Nongshim
Nongshim Co., Ltd., a leading name in the instant noodle and snack industry, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1965, the company has grown significantly, expanding its operations across Asia, North America, and Europe. Nongshim is renowned for its diverse range of products, including its iconic Shin Ramyeon and various snack offerings, which are distinguished by their rich flavours and high-quality ingredients. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Nongshim has secured a prominent position in the global market, consistently ranking among the top instant noodle manufacturers. The company’s dedication to sustainability and customer satisfaction has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the food industry.
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Nongshim's score of 14 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nongshim's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nongshim reported total carbon emissions of approximately 197,608,000 tonnes CO2e, comprising about 90,620,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 107,023,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 194,368,000 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 88,477,000 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 at about 105,926,000 tonnes CO2e. Over the past few years, Nongshim's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 seeing a total of about 176,034,000 tonnes CO2e, indicating a trend of increasing emissions in recent years. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they reported any significant climate pledges or participation in frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Nongshim's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing carbon footprints in the food manufacturing industry, where companies are increasingly expected to take proactive measures in mitigating climate change impacts.
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Add to project2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 91,595,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 93,651,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Nongshim is not committed to any 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.
