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 29 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 global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 287,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 101,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 3,914,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.4% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Nissin Foods is committed to achieving a 30.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, transportation, business travel, and more by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2020 baseline. The company has also pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Overall, Nissin Foods is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and sustainability initiatives, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 237,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 179,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,655,000,000 | 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.
