Nippon Ham Sustainability Profile
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 2024, Nippon Ham reported carbon emissions of approximately 190,000,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 203,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. These figures represent Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company has not disclosed Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for the years 2023 and 2024. Nippon Ham's emissions data for 2023 also includes global figures, with total Scope 1 emissions at about 430,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 321,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of about 751,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. In 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 213,000,000 kg CO2e in Japan, alongside Scope 2 emissions of approximately 246,000,000 kg CO2e and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 10,258,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Nippon Ham has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced from NH Foods Ltd., its parent company, indicating a corporate family relationship but no cascading of specific reduction targets. Overall, while Nippon Ham has made strides in reducing its direct emissions, the absence of comprehensive reduction commitments and the lack of Scope 2 and 3 emissions data highlight areas for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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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'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.
Nippon Ham 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.
