Public Profile

Nichirei

Nichirei Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the food and logistics industry, specialising in frozen foods and processed food products. Founded in 1946, the company has established a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, with significant operations across Asia and North America. Nichirei is renowned for its innovative offerings, including high-quality frozen seafood, ready-to-eat meals, and customised food solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive landscape, earning it a reputable market position. With a focus on food safety and advanced logistics, Nichirei has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its product lines and the enhancement of its supply chain capabilities. As a trusted name in the industry, Nichirei continues to drive growth and innovation in the food sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Nichirei's score of 41 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nichirei's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nichirei reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,486,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 286,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 99,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,145,951,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In Japan, the company recorded emissions of about 216,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 44,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 172,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,848,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Nichirei has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions, nor have they committed to any climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a major player in the food sector, Nichirei's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions to align with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
229,000,000
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nichirei's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low 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. Nichirei is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nichirei 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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