JP7297997B1 - Information processing device, information processing method and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to grasp the load on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods. An information processing apparatus according to the present application stores material information on materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information on the production of the consumer goods (for example, environmental information on the environment in which the consumer goods are produced, size of the consumer goods, and so on). , whether the consumer goods are recyclable, inventory information about the inventory of the consumer goods, information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the energy used in the production of the consumer goods, etc.); a generation unit for generating environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment of consumer goods based on the material information and production information obtained from the production; and an output unit for outputting the environmental load information generated by the generation unit. do. [Selection drawing] Fig. 2

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. As an example of such technology, based on power information on the power used among multiple types of power generated by different power generation methods, the amount of carbon dioxide emissions emitted by the manufacture of products or parts is calculated, and the amount of carbon dioxide emissions is calculated. Techniques for outputting information are known.

JP 2021-189566 A

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

For example, in the above-mentioned prior art, the amount of carbon dioxide emissions emitted by manufacturing products or parts is only calculated based on power information, and the load on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods is calculated. It's not always possible to comprehend.

This application has been made in view of the above, and aims to grasp the load on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods.

The information processing apparatus according to the present application includes an acquisition unit that acquires material information related to materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information related to the production of the consumer goods, and based on the material information and production information acquired by the acquisition unit: and an output unit for outputting the environmental load information generated by the generating unit.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to grasp 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 showing a configuration example of the information processing apparatus 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 showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration;

At least the following matters will become apparent from the descriptions of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

Aspect 1 comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires material information related to materials used in the production of consumer goods and production information related to the production of the consumer goods; It is characterized by comprising a generator for generating environmental load information relating to the load on the natural environment caused by goods, and an output unit for outputting the environmental load information generated by the generator.

Here, conventionally, as an example of technology for outputting the load on the natural environment in the production of consumer goods, manufacturing products or parts based on power information on the power used among multiple types of power generated by different power generation methods There is known a technique for calculating the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by a computer and outputting information about the amount of carbon dioxide emitted. However, such technology has the problem that it is impossible to grasp the load on the natural environment based on the materials used in the production of consumer goods.

Therefore, according to this aspect 1, for example, direct load on the natural environment (for example, GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions) when producing consumer goods at the manufacturer's factory, and power consumption at the manufacturer In addition to the indirect burden that accompanies it, it is possible to grasp the burden that includes the suppliers who provide the materials procured by the manufacturer, so it is possible to implement initiatives to contribute to carbon neutrality in collaboration with supplier companies.

Aspect 2 is according to Aspect 1, wherein the production information indicating the number of the consumer goods in a predetermined unit is acquired, the environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment by one of the consumer goods, and the At least one of the environmental load information indicating the total load on the natural environment by the consumer goods in predetermined units is generated.

According to aspect 2, for example, 1 piece of consumer goods, 1 package, 1 cardboard box, 1 pallet, information indicating the load on the natural environment per consumer goods produced in 1 work shift (1 shift) of the factory. can be generated, it is possible to grasp the degree of load on the natural environment caused by the production of a predetermined unit of consumer goods.

Aspect 3 is according to Aspect 1 or 2, wherein environmental information relating to the environment in which the consumer goods are produced is obtained as the production information, and based on the power used to produce the consumer goods in the environment indicated by the environmental information, to generate the environmental load information.

According to aspect 3, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment can be generated based on power consumption in environments such as factories that produce consumer goods, facilities used in production, temperature, and humidity. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the indirect load on the natural environment caused by power consumption by manufacturers.

Aspect 4 is according to Aspect 3, wherein the environment information indicating the temperature in the factory that produces the consumer goods and the outside temperature is acquired, and the temperature in the factory that produces the consumer goods and the outside temperature are obtained. Based on the difference, the power used to produce the consumer goods is estimated, and the environmental load information is generated based on the power.

Here, in a factory that produces consumer goods, it is sometimes necessary to keep the temperature in the factory constant in order to avoid problems in the production process due to the influence of temperature on materials, equipment, and the like. Therefore, according to this aspect 4, for example, based on the difference between the temperature inside the factory and the outside air temperature, how much power is required to keep the temperature inside the factory constant is estimated, and the power is used. Since information indicating the load on the natural environment can be generated based on the information, it is possible to grasp the indirect load on the natural environment caused by the power consumption of the manufacturer.

Aspect 5 is according to Aspect 3 or 4, wherein the environment information indicating the humidity inside the factory producing the consumer goods and the humidity outside the factory is acquired, and the humidity inside the factory producing the consumer goods is obtained. and the difference in 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 a factory that produces consumer goods, it is sometimes necessary to keep the humidity in the factory constant in order to avoid problems in the production process due to the influence of humidity on materials, equipment, and the like. Therefore, according to this aspect 5, based on the difference between the humidity inside the factory and the humidity outside the factory, how much power is required to keep the humidity inside the factory constant, and the power Since information indicating the load on the natural environment can be generated based on the above, it is possible to grasp the indirect load on the natural environment caused by the power consumption of the manufacturer.

Aspect 6 is according to aspects 3 to 5, wherein the environment information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the production of the equipment used for the production of the consumer goods is acquired, and based on the load on the natural environment due to the production of the equipment to generate the environmental load information.

According to this aspect 6, for example, since it is possible to grasp the load on the natural environment due to the production of equipment used for the production of consumer goods, in order to compensate for GHG emitted when producing equipment, It is possible to grasp how much GHG reduction should be done.

Aspect 7 is, in aspects 3 to 6, a lot number associated with the consumer goods, information about a factory that produces the consumer goods, information about equipment used to produce the consumer goods, and Acquiring the environment information indicating at least one of the information regarding the yield.

According to aspect 7, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment can be generated based on various types of information about the environment in which consumer goods are produced. It is possible to accurately grasp the load on the

An eighth aspect is, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, acquiring the production information indicating the size of the consumer good, and generating the environmental load information based on the size of the consumer good.

According to this 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 according to the size of the consumer goods. It is possible to grasp the load on the natural environment.

Aspect 9 is, in aspects 1 to 8, acquiring the production information indicating whether the consumer goods are recyclable, and if the consumer goods are recyclable, the consumption can be reduced if the consumer goods are recycled. The environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment is generated.

According to aspect 9, for example, when the consumer goods are recyclable, information indicating the load on the natural environment that can be reduced can be generated. can grasp.

A tenth aspect is, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, acquiring the production information indicating inventory information about the inventory of the consumer goods, and generating the environmental load information based on the inventory information.

According to this aspect 10, for example, since it is possible to grasp the degree of load on the natural environment by the consumer goods in stock in the manufacturer, when the manufacturer outputs a sustainability report etc. can provide useful information to

Aspect 11 is according to aspects 1 to 10, wherein 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 environmental Generate load information.

According to aspect 11, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the energy used in the production of consumer goods can be output. can grasp.

A twelfth aspect is, in any of the first to eleventh aspects, acquiring the material information indicating the load of the material on the natural environment, and generating the environmental load information based on the load of the material on the natural environment.

According to aspect 12, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the materials procured by the manufacturer can be generated. can be done.

A thirteenth aspect is, in the twelfth aspect, acquiring the material information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the energy used for the production of the material.

According to aspect 13, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the energy used to produce the material can be output. can grasp.

A fourteenth aspect is, in the twelfth or thirteenth aspect, acquiring the material information indicating the load on the natural environment when the material is transported.

According to aspect 14, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment when transporting the material can be output, so the load on the natural environment based on the material used in the production of the consumer goods can be grasped. be able to.

A fifteenth aspect acquires the material information indicating whether or not the raw material of the material is environmentally friendly in any of the twelfth to fourteenth aspects.

According to this aspect 15, for example, based on information such as whether the material is recyclable, derived from biomass, biodegradable, or produced using renewable energy, the load on the natural environment can be reduced, it is possible to grasp the load on the natural environment due to the production of materials.

Aspect 16 is according to aspects 1 to 15, obtaining the material information indicating the exporting country of the material, and further generating tax information regarding a predetermined tax imposed on the material based on the exporting country, Further output the tax information.

According to aspect 16, for example, when a carbon tax or the like is imposed in the future, information on the carbon tax or the like to be imposed according to the carbon dioxide emitted in relation to the production of materials is output. convenience can be improved.

Aspect 17 is according to aspects 1 to 16, wherein the production information indicating transportation information about transportation of the consumer goods is obtained, and the load on the natural environment when the consumer goods are transported is calculated based on the transportation information. generate the environmental load information shown.

According to aspect 17, for example, it is possible to generate information indicating the load on the natural environment when the consumer goods are transported, so it is possible to grasp the load on the natural environment of the consumer goods in logistics. .

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

According to aspect 18, for example, it is possible to output current information about the load on the natural environment caused by consumer goods and information to be compared with past information. It is possible to grasp whether the degree of progress is being made.

A nineteenth aspect is, in the first to eighteenth aspects, outputting the difference between the value related to the load on the natural environment indicated by the environmental load information and a predetermined target value.

According to this aspect 19, for example, it is possible to output the difference between the load on the natural environment by the current consumer goods and the target value such as carbon neutral or carbon negative. It is possible to grasp how far the initiative should be pushed forward.

Aspect 20 is, in aspects 1 to 19, outputting the environmental load information for each transportation destination of the consumer goods.

According to this aspect 20, for example, when the destination of consumer goods (for example, a wholesale store, a retail store, a facility, etc.) needs to disclose a sustainability report on emissions such as GHG, depending on the transported consumer goods By outputting information on the impact on the natural environment to the destination, it is possible to reduce the effort of creating a sustainability report at the destination. It can be carried out.

Aspect 21 provides, in aspects 1 to 20, a predetermined incentive to the purchaser who purchases the consumer goods based on the environmental load information.

According to this aspect 21, for example, even if the consumer goods that consider the load on the natural environment are more expensive than the consumer goods that do not consider the load on the natural environment, Since the purchaser can be given incentives according to the degree of consideration, the purchaser can be motivated to purchase consumer goods that consider the load on the natural environment.

Aspect 22 acquires the material information and the production information managed by blockchain in aspects 1 to 21.

According to aspect 22, for example, falsification of information acquired from a supplier or the like can be prevented, so accurate information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by consumer goods can be output.

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

According to this aspect 23, for example, information about the load on the natural environment can be printed on packaging materials (packages, etc.) of consumer goods. It is possible to provide useful information to purchasers who want to buy.

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

According to this aspect 23, for example, the purchaser is provided with information about the load on the natural environment that occurs after the packaging material of the consumer goods is produced (for example, the load on the natural environment that is caused by transportation to the retail store). Therefore, it is possible to provide useful information to purchasers who want to purchase consumer goods that are friendly to the natural environment.

Aspect 25 is, in aspects 1 to 24, acquiring the material information relating to the materials used in the production of the consumer goods that are non-woven fabric products and the production information relating to the production of the consumer goods.

According to this aspect 25, for example, information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by the production of nonwoven fabric products can be generated. It is possible to grasp the load including the supplier.

An example of a form (hereinafter referred to as "embodiment") for implementing an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program are not limited by this embodiment. Also, in the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

[Embodiment]
[1. About an example of information processing]
Information processing realized by the information processing apparatus and the like according to the present 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, which is an example of the 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 maker terminal 200, and the purchaser terminal 300 are connected to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly via a network N (see FIG. 2, for example). Here, the network N is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. The information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 may include a plurality of information processing apparatuses 10, a plurality of supplier terminals 100, a plurality of manufacturer terminals 200, and a plurality of purchaser terminals 300. .

The information processing device 10 is an information processing device that controls information processing, which will 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 maker terminal 200 by blockchain, and outputs information generated based on the acquired information to the maker terminal 200 .

The supplier terminal 100 is an information processing device used by a person in charge at a supplier who provides materials for consumer goods to manufacturers that produce consumer goods. The supplier terminal 100 is realized by, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. The supplier terminal 100 also displays information delivered by the information processing device 10 or 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 the person in charge.

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

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

Information processing realized by the information processing apparatus 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the following explanation, the supplier terminals 100-1 to 100-N (N is an arbitrary natural number) are explained according to the person in charge who uses the supplier terminal 100. FIG. For example, the supplier terminal 100-1 is the supplier terminal 100 used by the person in charge (person in charge A1) at supplier #1 identified by the supplier ID “AID#1”. Further, hereinafter, the supplier terminals 100-1 to 100-N will be referred to as the supplier terminal 100 when they are described without distinction. Also, in the following description, the supplier terminal 100 may be identified with the person in charge at the supplier. That is, hereinafter, the person in charge at the supplier can be read as the supplier terminal 100 as well.

Also, in the following description, it is assumed that the manufacturer terminal 200 is used by the person in charge (person in charge M1) at the manufacturer #1 identified by the manufacturer ID "MID#1". Also, in the following description, the maker terminal 200 may be identified with the person in charge M1. That is, hereinafter, the person in charge M1 can be read as the maker terminal 200 as well.

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

Also, in the following description, it is assumed that consumer goods produced by manufacturer #1 are non-woven fabric products such as diapers.

First, the information processing device 10 acquires material information about materials used by the manufacturer #1 for producing nonwoven fabric products from the supplier terminal 100 (step S1). For example, the information processing device 10 includes nonwoven fabrics, high molecular weight absorbents (SAP), adhesives (hot melt), elastic members (rubber), pulp used in absorbents, anti-leakage films, packaging materials for nonwoven fabric products. A supplier terminal used by each person in charge at suppliers #1, #2, #3, . . . Get from 100. To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 can be used to produce carbon dioxide, methane, dinitrogen monoxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and hexafluoride in the process of producing materials, transporting materials, and the like. Acquire material information that indicates 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 material. In addition, the information processing apparatus 10 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when generating the power 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 in 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, whether it is a biodegradable material, etc.). or not) is acquired.

The information processing device 10 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the process of producing raw materials used for producing a predetermined amount of materials. In addition, the information processing device 10 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when generating power consumed in the process of producing raw materials used for producing a predetermined amount of materials. The information processing device 10 also acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the process of transporting raw materials used for producing a predetermined amount of materials.

Subsequently, the information processing device 10 acquires production information regarding the production of nonwoven fabric products by the manufacturer #1 from the manufacturer terminal 200 (step S2). For example, the information processing device 10 acquires production information indicating the number of non-woven fabric products in a predetermined unit (quantity included). To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 can store the number of packaged non-woven fabric products (in other words, the number of pieces in one ball), the number of non-woven fabric products in one case, and 1 at the time of transportation. The number of non-woven products loaded on a moving body (truck, etc.) (in other words, the number of pieces on one pallet), the number of non-woven products in one lot, the predetermined time in the factory (for example, one shift in the factory) ) to obtain production information, such as the number of nonwoven products produced per unit.

The information processing apparatus 10 also acquires environmental information, which is information associated with the lot number of the nonwoven fabric product and is information related to the environment in which the nonwoven fabric product is produced, as production information. 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 in the factory on the date of manufacture of the nonwoven fabric product, and the temperature outside the factory. Air temperature, humidity in the factory on the date of manufacture of the nonwoven fabric product and humidity around the factory, equipment information related to the equipment used to produce the nonwoven product electricity consumed when producing one lot of non-woven fabric products using , GHG emissions when producing the production machine, etc.), yield information on the yield of non-woven fabric products for each lot, and non-woven fabric for one lot Acquire environmental information including emission information that indicates the amount of GHG emissions at the factory when producing products.

In addition, the information processing device 10 acquires used material information regarding materials used in the production of nonwoven fabric products for each lot. To give a specific example, the information processing apparatus 10 stores, among the material information acquired in step S1, information indicating material information related to the materials used in the lot to which the nonwoven fabric product belongs, and each material used in the lot. Used material information indicating information indicating the amount of is associated with the lot and acquired.

In addition, the information processing device 10 acquires power information regarding the power used in the factory that produces the nonwoven fabric product as production information. To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 can, for each lot, determine whether or not the power used in the factory that produced the nonwoven fabric product is renewable energy, and whether or not the power used to produce the nonwoven fabric product of the lot is determined. Obtain power information indicating the percentage of renewable energy that does not emit GHG in the power generated. To give a more specific example, when the nonwoven fabric product is produced, if the weather is cloudy or rainy, the information processing device 10 cannot use the power generated by solar power generation, and can use the power generated by thermal power generation that emits GHG. Get power information that indicates the percentage 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 the production information (step S3). Here, in the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the environmental load information is generated for the nonwoven fabric products belonging to lot #1. In such a case, the information processing device 10 calculates the GHG emission amount of the entire nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1, and divides the calculated emission amount by the number of nonwoven fabric products included in the lot (i.e., lot # 1) is generated as environmental load information.

As a specific example, the information processing device 10 calculates GHG emissions #1 from the materials used in lot #1 based on the information on the materials used for lot #1. Then, information processing apparatus 10 estimates power #1 consumed to produce lot #1 based on the environment information associated with the lot number of lot #1, and estimates power #1 and lot Based on the power information corresponding to #1, GHG emissions #2 in the production process of lot #1 are calculated. 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 in the factory that produced the lot #1, and associates the total emission amount with the lot #1. Information indicating a numerical value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "total emission amount") obtained by dividing the number of production 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 where lot #1 was produced and the outside air temperature around the factory. Estimate power #1, which includes the power consumed in . In addition, based on the difference between the humidity in the factory where lot #1 was produced and the humidity in the surroundings of the factory, the information processing apparatus 10 calculates the power consumption including the power consumed to maintain the humidity in the factory. Guess #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 stores the environmental load information indicating the total amount of emissions and identification information (for example, QR code (registered trademark)) for identifying lot #1 from the package of the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1. output in a printable format.

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

Subsequently, the information processing device 10 gives 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 can identify the package lot #1 identification information captured by the purchaser terminal 300 via a predetermined application (for example, the information processing device 10 or an application related to a service provided by the manufacturer #1). accept. Then, when the GHG emission amount of the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value (for example, carbon neutral or carbon negative), the information processing device 10 gives an incentive to the purchaser U1. To give a specific example, the lower the GHG emissions of the nonwoven fabric products belonging to Lot #1, the more points that can be used in the e-commerce service or the like that provides the nonwoven fabric products of manufacturer #1. Further, the information processing apparatus 10 ranks the purchaser U1 according to the degree of contribution of the nonwoven fabric product purchased by the purchaser U1 to carbon neutrality or carbon negative, and gives incentives according to the rank. , may provide information indicating the order of rank among purchasers.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment grasps not only the load on the natural environment caused by the production process of consumer goods, but also the load on the natural environment caused by the material of the consumer goods provided by the supplier. This allows us to work with our supplier companies to implement initiatives to contribute to carbon neutrality.

[2. Other processing examples]
Note that the above-described processing is merely an example, and the information processing apparatus 10 may perform various processing using various information. Examples of this point are listed below.

[2-1. About total emissions]
In the processing described above, an example in which GHG emissions per piece of nonwoven fabric product is used as the total emission amount is shown, 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 discharge amount per ball, the total discharge amount per case, or the total discharge amount per pallet.

[2-2. About the size of non-woven fabric products]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may acquire size information indicating the size of the non-woven 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 outputs the power consumed by the production machine when producing the M size nonwoven fabric product, and the emission information indicating the GHG emission amount in the factory when producing the M size nonwoven product. and other information, and based on the obtained information and the amount of each material used, etc., environmental load information is generated.

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

For example, when the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot # 1 is recycled, in other words, when the material used for the nonwoven fabric product is reused, the information processing device 10 can reduce the amount of GHG emissions that can be reduced (for example, newly Generate environmental load information that indicates GHG emissions when materials are produced and transported. The information processing apparatus 10 also generates environmental load information indicating 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 material used for the nonwoven fabric product is environmentally friendly (for example, whether it is a recyclable material, whether it is derived from biomass, whether it is biodegradable, or not). The environmental load information may be generated according to whether the material is a natural material or not). For example, the information processing device 10 can set a predetermined percentage of the total GHG emissions (e.g., the natural environment The ratio of materials that are considered to be used) may be subtracted.

The information processing device 10 also provides environmental load information indicating information on the natural environment that can be preserved when the material used for the nonwoven fabric product is reused (for example, information on the cutting amount of trees used as raw materials for the material). may be generated.

[2-4. Regarding environmental impact information related to inventory of non-woven 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 product, generates environmental load information (sustainability report, etc.) based on the inventory information, may be output. For example, the information processing device 10 generates environmental load information indicating the amount of GHG emissions of all non-woven fabric products in stock based on material information and production information corresponding to non-woven fabric products stocked in the factory. Output to terminal 200 .

[2-5. Regarding the load on the natural environment due to the production of equipment]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 calculates the amount of GHG emissions from the production of the production machine, based on the GHG emissions from the production of the production machine. Environmental load information may be generated that indicates how much carbon negative should be achieved. For example, the information processing device 10 calculates the carbon emission amount related to the GHG emission amount due to the production of the production number machine based on the GHG emission amount when producing the production number machine and the total emission amount of the nonwoven fabric products produced by the production number machine. Generate environmental load information that indicates how much the offset has been achieved.

It should be noted that the information processing device 10 may generate environmental load information indicating the extent to which carbon offsets have been realized not only for the production machines but also for various equipment in factories that produce nonwoven fabric products and the factories themselves. good.

[2-6. Regarding the tax imposed according to the export of materials]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may acquire material information indicating the export country of the material used in the production of the nonwoven fabric product, 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 production of the material). and output to the maker terminal 200 .

[2-7. Regarding the environmental impact of transporting non-woven fabric products]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may acquire transportation information regarding the transportation of the nonwoven fabric product, generate environmental load information based on the transportation information, and output the environmental load 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 estimated to have been emitted by the moving vehicle used for transportation. . To give a specific example, the information processing device 10 associates the identification information (QR code) printed on the nonwoven product package with transportation information (for example, transportation route and the mobile body used for transportation), and transportation information related to transportation to the purchaser of the nonwoven fabric product purchased in the e-commerce service. Then, the information processing device 10 generates the 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 transportation information environmental load information (in other words, the amount of GHG emissions in the transport of the nonwoven fabric product) based on this information is output to the purchaser terminal 300 . The output of the environmental load information based on the transportation information may be performed by the manufacturer #1 using the management layer server device or the like.

That is, the information processing device 10 outputs the environmental load information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the production process of the nonwoven fabric product in a printable form on the package of the nonwoven product, and the GHG related to the nonwoven product 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. In addition, the information processing device 10, via the QR code, the purchaser terminal 300, such as the GHG emission amount in the production process of the nonwoven fabric product, the material information related to the materials used in the nonwoven fabric product, the production information related to the production of the nonwoven fabric product, etc. may be output to

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

[2-9. About the difference from the target value of GHG emissions]
In the example of FIG. 1, based on the accumulated environmental load information, the information processing device 10 determines the amount of GHG emissions by the manufacturer #1 in a predetermined period and the target value set by the manufacturer #1 (for example, carbon neutral, Information indicating the difference from carbon negative) may be further output.

[2-10. GHG Emissions by Destination]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 is transported for each nonwoven fabric product transport destination (for example, a wholesale store, a retail store, various facilities (for example, a child care support center, a nursery school, a nursery school, etc.)). Environmental load information indicating the total amount of GHG emissions during the production of nonwoven fabric products 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 in the transportation of the nonwoven fabric product) based on the transportation information regarding the transportation of the nonwoven fabric product for each transportation destination of the nonwoven fabric product, and the purchaser terminal 300 can be output to

[3. Configuration of Information Processing Device]
Next, the configuration of the information processing device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2 , the information processing device 10 has a communication section 20 , a storage section 30 and a control section 40 .

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

(Regarding storage unit 30)
The storage unit 30 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory device 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 section 30 has a material information database 31 and a production information database 32 .

(Regarding the material information database 31)
The material information database 31 stores information on materials provided by suppliers. An example of information stored in the material information database 31 will now be described with reference to FIG. 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 on the process of producing materials, for example, the amount of GHG emissions in the process of producing materials, and the amount of GHG emissions when generating electricity consumed in the process of producing materials. Information indicating such as is stored.

"Raw material information" includes the amount of GHG emissions in the process of producing the raw materials used in the production of raw materials, the amount of GHG emissions when generating the electricity consumed in the process of producing raw materials, and the Information indicating GHG emissions and the like is stored. "Material transport information" stores information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the process of transporting materials. "Exporting country information" indicates information about 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 of the material is "production process information #1". , the raw material information is "raw material information #1", the raw material transportation information is "material transportation information #1", and the exporting country information is "exporting country information #1".

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

(Regarding the production information database 32)
The production information database 32 stores information on production of consumer goods. An example of information stored in the production information database 32 will now be described with reference to FIG. 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", "used material information", "size information", "recycling information", "quantity", "consumer goods transport information", "inventory information", "power information", and "environmental information".

"Consumer goods ID" indicates identification information for identifying consumer goods. "Date of manufacture" indicates the date when the consumer good was produced (manufactured). The "used material information" indicates information about materials used in the production of consumer goods, and stores information such as material IDs, for example. "Size information" indicates the size of the consumer good. "Recycling information" stores information indicating whether or not consumer goods are recyclable. Information indicating the number of packaged consumer goods is stored in the "quantity contained".

"Consumer Goods Transportation Information" indicates information relating to the transportation of consumer goods, and stores, for example, information indicating the transportation route and the mobile unit used for transportation. "Inventory information" indicates the inventory of consumer goods in a factory or the like. “Electric power information” indicates information on the electric power used in the production of consumer goods. Information indicating the percentage of renewable energy that does not emit GHG in the electricity generated is stored.

"Environmental information" indicates information about 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 goods. "Factory ID" indicates identification information that identifies the factory in which the consumer goods were produced. "Temperature information" indicates the temperature inside the factory and the outside temperature around the factory on the date of manufacture of the consumer goods. "Humidity information" indicates the humidity in the factory and the humidity around the factory on the date of manufacture of the nonwoven fabric product. "Equipment information" indicates information about the equipment used in the production of consumer goods. Information such as the amount of GHG emissions when manufacturing equipment is stored. "Yield information" indicates information about the yield of consumer goods.

That is, in FIG. 4, the manufacturing date of the consumer goods identified by the consumer goods ID "CID #1" is "manufacturing date #1", the used material information is "used material information #1", and the size information is "Size information #1", recycling information is "recycling information #1", quantity in "packing quantity #1", shipping information for consumer goods is "shipping information #1", stock 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".

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 the number of consumer goods in one case, the number of consumer goods loaded on one mobile unit during transportation, the number of consumer goods in one lot, and may store information indicating, for example, the number of consumer goods to be produced.

(Regarding the control unit 40)
The control unit 40 is a controller, and various programs stored in a storage device inside the information processing apparatus 10 are stored in the RAM by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). It is realized by executing as Also, the control unit 40 is a controller, and is implemented by 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 an addition unit 44, and performs information processing functions and actions described below. Realize or carry out.

(Regarding the acquisition unit 41)
The acquisition unit 41 acquires material information on materials used for production of consumer goods and production information on production of the consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1 , the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information related to materials used by the manufacturer # 1 to produce nonwoven fabric products from the supplier terminal 100 and stores it in the material information database 31 . In addition, the acquiring unit 41 acquires production information about the production of nonwoven fabric products by the manufacturer # 1 from the manufacturer terminal 200 and stores it in the production information database 32 .

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire production information indicating the number of consumer goods in a predetermined unit. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 obtains the number of packaged nonwoven products, the number of nonwoven products in one case, and the number of nonwoven products loaded on one moving body during transportation. production information indicating the number, the number of non-woven products in one lot, the number of non-woven products produced in a factory at predetermined time intervals, and the like.

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

The acquisition unit 41 may also acquire environmental information indicating the temperature inside the factory where consumer goods are produced and the outside air temperature. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires information indicating the temperature inside the factory and the outside air temperature around the factory on the date of manufacture of the nonwoven fabric product.

In addition, 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 at the date of manufacture of the nonwoven fabric product.

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire environmental information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the production of equipment used for 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 during the production of facilities used to produce nonwoven fabric products.

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 acquires at least one of lot numbers associated with consumer goods, information on factories that produce the consumer goods, information on equipment used to produce the consumer goods, and information on the yield of the consumer goods. You may acquire the environmental information shown. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 obtains the lot number of the nonwoven fabric product, emission information indicating the amount of GHG emissions at the factory when producing one lot of nonwoven fabric product, obtain environmental information, including equipment information about equipment that has been manufactured, and yield information about the yield of nonwoven products by lot.

The acquisition unit 41 may also acquire production information indicating the size of the consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 obtains size information indicating the size of the non-woven fabric product (for example, S size, M size, etc.), and when producing the non-woven fabric product of the size indicated by the size information, the production machine consumes Information such as the power used to produce non-woven fabric products of the relevant size and emission information indicating the amount of GHG emissions at the factory when producing non-woven fabric products of the relevant size is acquired.

The acquisition unit 41 may also acquire production information indicating whether or not the consumer goods are recyclable. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires recycling information indicating whether or not the nonwoven fabric product is recyclable.

The acquisition unit 41 may also 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 non-woven fabric product inventory in a factory or the like that produced the non-woven fabric product.

The acquisition unit 41 may also acquire production information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the 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 power used in the factory that produced the nonwoven fabric product is renewable energy, and whether or not the power used to produce the nonwoven fabric product emits GHG. Acquire power information that indicates the percentage of non-renewable energy included.

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information indicating the load on the natural environment due to 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.

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the energy used in the production of 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 power consumed in the process of producing materials.

The acquisition unit 41 may also acquire material information indicating the load on the natural environment when the material is transported. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating the GHG emission amount in the process of transporting the material.

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information indicating whether or not the raw material of the material is environmentally friendly. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 obtains material information indicating whether the material is a recyclable material, whether it is derived from biomass, and whether it is a biodegradable material. get.

The acquisition unit 41 may also acquire material information indicating the country of export of the material. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquiring unit 41 acquires material information indicating the exporting country of the material used for producing the nonwoven fabric product.

In addition, 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 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 production of materials. In addition, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions when generating the power consumed in the process of producing the raw materials used in the production of the materials. In addition, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information indicating the amount of GHG emissions in the process of transporting raw materials used for production of the materials.

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire production information indicating transportation information related to 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.

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

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire material information related to materials used in the production of consumer goods, which are non-woven fabric products, and production information related to the production of consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 41 acquires material information on materials used for producing nonwoven fabric products and production information on production of nonwoven fabric products.

(Regarding the generator 42)
Based on the material information and the production information acquired by the acquisition unit 41, the generation unit 42 generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the consumer goods. 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 to generate environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by nonwoven fabric products.

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

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

In addition, the generation unit 42 estimates the electric power used to produce the consumer goods based on the difference between the temperature inside the factory where the consumer goods are produced and the outside air temperature, and generates the environmental load information based on the electric power. may be generated. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generating unit 42 uses the difference between the temperature inside the factory where lot #1 was produced and the outside temperature around the factory to maintain the temperature inside the factory. Estimate power #1 including the calculated power, and generate environmental load information based on power #1.

In addition, the generation unit 42 estimates the power used to produce the consumer goods based on the difference between the humidity inside the factory where the consumer goods are produced and the humidity outside the factory, and based on the power, Environmental load information may be generated. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generating unit 42 uses the difference between the humidity in the factory where lot #1 was produced and the humidity around the factory to maintain the humidity in the factory. The power #1 is estimated including the power obtained from the power #1, and the environmental load information is generated based on the power #1.

Moreover, the generation unit 42 may generate the environmental load information based on the load on the natural environment due to the production of the equipment. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 calculates GHG emissions from production of the production number machine based on the GHG emission amount when producing the production number machine and the total emission amount of the nonwoven fabric products produced by the production number machine. Generates environmental load information that indicates the extent to which carbon offsets related to emissions are realized.

Moreover, the generation unit 42 may generate the environmental load information based on the size of the consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 indicates the power consumed by the production machine when producing an M size nonwoven product and the GHG emission amount in the factory when producing an M size nonwoven product. Information such as emission information is further acquired, and environmental load information is generated based on the acquired information and the amount of each material used.

In addition, when the consumer goods are recyclable, the generating unit 42 may generate environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment that can be reduced when the consumer goods are recycled. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, when the nonwoven fabric products belonging to lot #1 are recyclable, the generation unit 42 creates an environment indicating the amount of GHG emissions that can be reduced when the nonwoven fabric products belonging to lot #1 are recycled. Generate load information.

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

The generation unit 42 may also generate environmental load information based on the load on the natural environment due to energy. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generation unit 42 determines whether or not the power used in the factory that produced the nonwoven fabric product is renewable energy, Environmental load information is generated based on electric power information indicating the percentage of non-GHG-emitting renewable energy.

Moreover, the generation unit 42 may generate the 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 the GHG emission amount #1 by the material used in lot #1 based on the used material information corresponding to lot #1, Based on this, environmental load information is generated.

Also, the generator 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 generating unit 42 generates tax information regarding taxes imposed when materials are exported from the exporting country, based on the material information indicating the exporting country of the materials used in the production of the nonwoven fabric product. .

Moreover, the generation unit 42 may generate environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment when the consumer goods are transported, based on the transport information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the generating unit 42 creates an environment indicating the amount of GHG estimated to have been emitted by the mobile body used for transportation, based on the transportation information until the nonwoven fabric product reaches the user. Generate load information.

(Regarding the output unit 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 to the maker terminal 200 environmental load information indicating the total amount of emissions and identification information for identifying lot #1.

Moreover, 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 materials are exported from the exporting country.

Moreover, the output unit 43 may output information indicating a comparison result between the environmental load information and the environmental load information based on the 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) at manufacturer #1 based on the accumulated environmental load information. Output.

The output unit 43 may also output the difference between the 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, based on the accumulated environmental load information, the output unit 43 outputs the amount of GHG emissions by the manufacturer #1 in a predetermined period and the target value set by the manufacturer #1 (for example, carbon neutral , carbon negative) is output.

In addition, the output unit 43 may output environmental load information for each transportation destination of consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the output unit 43 outputs GHG emissions when producing transported nonwoven fabric products for each wholesale store, retail store, and various facilities (for example, a child care support center, a nursery school, a nursery school, etc.). Output environmental load information indicating the total amount of emissions to a terminal device or the like used by the destination. The output unit 43 also outputs environmental load information indicating the total amount of GHG emissions in transportation of the nonwoven fabric product for each transport destination of the nonwoven fabric product.

In addition, the output unit 43 may output environmental load information printed on packaging materials for consumer goods. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the output unit 43 can print the environmental load information indicating the total discharge amount and the identification information for identifying lot #1 on the package of the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1. is output to the maker terminal 200 with .

Further, the output unit 43 may output information that is linked to the environmental load information of the consumer goods and that is 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.

(Regarding the granting unit 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 provision unit 44 receives the identification information of lot #1 of the package imaged by the purchaser terminal 300, and the GHG emission amount of the nonwoven fabric product belonging to lot #1 is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold. , the incentive is given to the purchaser U1.

[4. Information processing procedure]
Next, the procedure of information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing 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 apparatus 10 determines whether material information and production information have been acquired (step S101). If the material information and the production information have not been acquired (step S101; No), the information processing device 10 waits until the material information and the production information are acquired.

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

[5. Modification]
The information processing apparatus 10 described above may be embodied in various forms other than the above embodiment.

[5-1. Concerning the load on the natural environment from consumer goods]
In the above-described embodiments, an example of the burden on the natural environment caused by consumer goods is the emission of GHG, but the burden on the natural environment is not limited to such an example, and may have an adverse effect on the natural environment. If so, it can be of any kind.

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

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

Also, each component of each device illustrated is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

Moreover, each of the embodiments described above can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing contents.

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

The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in the cache 1040 and memory 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and the like, and executes various processes. The cache 1040 is a cache such as a RAM that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various arithmetic operations. The memory 1050 is a storage device in which data used for various calculations by the arithmetic device 1030 and various databases are registered. memory.

The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to the output device 1010 that outputs various types of information such as a monitor and a printer. It may be implemented by a connector conforming to 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, keyboard, scanner, etc., and is realized by, for example, USB.

For example, the input device 1020 includes optical recording media such as CDs (Compact Discs), DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), PDs (Phase change rewritable discs), magneto-optical recording media such as MOs (Magneto-Optical discs), tape media, It may be implemented by a device that reads information from a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Also, 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 another device via the network N and sending it to the arithmetic device 1030, and transmitting data generated by the arithmetic device 1030 via the network N to other devices.

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, arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from input device 1020 or memory 1050 onto cache 1040 and executes the loaded program. For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 10 , the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 40 by executing the program loaded on the cache 1040 .

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

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 grant unit 100 supplier terminal 200 manufacturer terminal 300 purchaser terminal

Claims (24)

Registration of material information indicating the impact on the natural environment of the pulp used in non-woven fabrics, polymer absorbents, adhesives, elastic members, leak-proof films, and absorbent materials used in the production of diapers an acquisition unit that receives from a supplier terminal used by a supplier that provides the diaper , and further acquires production information about the production of the diaper, which indicates the size of the diaper ;
a generation unit that generates environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the diaper based on the size of the diaper indicated by the material information and the production information acquired by the acquisition unit;
and an output unit that outputs the environmental load information generated by the generation unit. The acquisition unit
obtaining said production information indicating a number of said diapers in a predetermined unit;
The generating unit
generating at least one of the environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment caused by one of the diapers and the environmental load information indicating the total amount of the load on the natural environment caused by the diaper in the predetermined unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The acquisition unit
Acquiring environmental information about the environment in which the diaper is produced as the production information;
The generating unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on electric power used to produce the diaper in the environment indicated by the environmental information. The acquisition unit
Acquiring the environmental information indicating the temperature inside the factory where the diapers are produced and the outside temperature;
The generating unit
Electric power used for producing the diapers is estimated based on a difference between a temperature inside the factory where the diapers are produced and an outside air temperature, and the environmental load information is generated based on the electric power. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3. The acquisition unit
Acquiring the environmental information indicating the humidity inside the factory where the diapers are produced and the humidity outside the factory;
The generating unit
Electric power used to produce the diapers is estimated based on the difference between the humidity inside the factory where the diapers are produced and the humidity outside the factory, and the environmental load information is generated based on the electric power. 4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by: The acquisition unit
Acquiring the environmental information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the production of the equipment used to produce the diaper ;
The generating unit
4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on the load on the natural environment caused by the production of the equipment. The acquisition unit
Acquiring the environment information indicating at least one of a lot number associated with the diaper , information on a factory that produces the diaper , information on equipment used to produce the diaper , and information on a yield of the diaper . 4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by: The acquisition unit
obtaining the production information indicating whether the diaper is recyclable;
The generating unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, when the diaper is recyclable, the environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment that can be reduced when the diaper is recycled is generated. The acquisition unit
obtaining the production information indicating inventory information regarding the inventory of the diapers ;
The generating unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on the inventory information. The acquisition unit
Acquiring the production information indicating the load on the natural environment due to the energy used in the production of the diaper ;
The generating unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is generated based on the load of the energy on the natural environment. The acquisition unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said material information indicating a load on the natural environment due to energy used for producing said material is received . The acquisition unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , receiving registration of said material information indicating a load on the natural environment when said material is transported. The acquisition unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein registration of said material information indicating whether or not the raw material of said material is environmentally friendly is accepted. The acquisition unit
Receiving registration of the material information indicating the country of export of the material,
The generating unit
further generating tax information for a predetermined tax levied on the material based on the country of export;
The output unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further outputting the tax information. The acquisition unit
obtaining said production information indicating transportation information relating to transportation of said diaper ;
The generating unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information indicating the load on the natural environment when the diaper is transported is generated based on the transport information. The output unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein information indicating a result of comparison between said environmental load information and environmental load information based on past material information and production information is output. The output unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a difference between a value relating to the load on the natural environment indicated by the environmental load information and a predetermined target value is output. The generating unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information is output for each transportation destination of the diaper . 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a granting unit that grants a predetermined incentive to a purchaser who purchases said diaper based on said environmental load information. The acquisition unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , receiving registration of said material information managed by a blockchain, and further acquiring said production information managed by a blockchain . The output unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the environmental load information printed on the packaging material of the diaper is output. The output unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information linked to the environmental load information of the diaper and read by a terminal device used by a purchaser who purchases the diaper is output. A computer-executed information processing method comprising:
Registration of material information indicating the impact on the natural environment of the pulp used in non-woven fabrics, polymer absorbents, adhesives, elastic members, leak-proof films, and absorbent materials used in the production of diapers an acquisition step of receiving from a supplier terminal used by a supplier to provide , and further acquiring production information relating to the production of the diaper , which indicates the size of the diaper ;
a generation step of generating environmental load information regarding the load on the natural environment caused by the diaper based on the size of the diaper indicated by the material information and production information acquired in the acquisition step;
and an output step of outputting the environmental load information generated by the generating step. Registration of material information indicating the impact on the natural environment of the pulp used in non-woven fabrics, polymer absorbents, adhesives, elastic members, leak-proof films, and absorbent materials used in the production of diapers an acquisition procedure for receiving from a supplier terminal used by a supplier to provide , and acquiring production information indicating the size of the diaper, which is production information related to the production of the diaper ;
a generating step for generating environmental load information relating to the load on the natural environment caused by the diaper based on the size of the diaper indicated by the material information and production information acquired by the acquiring step ;
and an output procedure for outputting the environmental load information generated by the generating procedure.

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