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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.

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51

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Nichirei's score of 51 is higher than 96% 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 2024, Nichirei reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,696,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific contributions from Scope 1 at about 243,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 99,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 3,353,300,000 kg CO2e. In Japan, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 43,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 157,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of around 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Nichirei has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, compared to fiscal 2016 levels. Additionally, the company has revised its target for FY2025, increasing its goal from a 30% to a 33% reduction in emissions intensity relative to FY2016 for Scope 1. These initiatives reflect Nichirei's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.

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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
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0,000,000,000
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 very 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. This request for Nichirei is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nichirei is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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