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Nissin Foods

Nissin Foods, officially known as Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd., is a pioneering leader in the instant noodle industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1958, the company revolutionised the food sector with the introduction of the first-ever instant ramen, "Chikin Ramen," setting a benchmark for convenience and flavour. With a strong presence in Asia, North America, and Europe, Nissin Foods continues to innovate, offering a diverse range of products, including cup noodles and frozen meals. Their commitment to quality and unique flavours distinguishes them in a competitive market. Notably, Nissin holds a significant market position, recognised for its contributions to food culture and culinary trends worldwide.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Nissin Foods's score of 52 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nissin Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Nissin Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 134,448,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 113,291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 21,157,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 130,188,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 110,299,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 20,089,000 kg CO2e. Nissin Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they target a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. For the near term, they are committed to a 2.7% annual reduction in GHG emissions, equating to a 21.6% reduction by FY2030 compared to FY2022 levels. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, with a significant reduction target of 90% for all scopes (1, 2, and 3) from a 2020 baseline. Nissin Foods has also reported a 41% reduction in Scope 1 emissions at their Mandaue plant site versus 2023, primarily due to decreased coal usage. Overall, Nissin Foods is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nissin Foods's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nissin Foods is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nissin Foods is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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