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 significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing by about 41% at the Mandaue plant site versus 2023, primarily due to reduced coal usage. 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, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, transportation, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. The company also aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions related to FLAG (Forest, Land, Agriculture, and Goods) by 30.3% by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific targets for Scope 3 FLAG emissions set at 72% reduction by the same year. Nissin Foods's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to sustainable practices, including a no-deforestation policy for key commodities by 2025. The data reported is sourced directly from Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., with no cascading from parent organizations.
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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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