- Natural disasters causing spikes in raw material costs and damage to manufacturing plants.
- Resource depletion and health disparities.
- Declining workforce due to Japan's shrinking and aging population.
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-04 to 2021-03 reporting, NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 400.0K t-CO2e (Scope: Manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas). By scope: Scope 3: 1.41 million tons (approx. 40% of total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in Japan). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
400.0K t-CO2e (Scope: Manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas)
2020-04 to 2021-03
Water Usage
5.3M m3 (Scope: Manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas)
2020-04 to 2021-03
Waste
77.0K tons (Scope: Manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas)
2020-04 to 2021-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-04 to 2021-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.41 million tons (approx. 40% of total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in Japan) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 400.0K t-CO2e (Scope: Manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas) |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 420.0K t-CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 in Japan and overseas) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions through energy-saving initiatives at manufacturing plants (e.g., LED lighting, heat pump facilities, heat reuse).
- Reduced waste by improving wastewater treatment facilities and recycling mixed waste.
- Reduced plastic usage by modifying containers and packaging designs.
- First in the world to successfully produce bovine muscle tissue (cultured meat).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (implied)
📅 Medium-term
- 30% reduction in greenhouse gas (CO2) emission from business operations (by FY2021)
- 100% ISO 14001 certification rate at Group plants (by FY2021)
- Confectionery and cereal business to achieve 100 billion yen in revenue (by FY2021)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions (implied)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Food SafetyEnvironmentSocial ContributionEmployeesCompliance