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Maruha Nichiro Corporation, commonly known as Maruha, is a leading player in the fish products industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1881, the company has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its expansion into global markets and diversification of product offerings.
Maruha operates primarily in Asia, North America, and Europe, focusing on sustainable seafood and high-quality fish products. Its core offerings include frozen fish, processed seafood, and ready-to-eat meals, all distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability.
With a strong market position, Maruha has garnered recognition for its innovative practices and dedication to environmental stewardship, making it a trusted name in the seafood sector. The company continues to set industry standards while catering to the evolving tastes of consumers worldwide.
33
DitchCarbon score
+15 vs industry average
Maruha’s score of 33 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Fish Product Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.296
20182025
The Fish Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Maruha's reported carbon emissions
Maruha, a fish products company based in JP, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 6.57 billion kg CO2e emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 83.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 136.8 million kg CO2e, and a significant portion from Scope 3 at around 6.35 billion kg CO2e.
The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions for 2024 highlights that purchased goods and services represent the largest contributor, at approximately 4.34 billion kg CO2e. Other notable Scope 3 categories include use of sold products (about 982.8 million kg CO2e), downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 330.6 million kg CO2e), and processing of sold products (around 318.9 million kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years, Maruha's total emissions were approximately 6.23 billion kg CO2e in 2023 and about 6.04 billion kg CO2e in 2022. Prior to 2023, Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed.
Maruha has outlined a multi-phase reduction strategy. In Phase 1 (FY2022-2024), the company aims for a 10% CO2 reduction. This is set to increase to a 20% reduction in Phase 2 (FY2025-2027) and a target of 30% or more in Phase 3 (FY2028-2030), with the ultimate objective of achieving carbon neutrality.
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Maruha’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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