Climate Change Data

NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-04 to 2020-03, 2020-04 to 2021-03)

Reporting Period: 2019-04 to 2020-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:420,000 t-CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 in Japan and overseas)
Renewable Energy Share:50% at Tokyo Head Office (from waste incineration)
Water Consumption:5,460,000 m3
Waste Generated:83,000 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Conservation
  • Food Safety
  • Social Contribution
  • Employee Well-being
  • Compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Started procurement of RSPO-certified palm oil at all plants in Japan manufacturing CUP NOODLES in fiscal 2020.
  • Began using Biomass ECO Cups for CUP NOODLES containers, reducing petroleum-based plastic use by approximately 50% and lifecycle CO2 emissions by 16%.
  • Achieved a 99.5% waste recycling ratio in manufacturing processes in Japan.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented the Hyakufukushi Project, undertaking 100 social contribution activities over 50 years.
  • Launched products supporting Tohoku region recovery efforts, donating a portion of sales proceeds.
  • Donated approximately ¥37 million to the Japan Association for the World Food Programme (JAWFP).

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee chaired by the CEO with five working groups.
  • Established an internal whistleblowing system.
  • Implemented compliance training for all employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 15% compared to fiscal 2019 by fiscal 2031.
  • Achieve 100% sustainable palm oil procurement by fiscal 2031.
  • Achieve a 50% total waste reduction in sales and distribution processes in Japan by fiscal 2031.
  • Achieve overall water use of 12.3 m3 per million yen of sales (based on IFRS standards) by fiscal 2031.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce total Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Japan and overseas by 30% compared to fiscal 2019 by fiscal 2031.

Environmental Challenges

  • Global disasters (typhoons, forest fires, COVID-19 pandemic) impacting business operations.
  • Climate change affecting raw material costs and manufacturing plants.
  • Plastic waste problem.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Formulated EARTH FOOD CHALLENGE 2030, setting targets for CO2 emission reduction and resource efficiency.
  • Analyzing climate change scenarios to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Promoting energy-saving programs and renewable energy use.
  • Developing plant-derived meat alternatives and cultured meat.
  • Implementing the NISSIN Plastic Education Project to raise awareness about plastic waste.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Procurement of sustainable palm oil (RSPO certified).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters impacting raw material costs and manufacturing plants.
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes related to climate change.
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, ISO 26000—Guideline on Social Responsibility, Japanese Ministry of the Environment, Environment Reporting Guidelines 2018

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Providing food aid and disaster relief; developing products for health-conscious customers.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Biomass ECO Cups
  • Plant-derived meat alternatives
  • Cultured meat (research stage)

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Resilience Award (2020 Japan Resilience Awards)
  • New Office Promotion Award (31st Nikkei Office Awards for 2018)
  • Semi-Nadeshiko Brand (2019 and 2020)
  • Platinum Kurumin certification

Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:400,000 t-CO2e (Scope: Manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas)
Scope 3 Emissions:1.41 million tons (approx. 40% of total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in Japan)
Water Consumption:5,340,000 m3 (Scope: Manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas)
Waste Generated:77,000 tons (Scope: Manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Food Safety
  • Environment
  • Social Contribution
  • Employees
  • Compliance

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).

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Hyakufukushi Project, engaging in 100 social contribution activities over 60 years.
  • Donated to the Fund to Support Children’s Future and the United Nations World Food Programme.
  • Implemented Smart Work 2000 project to reduce annual working hours and improve work-life balance.
  • Received Platinum Kurumin certification for supporting childcare.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Compliance Committee chaired by the COO to ensure conduct in line with social ethics.
  • Established a Policy on Human Rights.
  • NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS Board of Directors consists of a majority of outside directors to strengthen supervisory functions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions (implied)
Medium-term Goals:
  • 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)
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (implied)

Environmental Challenges

  • 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.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Measures to address climate change, including reducing energy consumption and setting new medium-term environmental targets.
  • Collaboration with other companies, industry organizations, and the national government to address environmental and social issues.
  • Development of containers made from biomass resources and promotion of sustainable palm oil and plant-based meat alternatives.
  • Implementation of Smart Work 2000 project and other initiatives to improve work-life balance and attract and retain employees.
  • Establishment of business continuity planning (BCP) countermeasures.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: approx. 200 companies in Japan and overseas (FY2019)

Responsible Procurement
  • Socially and environmentally considerate raw material procurement
  • Nissin Group Policy on Sustainable Procurement
  • Use of RSPO certified palm oil

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Japanese Ministry of the Environment, Environment Reporting Guidelines 2019, GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, ISO 26000 - Guideline on Social Responsibility

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1, FSSC 22000, Platinum Kurumin certification

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1 (No Poverty)
  • Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
  • Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Contributions through product provision, donations, and initiatives to reduce environmental impact.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products made with sustainable raw materials, long shelf-life products, re-fillable products, simplified packaging, plant-based meat alternatives, cultured meat.

Awards & Recognition

  • New Office Promotion Award (2019)
  • Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization (2019)
  • Sports Yell Company (2019)
  • Tokyo Sports Promotion Company (2019)