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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 10,475,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 203,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 232,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 10,040,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for about 8,953,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Nippon Ham's emissions were approximately 10,258,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in overall emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows 213,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 236,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 10,258,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Nippon Ham has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction, nor have they outlined any formal climate pledges. Their emissions data is sourced directly from NH Foods Ltd., their parent company, and reflects their operational footprint in Japan (JP) and globally. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, but as of now, there are no documented reduction initiatives or targets in place to address their carbon footprint.
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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.
