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NH Foods Ltd

Common Name
NH Foods
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
15,790
Ticker
2282
Exchange
Japan Exchange Group
Description
NH Foods Ltd. is a global food manufacturing company that produces and markets a broad range of protein and processed food products. Its operations center on fresh meats, including the raising, slaugh...

NH Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, NH Foods completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

NH Foods has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
388,000a
437,000a
430,000a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
193,000a
230,000a
232,000a
Location-Based
298,000a
310,000a
321,000a
Total Scope 3
11,151,000a
10,567,000a
10,475,000a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
42.4539a
50.7731a
45.465a
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a. NH Foods's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2026
b. NH Foods's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
c. NH Foods's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2024

Insights into NH Foods's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NH Foods amounted to 686,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NH Foods decreased by 8.17%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

NH Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+62%+41%+2%-14%+2%-11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NH Foods's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of NH Foods were 388,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has NH Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, NH Foods's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 80.47%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), NH Foods's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are NH Foods's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, NH Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 193,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 298,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has NH Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, NH Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that NH Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), NH Foods's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that NH Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does NH Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, NH Foods reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

NH Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into NH Foods's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, NH Foods reported 11,151,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of NH Foods includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2024, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a

NH Foods's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202503 M6 M9 M12 MtCO2e-5%-1%-2%+2%+1%+6%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NH Foods's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, NH Foods reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,151,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 98% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has NH Foods reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, NH Foods's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that NH Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), NH Foods's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that NH Foods's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NH Foods disclose?

In 2025, NH Foods reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of NH Foods's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to NH Foods's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,016,000 tCO₂e (96.18%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 208,000 tCO₂e (2%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 78,000 tCO₂e (0.75%)

NH Foods's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(96.2%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(2.0%)

Insights into NH Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, NH Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 388,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,139 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 42.45 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

NH Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000200,0001,000,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5001,0002,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Indofood Sukses MakmurYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,710,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,198Scope 1 Intensity: 237.56 tCO2e/$MPost HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 355,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,158Scope 1 Intensity: 43.60 tCO2e/$MIndofood CBP Sukses MakmurYear: 2024Scope 1: 399,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,513Scope 1 Intensity: 88.51 tCO2e/$MBRFYear: 2024Scope 1: 419,861 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,935Scope 1 Intensity: 42.26 tCO2e/$MSigma FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,875Scope 1 Intensity: 152.38 tCO2e/$MGrumaYear: 2024Scope 1: 658,117 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,487Scope 1 Intensity: 101.45 tCO2e/$MEmmiYear: 2025Scope 1: 117,298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,990Scope 1 Intensity: 19.58 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,750,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,219Scope 1 Intensity: 242.46 tCO2e/$MStarzenYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,711Scope 1 Intensity: 9.20 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,955Scope 1 Intensity: 84.88 tCO2e/$MMorinaga Milk IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 188,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,612Scope 1 Intensity: 52.04 tCO2e/$MToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2023Scope 1: 78,736 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 24.07 tCO2e/$MCalbeeYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,001Scope 1 Intensity: 66.60 tCO2e/$MNichireiYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,682Scope 1 Intensity: 18.37 tCO2e/$MKewpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,202Scope 1 Intensity: 17.02 tCO2e/$MFuji Oil Co Ltd (Osaka)Year: 2024Scope 1: 180,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,725Scope 1 Intensity: 48.41 tCO2e/$MItoham Yonekyu HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 285,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,310Scope 1 Intensity: 45.17 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2025Scope 1: 102,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,728Scope 1 Intensity: 21.66 tCO2e/$MAjinomotoYear: 2025Scope 1: 561,956 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,206Scope 1 Intensity: 55.06 tCO2e/$MNissuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 213,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,490Scope 1 Intensity: 38.92 tCO2e/$MNisshin Seifun GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 149,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,678Scope 1 Intensity: 26.24 tCO2e/$MYamazaki BakingYear: 2024Scope 1: 381,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,927Scope 1 Intensity: 48.06 tCO2e/$MNissin Foods HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,840Scope 1 Intensity: 59.30 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2026Scope 1: 191,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,359Scope 1 Intensity: 25.95 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 388,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,139Scope 1 Intensity: 42.45 tCO2e/$M

How does NH Foods's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, NH Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 42.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 46.62, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does NH Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, NH Foods ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

NH Foods is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into NH Foods's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, NH Foods reported a total carbon footprint of 11,837,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.62% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to NH Foods's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.28%.a

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