation of the nonwoven fabric product) based on the environmental impact information is output to the purchaser terminal 300. Note that the output of the environmental load information based on the transportation information may be performed by the manufacturer #1 using a management layer server device or the like.

That is, the information processing device 10 outputs environmental load information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the production process of the nonwoven fabric product in a form that can be printed on the package of the nonwoven fabric product, and outputs environmental load information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the production process of the nonwoven fabric product, and outputs environmental load information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the production process of the nonwoven fabric product, and outputs environmental impact information indicating the amount of GHG emissions related to the nonwoven fabric product that is generated after the production of the nonwoven fabric product. Environmental load information indicating the amount of emissions is output to the purchaser via a QR code. Note that the information processing device 10 transmits information such as GHG emissions in the production process of nonwoven products, material information regarding the materials used for the nonwoven products, and production information regarding the production of the nonwoven products to the purchaser terminal 300 via the QR code. You may also output to.

[2-8. Regarding comparison with past environmental load information]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 further provides information indicating the comparison result of the total amount of GHG emissions for each predetermined period (for example, one year) for Manufacturer #1 based on the accumulated environmental load information. It may also be output to the manufacturer terminal 200.

[2-9. Regarding the difference between GHG emissions and the target value]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 calculates the GHG emissions of Manufacturer #1 during a predetermined period and the target value set by Manufacturer #1 (for example, carbon neutral, It is also possible to output information indicating the difference from the carbon negative).

[2-10. Regarding GHG emissions by transport destination]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 is configured to determine the destination of the nonwoven fabric products (for example, wholesale stores, retail stores, various facilities (for example, child care support centers, childcare centers, nursery schools, etc.)). Environmental load information indicating the total amount of GHG emissions when producing a nonwoven fabric product may be output to a terminal device or the like used by the destination. In addition, the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information (in other words, the amount of GHG emissions during transportation of the nonwoven product) based on transportation information regarding the transportation of the nonwoven product for each destination of the nonwoven product, You can also output to

[3. Configuration of information processing device]
Next, the configuration of the information processing device 10 will be described using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing device 10 includes a communication section 20, a storage section 30, and a control section 40.

(About the communication department 20)
The communication unit 20 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card). The communication unit 20 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information between the supplier terminal 100, the manufacturer terminal 200, the purchaser terminal 300, and the like.

(About the storage unit 30)
The storage unit 30 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage unit 30 includes a material information database 31 and a production information database 32.

(About material information database 31)
The material information database 31 stores information regarding materials provided by suppliers. Here, an example of information stored in the material information database 31 will be explained using FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the material information database 31 according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 3, the material information database 31 has items such as "supplier ID", "material ID", "production process information", "raw material information", "material transportation information", and "exporting country information".

"Supplier ID" indicates identification information for identifying a supplier. "Material ID" indicates identification information for identifying the material. "Production process information" indicates information regarding the process of producing materials, such as the amount of GHG emissions during the process of producing the material, and the amount of GHG emissions when generating the electricity consumed in the process of producing the material. Information indicating such things is stored.

"Raw material information" includes the amount of GHG emissions in the process of producing the raw materials used in the production of materials, the amount of GHG emissions when generating the electricity consumed in the process of producing the raw materials, and the amount of GHG emissions in the process of transporting the raw materials. Information indicating GHG emissions, etc. is stored. "Material transportation information" stores information indicating the amount of GHG emissions during the process of transporting materials. "Exporting country information" indicates information regarding the exporting country of the material.

That is, in FIG. 3, the supplier identified by the supplier ID "AID #1" provides the material identified by the material ID "BID #1", and the production process information for the material is "Production process information #1". , an example is shown in which the raw material information is "raw material information #1", the material transport information is "material transport information #1", and the exporting country information is "exporting country information #1".

Note that the material information database 31 may further store information indicating whether or not the material is environmentally friendly.

(About production information database 32)
The production information database 32 stores information regarding the production of consumer goods. Here, an example of information stored in the production information database 32 will be explained using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the production information database 32 according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 4, the production information database 32 includes "consumer goods ID", "manufacturing date", "material information used", "size information", "recycling information", "quantity per unit", "consumer goods transportation It has items such as "information", "inventory information", "power information", and "environmental information".

“Consumer product ID” indicates identification information that identifies a consumer product. The "manufacturing date" indicates the date on which the consumer good was produced (manufactured). "Used material information" indicates information regarding materials used in the production of consumer goods, and stores information such as material ID, for example. "Size information" indicates the size of the consumer product. "Recycling information" stores information indicating whether or not a consumer product can be recycled. "Quantity received" stores information indicating the number of packaged consumer goods received.

"Consumer goods transportation information" indicates information regarding the transportation of consumer goods, and stores, for example, information indicating a transportation route, a moving body used for transportation, and the like. "Inventory information" indicates the inventory of consumer goods at factories, etc. "Electricity information" indicates information regarding the electricity used in the production of consumer goods, such as whether the electricity used in the factory that produced the consumer goods is renewable energy or not, and the information used to produce the consumer goods. Information indicating the proportion of renewable energy that does not emit GHG among the generated electricity is stored.

"Environmental information" indicates information regarding the environment in which consumer goods are produced, and includes items such as "lot number," "factory ID," "temperature information," "humidity information," "equipment information," and "yield information." have “Lot number” indicates the lot number of the consumer product. "Factory ID" indicates identification information that identifies the factory where the consumer goods were produced. "Temperature information" indicates the temperature inside the factory and the outside temperature around the factory on the manufacturing date of the consumer good. "Humidity information" indicates the humidity in the factory and the humidity around the factory on the manufacturing date of the nonwoven fabric product. "Equipment information" indicates information regarding equipment used in the production of consumer goods, such as identification information that identifies the equipment, power consumed when producing one lot of nonwoven fabric products using the equipment, and information on the equipment used to produce consumer goods. Information such as GHG emissions when producing equipment is stored. "Yield information" indicates information regarding the yield of consumer goods.

That is, in FIG. 4, the manufacturing date of the consumer product identified by the consumer product ID "CID#1" is "manufacturing date #1", the material information used is "material information #1", and the size information is "Size information #1", Recycle information is "Recycle information #1", Quantity is "Pack number #1", Consumer goods transportation information is "Consumer goods transportation information #1", Inventory information is "Inventory information #1" , the power information is "power information #1", the lot number is "lot number #1", the manufacturing factory is identified by the factory ID "FID #1", the temperature information is "temperature information #1", and the humidity information is An example is shown in which "humidity information #1", equipment information is "equipment information #1", and yield information is "yield information #1".

Note that the production information database 32 may further store information indicating the number of consumer goods in a predetermined unit. For example, the production information database 32 stores information such as the number of consumer goods in one case, the number of consumer goods loaded on one moving body during transportation, the number of consumer goods in one lot, and the number of consumer goods in a factory at a predetermined time interval. Information indicating, for example, the number of consumer goods produced in a given period may be stored.

(About the control unit 40)
The control unit 40 is a controller, and various programs stored in a storage device inside the information processing device 10 use the RAM as a work area by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). This is achieved by executing as . Further, the control unit 40 is a controller, and is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 40 according to the embodiment includes an acquisition unit 41, a generation unit 42, an output unit 43, and a provision unit 44, and has information processing functions and operations described below. to realize or carry out.

(About the acquisition unit 41)
The acquisition unit 41 acquires material information regarding materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information regarding the production of the consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information regarding the material used by manufacturer #1 to produce a nonwoven fabric product from the supplier terminal 100, and stores it in the material information database 31. The acquisition unit 41 also acquires production information regarding the production of nonwoven fabric products by manufacturer #1 from the manufacturer terminal 200, and stores it in the production information database 32.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire production information indicating the number of consumer goods in a predetermined unit. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 is configured to acquire information such as the number of packaged nonwoven fabric products in one case, the number of nonwoven fabric products in one case, and the number of nonwoven fabric products loaded on one moving body during transportation. Production information indicating the number of nonwoven fabric products produced in one lot, the number of nonwoven fabric products produced at each predetermined time in the factory, etc. is acquired.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire environmental information regarding the environment in which consumer goods are produced as production information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires, as production information, environmental information that is information associated with the lot number of a nonwoven fabric product and that is information related to the environment in which the nonwoven fabric product is produced.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire environmental information indicating the temperature inside a factory that produces consumer goods and the outside temperature. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires information indicating the temperature inside the factory and the outside temperature around the factory on the manufacturing date of the nonwoven fabric product.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire environmental information indicating the humidity inside a factory that produces consumer goods and the humidity outside the factory. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires information indicating the humidity in the factory and the humidity around the factory on the manufacturing date of the nonwoven fabric product.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire environmental information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the production of equipment used in the production of consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when producing equipment used for producing nonwoven fabric products.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 acquires at least one of the lot number associated with the consumer good, information about the factory that produces the consumer good, information about the equipment used to produce the consumer good, and information about the yield rate of the consumer good. You may also obtain environmental information that indicates the For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires the lot number of the nonwoven fabric product, the emission information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the factory when producing one lot of the nonwoven fabric product, and the information used in the production of the nonwoven fabric product. environmental information including equipment information regarding the equipment used in the production process, yield information regarding the yield of nonwoven fabric products for each lot, etc.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire production information indicating the size of the consumer good. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 collects size information indicating the size of the nonwoven fabric product (for example, S size, M size, etc.), and the amount consumed by the production machine when producing the nonwoven fabric product of the size indicated by the size information. Information such as the amount of electricity used to produce nonwoven fabric products of the relevant size and emission information indicating the amount of GHG emissions at the factory when producing nonwoven fabric products of the relevant size is acquired.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire production information indicating whether the consumer product is recyclable. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires recycling information indicating whether the nonwoven fabric product is recyclable.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire production information indicating inventory information regarding inventory of consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires production information indicating inventory information regarding nonwoven fabric product inventory at a factory or the like that produced the nonwoven fabric product.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire production information indicating the load on the natural environment due to energy used in the production of consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires power information regarding power used in a factory that produces nonwoven fabric products as production information. To give a specific example, the acquisition unit 41 determines whether or not the electricity used in the factory that produced the nonwoven fabric product is renewable energy, and whether or not the electricity used to produce the nonwoven fabric product emits GHG. Obtain power information that shows the percentage of renewable energy included.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the material. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the process of producing the material.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the energy used to produce the material. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when generating electricity consumed in the process of producing the material.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information indicating the load on the natural environment when transporting the material. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions during the process of transporting the material.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information indicating whether the raw material of the material is environmentally friendly. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating whether the material is a recyclable material, whether it is derived from biomass, and whether it is a biodegradable material. get.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information indicating the country to which the material is exported. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating the exporting country of the material used for producing nonwoven fabric products.

Note that the acquisition unit 41 may acquire information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the raw materials used in the production of the raw materials. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the process of producing raw materials used for producing the material. The acquisition unit 41 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when generating electricity consumed in the process of producing raw materials used for producing the materials. The acquisition unit 41 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions during the process of transporting the raw materials used in the production of the materials.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire production information indicating transportation information regarding transportation of consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires transportation information until the nonwoven fabric product reaches the user.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information and production information managed by a blockchain. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires information managed by the blockchain from the supplier terminal 100 or the manufacturer terminal 200.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information regarding materials used in the production of consumer goods that are nonwoven fabric products, and production information regarding the production of consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information regarding materials used for producing nonwoven fabric products and production information regarding production of nonwoven fabric products.

(About the generation unit 42)
The generation unit 42 generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by consumer goods based on the material information and production information acquired by the acquisition unit 41. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 refers to the material information database 31 and the production information database 32 and generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the nonwoven fabric product.

Further, the generation unit 42 generates at least one of environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by one consumer product and environmental load information indicating the total load on the natural environment due to the consumer product in a predetermined unit. may be generated. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 calculates the GHG emissions of the entire nonwoven fabric products belonging to lot #1, and divides the calculated emissions by the number of nonwoven fabric products included in the lot (total emissions). information indicating the amount) is generated as environmental load information. The generation unit 42 also generates environmental load information indicating the total amount of discharge per ball, the total amount of discharge per case, and the total amount of discharge per pallet.

The generation unit 42 may also generate environmental load information based on the power used to produce consumer goods in the environment indicated by the environmental information. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 generates information about lot #1 based on environmental information associated with the lot number of lot #1 and power information regarding the power used in the factory that produced lot #1. Electric power #1 consumed to produce lot #1 is estimated, and environmental load information is generated based on the estimated electric power #1 and the power information corresponding to lot #1.

Furthermore, the generation unit 42 estimates the electric power used to produce the consumer goods based on the difference between the temperature inside the factory that produces the consumer goods and the outside temperature, and generates environmental load information based on the electric power. may be generated. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 consumes energy to maintain the temperature inside the factory based on the difference between the temperature inside the factory that produced lot #1 and the outside temperature around the factory. Electric power #1 including the generated electric power is estimated, and environmental load information is generated based on electric power #1.

Further, the generation unit 42 estimates the electric power used to produce the consumer goods based on the difference between the humidity inside the factory that produces the consumer goods and the humidity outside the factory, and estimates the electric power used to produce the consumer goods based on the electric power. Environmental load information may also be generated. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 consumes energy to maintain the humidity in the factory based on the difference between the humidity in the factory that produced lot #1 and the humidity around the factory. Electric power #1 including the generated electric power is estimated, and environmental load information is generated based on electric power #1.

The generation unit 42 may also generate environmental load information based on the load on the natural environment due to production of equipment. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 generates GHG emissions from the production of the production machine based on the GHG emissions when producing the production machine and the total emissions of nonwoven fabric products produced by the production machine. Generates environmental impact information indicating the extent to which carbon offsets have been achieved regarding emissions.

Further, the generation unit 42 may generate the environmental load information based on the size of the consumer product. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 indicates the power consumed by the production machine when producing a medium-sized nonwoven fabric product, and the amount of GHG emissions at the factory when producing a medium-sized nonwoven fabric product. It further acquires information such as emissions information, and generates environmental impact information based on the acquired information and the amount of each material used.

Further, if the consumer product is recyclable, the generation unit 42 may generate environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment that can be reduced when the consumer product is recycled. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, if the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is recyclable, the generation unit 42 generates an environment that indicates the amount of GHG emissions that can be reduced when the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is recycled. Generate load information.

Further, the generation unit 42 may generate environmental load information based on inventory information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 generates environmental load information indicating the GHG emissions of all nonwoven fabric products in stock, based on material information and production information corresponding to nonwoven fabric products stocked in a factory. generate.

Further, the generation unit 42 may generate environmental load information based on the load on the natural environment caused by energy. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 determines whether the electricity used in the factory that produced the nonwoven fabric product is renewable energy, and the electricity used to produce the nonwoven fabric product of the lot. Environmental load information is generated based on power information indicating the proportion of renewable energy that does not emit GHG.

Further, the generation unit 42 may generate environmental load information based on the load on the natural environment caused by the material. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 calculates GHG emissions #1 due to the material used in lot #1 based on the material used information corresponding to lot #1, and calculates GHG emissions #1 from the materials used in lot #1. Based on this, environmental load information is generated.

Furthermore, the generation unit 42 may further generate tax information regarding a predetermined tax imposed on the material based on the country of export. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 generates tax information regarding the tax imposed when exporting the material from the exporting country, based on material information indicating the exporting country of the material used in the production of nonwoven fabric products. .

Furthermore, the generation unit 42 may generate environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment when transporting consumer goods based on the transportation information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 generates an environment that indicates the amount of GHG that is estimated to have been emitted by the moving body used for transportation, based on transportation information until the nonwoven fabric product reaches the user. Generate load information.

(About the output section 43)
The output unit 43 outputs the environmental load information generated by the generation unit 42. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the output unit 43 outputs environmental load information indicating the total discharge amount and identification information for identifying lot #1 to the manufacturer terminal 200.

Further, the output unit 43 may further output tax information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the output unit 43 outputs tax information regarding taxes imposed when exporting materials from the exporting country.

Further, the output unit 43 may output information indicating a comparison result between the environmental load information and the environmental load information based on past material information and production information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the output unit 43 outputs information indicating the comparison result of the total amount of GHG emissions for each predetermined period (for example, one year) for manufacturer #1 based on the accumulated environmental load information. Output.

Further, the output unit 43 may output a difference between a value related to the load on the natural environment indicated by the environmental load information and a predetermined target value. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the output unit 43 outputs the GHG emissions of manufacturer #1 during a predetermined period and the target value set by manufacturer #1 (for example, carbon neutral) based on the accumulated environmental load information. , carbon negative).

Furthermore, the output unit 43 may output environmental load information for each destination of consumer goods. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the output unit 43 outputs GHG emissions during the production of transported nonwoven fabric products for each wholesale store, retail store, and various facilities (e.g., child care support center, day care center, nursery school, etc.). The environmental load information indicating the total amount of emissions is output to the terminal device used by the destination. Further, the output unit 43 outputs environmental load information indicating the total amount of GHG emissions during transportation of the nonwoven fabric product for each destination of the nonwoven fabric product.

Furthermore, the output unit 43 may output environmental load information to be printed on packaging materials for consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the output unit 43 is configured to print environmental load information indicating the total amount of emissions and identification information for identifying lot #1 on the package of the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1. output to the manufacturer's terminal 200.

Further, the output unit 43 may output information that is linked to the environmental load information of the consumer goods and can be read by a terminal device used by a purchaser who purchases the consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the output unit 43 outputs identification information read by the purchaser terminal 300 via a predetermined application.

(About the giving part 44)
The granting unit 44 grants a predetermined incentive to a purchaser who purchases consumer goods based on the environmental load information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the assigning unit 44 receives the identification information of lot #1 of the package captured by the purchaser terminal 300, and determines that the GHG emissions of the nonwoven fabric products belonging to lot #1 are below a predetermined threshold. If so, an incentive is given to the purchaser U1.

[4. Information processing procedure]
Next, an information processing procedure executed by the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, the information processing device 10 determines whether material information and production information have been acquired (step S101). If the material information and production information have not been acquired (step S101; No), the information processing device 10 waits until the material information and production information are acquired.

On the other hand, when the material information and production information are acquired (step S101; Yes), the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by consumer goods based on the material information and production information (step S101; Yes). S102). Subsequently, the information processing device 10 outputs environmental load information (step S103), and ends the process.

[5. Modified example]
The information processing device 10 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the above embodiment.

[5-1. About the burden on the natural environment caused by consumer goods]
In the above-described embodiment, an example was given in which the load on the natural environment caused by consumer goods is GHG emissions, but the load on the natural environment is not limited to this example, and the load on the natural environment is not limited to such an example. If there is, it can be anything.

[5-2. About consumer goods]
In the above-described embodiments, an example in which the consumer goods are nonwoven fabric products is shown, but the consumer goods are not limited to such examples, and may be of any type.

[5-3. Regarding processing mode]
Among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, and conversely, all of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed manually. Alternatively, some of the steps can be performed automatically using known methods. In addition, the processing procedures, specific names, and information including various data and parameters shown in the above text and drawings may be changed arbitrarily, unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the illustrated information.

Further, each component of each device shown in the drawings is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the drawings. In other words, the specific form of distributing and integrating each device is not limited to what is shown in the diagram, and all or part of the devices can be functionally or physically distributed or integrated in arbitrary units depending on various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

Furthermore, the embodiments described above can be combined as appropriate within a range that does not conflict with the processing contents.

[6. Hardware configuration]
Further, the information processing device 10, supplier terminal 100, manufacturer terminal 200, and purchaser terminal 300 in the embodiment described above are realized by, for example, a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and is connected to an arithmetic device 1030, a cache 1040, a memory 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 via a bus 1090.

The arithmetic unit 1030 operates based on programs stored in the cache 1040 and memory 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and performs various processes. The cache 1040 is a cache, such as a RAM, that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various calculations. Further, the memory 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered, and is realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, etc. memory.

The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to an output device 1010 that outputs various information such as a monitor or a printer, and is, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus), a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), It may be realized by a connector of a standard such as HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). On the other hand, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a scanner, and is realized by, for example, a USB or the like.

For example, the input device 1020 may be an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a PD (Phase change rewritable disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, It may be realized by a device that reads information from a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Further, the input device 1020 may be realized by an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

The network IF 1080 has a function of receiving data from other devices via the network N and sending it to the computing device 1030, and also transmitting data generated by the computing device 1030 to the other devices via the network N.

Here, the arithmetic device 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070. For example, the arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the memory 1050 onto the cache 1040, and executes the loaded program. For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 10, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 realizes the functions of the control unit 40 by executing a program loaded onto the cache 1040.

The embodiments of the present application have been described above in detail based on the drawings. However, these are merely examples, and the embodiments of the present application may be implemented in other forms with various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, including the embodiments described in the disclosure section of the invention. is possible. Further, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means", "circuit", etc.

1 Information processing system 10 Information processing device 20 Communication unit 30 Storage unit 31 Material information database 32 Production information database 40 Control unit 41 Acquisition unit 42 Generation unit 43 Output unit 44 Addition unit 100 Supplier terminal 200 Manufacturer terminal 300 Purchaser terminal

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an acquisition unit that acquires material information regarding materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information regarding the production of the consumer goods;
a generation unit that generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the consumer product based on the material information and production information acquired by the acquisition unit;
An information processing device comprising: an output section that outputs the environmental load information generated by the generation section. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the production information indicating the number of the consumer goods in a predetermined unit;
The generation unit is
Generate at least one of the environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by one of the consumer goods, and the environmental load information indicating the total load on the natural environment due to the consumer product in the predetermined unit. The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acquisition unit includes:
acquiring environmental information regarding the environment in which the consumer goods are produced as the production information;
The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on electric power used to produce the consumer goods in an environment indicated by the environmental information. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the environmental information indicating the temperature inside the factory that produces the consumer goods and the outside temperature;
The generation unit is
Estimating the electric power used to produce the consumer goods based on the difference between the temperature inside the factory producing the consumer goods and the outside temperature, and generating the environmental load information based on the electric power. The information processing device according to claim 3. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the environmental information indicating the humidity inside the factory that produces the consumer goods and the humidity outside the factory;
The generation unit is
Estimating the electricity used to produce the consumer goods based on the difference between the humidity inside the factory that produces the consumer goods and the humidity outside the factory, and calculating the environmental load information based on the electric power. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein the information processing device generates the information. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the environmental information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the production of equipment used for producing the consumer goods;
The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on the load on the natural environment due to production of the equipment. The acquisition unit includes:
The environment indicates at least one of a lot number associated with the consumer good, information regarding a factory that produces the consumer good, information regarding equipment used to produce the consumer good, and information regarding the yield rate of the consumer good. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein the information processing device acquires information. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the production information indicating the size of the consumer good;
The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on the size of the consumer good. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the production information indicating whether the consumer good is recyclable;
The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein when the consumer product is recyclable, the information processing device generates the environmental load information indicating a load on the natural environment that can be reduced when the consumer product is recycled. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the production information indicating inventory information regarding the inventory of the consumer goods;
The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on the inventory information. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the production information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the energy used in the production of the consumer goods;
The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on the load on the natural environment caused by the energy. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the material information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the material;
The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on the load on the natural environment caused by the material. The acquisition unit includes:
The information processing device according to claim 12, wherein the information processing device acquires the material information indicating a load on the natural environment due to energy used to produce the material. The acquisition unit includes:
The information processing device according to claim 12, wherein the information processing device acquires the material information indicating a load on the natural environment when transporting the material. The acquisition unit includes:
The information processing device according to claim 12, wherein the information processing device acquires the material information indicating whether or not the raw material of the material is environmentally friendly. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the material information indicating the exporting country of the material;
The generation unit is
further generating tax information regarding a predetermined tax imposed on the material based on the exporting country;
The output section is
The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising: further outputting the tax information. The acquisition unit includes:
obtaining the production information indicating transportation information regarding transportation of the consumer goods;
The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment when transporting the consumer goods is generated based on the transportation information. The output section is
The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising: outputting information indicating a comparison result between the environmental load information and environmental load information based on past material information and production information. The output section is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device outputs a difference between a value related to the load on the natural environment indicated by the environmental load information and a predetermined target value. The generation unit is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device outputs the environmental load information for each destination of the consumer goods. The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising: a giving unit that gives a predetermined incentive to a purchaser who purchases the consumer goods based on the environmental load information. The acquisition unit includes:
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the material information and the production information are managed by a blockchain. The output section is
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device outputs the environmental load information to be printed on a packaging material of the consumer goods. The output section is
The information processing according to claim 1, further comprising outputting information that is linked to the environmental load information of the consumer good and that can be read by a terminal device used by a purchaser who purchases the consumer good. Device. The acquisition unit includes:
The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device acquires the material information related to the material used for producing the consumer goods that are nonwoven fabric products, and the production information related to the production of the consumer products. An information processing method executed by a computer,
an acquisition step of acquiring material information regarding materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information regarding the production of the consumer goods;
a generation step of generating environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the consumer product based on the material information and production information acquired in the acquisition step;
and an output step of outputting the environmental load information generated by the generation step. an acquisition procedure for acquiring material information regarding materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information regarding the production of the consumer goods;
a generation step of generating environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the consumer product based on the material information and production information acquired by the acquisition step;
An information processing program that causes a computer to execute an output procedure for outputting environmental load information generated by the generation procedure.

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