Nichirei Corp

Common Name
Nichirei
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
16,626
Ticker
2871
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nichirei Corporation is a leading holding company that operates within the food and logistics sectors. Its primary function is to manage a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries specializing in various are...

Nichirei's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Nichirei 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).

Nichirei has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022 - 2017
Total Scope 1
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
b
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
c
0000000
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
c
0000000
Location-Based
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Unspecified Calculation Method
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
b
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Total Scope 3
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
b
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
c
0000000
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
b
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
c
0000000
Download Data

Verified Sources Behind Nichirei’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Nichirei’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Nichirei's Integrated Report 2025
a. Nichirei's Integrated Report 2025
b. Nichirei's Integrated Report 2024
b. Nichirei's Integrated Report 2024
c. Nichirei's Integrated Report 2023
c. Nichirei's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Nichirei's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nichirei amounted to 316,000 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 Nichirei decreased by 4.82%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Nichirei's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-2%0%+2%+81%+8%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nichirei's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nichirei were 86,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Nichirei reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nichirei's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 100%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Nichirei's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are Nichirei's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Nichirei reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 230,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Nichirei reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Nichirei's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nichirei 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does Nichirei use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Nichirei reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Nichirei's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Nichirei's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Nichirei reported 3,473,000 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 Nichirei includes a breakdown across 14 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Nichirei's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202420250900 k1.8 M2.7 M3.6 MtCO2e+2%+7%+3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nichirei's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Nichirei reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,473,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 92.48% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.52% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nichirei disclose?

In 2025, Nichirei reported emissions for 14 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

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

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,755,000 tCO₂e (79.33%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 268,000 tCO₂e (7.72%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 127,000 tCO₂e (3.66%)

Nichirei's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(7.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(79.3%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(3.7%)

Insights into Nichirei’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Nichirei reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 86,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,682 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Nichirei's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00020,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201005005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TIto EnYear: 2023Scope 1: 30,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,226Scope 1 Intensity: 9.30 tCO2e/$MItoham Yonekyu HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,927Scope 1 Intensity: 28.87 tCO2e/$MAjinomotoYear: 2024Scope 1: 675,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,504Scope 1 Intensity: 71.03 tCO2e/$MKewpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,202Scope 1 Intensity: 17.02 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,364Scope 1 Intensity: 22.89 tCO2e/$MYamazaki BakingYear: 2023Scope 1: 382,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,312Scope 1 Intensity: 45.96 tCO2e/$MMorinaga & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 17.99 tCO2e/$MNissin Foods HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,840Scope 1 Intensity: 59.30 tCO2e/$MKoseYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,056Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2022Scope 1: 89,356 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,963Scope 1 Intensity: 30.16 tCO2e/$MRohto PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MYakult HonshaYear: 2022Scope 1: 258,112 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,402Scope 1 Intensity: 75.87 tCO2e/$MNisshin Seifun GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 149,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,678Scope 1 Intensity: 26.24 tCO2e/$MPALTACYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,262 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,290Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MFuji OilYear: 2023Scope 1: 179,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,185Scope 1 Intensity: 42.94 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2023Scope 1: 90,642 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,589Scope 1 Intensity: 57.04 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,607Scope 1 Intensity: 50.77 tCO2e/$MPola Orbis HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,225Scope 1 Intensity: 1.80 tCO2e/$MBlue Zones HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 19,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45Scope 1 Intensity: 431.09 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,300Scope 1 Intensity: 28.63 tCO2e/$MNissuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 213,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,490Scope 1 Intensity: 38.92 tCO2e/$MMorinaga Milk IndustryYear: 2023Scope 1: 188,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,946Scope 1 Intensity: 47.69 tCO2e/$MNichireiYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,682Scope 1 Intensity: 18.37 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Nichirei reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 18.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 29.52 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Nichirei rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Nichirei ranked 8 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Nichirei's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Nichirei reported a total carbon footprint of 3,789,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.52% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Nichirei's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.07%. a

Want Full Access to Nichirei's GHG Emissions Dataset?
Sign Up