Nissin Foods
Nissin Foods, officially known as Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd., is a pioneering leader in the instant noodle industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1958, the company revolutionised the food sector with the introduction of the first-ever instant ramen, "Chikin Ramen," setting a benchmark for convenience and flavour. With a strong presence in Asia, North America, and Europe, Nissin Foods continues to innovate, offering a diverse range of products, including cup noodles and frozen meals. Their commitment to quality and unique flavours distinguishes them in a competitive market. Notably, Nissin holds a significant market position, recognised for its contributions to food culture and culinary trends worldwide.
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Nissin Foods's score of 39 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nissin Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nissin Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 287,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 101,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 3,914,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a substantial portion of their overall emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which include upstream and downstream activities. Nissin Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.4% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a long-term target of reducing total GHG emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the 2020 baseline. Furthermore, Nissin Foods is dedicated to no-deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices and align with global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nissin Foods is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
