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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nissin Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 134,448,000 kg CO2e, comprising 113,291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 21,157,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 110,299,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also rose from approximately 20,089,000 kg CO2e. Nissin Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 2025, using 2021 as a baseline. Additionally, they achieved a 41% reduction in Scope 1 emissions at their Mandaue plant site in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily through decreased coal usage. Long-term targets include a commitment to reach net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, with interim goals of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.4% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, both from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, Nissin Foods aims for a 90% reduction in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, with a specific target of 72% for Scope 3 emissions. Nissin Foods's emissions data is sourced directly from Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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