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Nichirei Sustainability Profile

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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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40

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 40 is higher than 65% 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 Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,696,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns of 84,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 248,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 3,364,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. In Japan, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of 43,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 157,000,000 kg CO2e, totalling 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Nichirei has set ambitious reduction targets, 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 compared to FY2016 levels for Scope 1 emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Nichirei Corporation. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, focusing on significant reductions in its operational carbon footprint.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
41,332,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
248,880,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
23,163,000
-
00,000,000
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nichirei's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Nichirei's Location?

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Very high
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.

Nichirei's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nichirei's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
83%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
3%
Processing of Sold Products
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Investments
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Nichirei'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.

Nichirei 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
Reduction Actions

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