Nippon Ham
Nippon Ham, officially known as Nippon Ham Foods Group Co., Ltd., is a leading player in the food industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1949, the company has grown to become a prominent manufacturer of processed meats, including ham, sausages, and other delicacies, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. With major operational regions across Asia and beyond, Nippon Ham is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core products, characterised by their unique flavours and high standards, cater to a diverse consumer base. Notable achievements include its position as one of Japan's largest meat producers, reflecting its significant market share and influence in the food sector. Nippon Ham continues to set benchmarks in food safety and sustainability, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the industry.
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Nippon Ham's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Ham reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e in Japan, with Scope 1 emissions at about 203,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at approximately 243,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions reaching about 10,475,000,000 kg CO2e. Globally, their emissions included about 430,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 321,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 751,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. Comparatively, in 2022, Nippon Ham's emissions in Japan were about 10,258,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 213,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) at around 246,000,000 kg CO2e. The global figures for 2022 showed Scope 1 emissions of about 501,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 332,000,000 kg CO2e, totalling around 833,000,000 kg CO2e. Nippon Ham has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments reported. The company’s emissions data is sourced from NH Foods Ltd., indicating a direct relationship without cascaded data from a parent organisation. Overall, Nippon Ham's emissions profile highlights a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint, reflecting industry trends where supply chain and product use emissions are critical to overall sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 348,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 290,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Nippon Ham 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.
