Nissui Sustainability Profile
Nissui, officially known as Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd., is a prominent player in the global seafood industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1901, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality seafood products, including frozen fish, processed seafood, and aquaculture. With a strong operational presence in Asia, North America, and Europe, Nissui is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core offerings, such as ready-to-eat meals and premium seafood, are distinguished by their adherence to rigorous quality standards and traceability. Nissui has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable fishing practices and a robust supply chain. As a market leader, Nissui continues to set benchmarks in the seafood sector, ensuring a reliable source of nutritious products for consumers worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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Nissui's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nissui reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 120,002,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 101,551,000 kg CO2e in Japan. Globally, the company’s emissions were higher, with Scope 1 at approximately 213,356,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 127,227,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 2,780,681,000 kg CO2e. Nissui has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce total CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to fiscal 2018 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets encompass both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to their climate strategy. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Nissui Corporation. As part of their sustainability efforts, Nissui is actively working towards these reduction targets while maintaining transparency in their emissions reporting.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 209,705,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 153,593,000 | 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 |
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Nissui'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.
Nissui 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.
