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Pre-Prepared Foods
US
updated 15 hours ago

Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., a prominent player in the nutritional food industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1917, the company has established itself as a leader in the development of innovative nutritional products, particularly in the infant formula and functional food sectors. Morinaga is renowned for its high-quality offerings, including its signature Morinaga Infant Formula, which is distinguished by its unique blend of nutrients designed to support healthy growth and development. The company’s commitment to research and quality has earned it a strong market position, making it a trusted choice for parents and healthcare professionals alike. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on advancing nutritional science, Morinaga continues to set benchmarks in the industry.

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How does Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

12

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Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.'s score of 12 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 186,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,319,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data is cascaded from their parent company, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., reflecting the broader corporate family's environmental impact. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Morinaga Nutritional Foods has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of defined Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) goals or other formal climate pledges indicates a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. As a current subsidiary of Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., Morinaga Nutritional Foods is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises carbon reduction and sustainability. The company’s emissions data highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions for food and beverage companies.

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2020
Scope 1
186,000
Scope 2
134,000
Scope 3
2,319,000

How Carbon Intensive is Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.'s primary industry is Prepared/preserved foods, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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