Nippon Ham
Nippon Ham, officially known as Nippon Ham Foods Group Co., Ltd., is a leading player in the food industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1949, the company has grown to become a prominent manufacturer of processed meats, including ham, sausages, and other delicacies, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. With major operational regions across Asia and beyond, Nippon Ham is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core products, characterised by their unique flavours and high standards, cater to a diverse consumer base. Notable achievements include its position as one of Japan's largest meat producers, reflecting its significant market share and influence in the food sector. Nippon Ham continues to set benchmarks in food safety and sustainability, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the industry.
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Industry Average
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Nippon Ham's score of 28 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nippon Ham's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Ham reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,475,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 at about 203,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 243,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 10,030,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 10,258,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Nippon Ham has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 10,576,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in emissions over the past few years. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor has it made any climate pledges. The emissions data reflects a consistent effort to monitor and report on carbon emissions, although specific reduction strategies have not been disclosed. Nippon Ham's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of their total emissions, underscoring the importance of addressing supply chain and downstream activities in their climate strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 215,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 86,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,134,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Nippon Ham is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
