Environmental Management
Policies
The NISSIN FOODS Group aims to realize a sustainable society and
raise corporate value, positioning the promotion of environmental
measures as a key corporate challenge. We also lay down our
fundamental principles and action guidelines concerning
environmental conservation via the NISSIN FOODS Group
Environmental Charter instituted in March 2008. The Group sets
environmental targets according to these fundamental principles
and action guidelines and manages progress appropriately while
continuously working on improvements toward reducing environmental
impact. In addition, to promote environmental measures at an even
higher level, the Group formulated the environmental strategy
EARTH FOOD CHALLENGE 2030 in April 2020 and set targets for
reducing environmental impact. To achieve these targets, we are
working in collaboration with suppliers and partners.
Furthermore, training for employees and measures to raise awareness
internally are also conducted as raising the environmental awareness
of all employees is important for the promotion of environmental measures.
System
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS has established the Sustainability Committee chaired by the CEO. The committee formulates policies and strategies related to sustainability, such as climate change and reduction of environmental impact, and monitors the state of achievement of targets set in the environmental strategy EARTH FOOD CHALLENGE 2030. Deliberations and reporting are undertaken at least once every year at the Board of Directors.
Initiatives
Investigation of Attainment State of Environmental Management System Certification and Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations
The NISSIN FOODS Group develops environmental preservation measures tailored to individual business sites. The Sustainability Promotion Division at NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS audits the attainment state of environmental management system certification, compliance with environmental laws and regulations, state of energy efficiency improvement, and state of waste management (such as identifying quantities and types) at Group manufacturing plants in Japan based on our in-house environmental survey standards (RISEA*). The results are shared with the plants, and the division monitors subsequent improvements.
- *Food Safety Research Institute Inspection Standards for Environmental Activities
Employee Education
Business sites that have obtained ISO 14001 certification—the international standard for environmental management systems—provide education for internal auditors and department-specific and level-specific education. We are also raising the environmental awareness of our employees by holding seminars conducted by external lecturers and creating opportunities to carry out volunteer activities related to environmental preservation. In addition, we are grasping changes in employee awareness by conducting employee attitude surveys annually regarding the company’s environmental considerations and social contribution.
Activities by Japanese Group companies to raise environmental awareness
- ・Provision of opportunities to carry out volunteer activities related to environmental preservation
- ・Publication of environmental information regarding inside and outside the company in in-house magazines and on the intranet
- ・Addition of a preparation course for passing the Eco Test to our list of education courses, and reimbursed half the tuition fees to employees who completed the course.
- ・Held seminars for employees on RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certified palm oil in January 2019
- ・Held seminars for employees related to the issue of plastic waste and exhibited related products in December 2019
- ・Carrying out forest maintenance by employees of “the WAVE” R&D center —our research and development center located in Tokyo’s Hachioji City—and their families annually at the nearby green conservation area
- ・Switching from plastic to paper straws was made at the employee cafeteria at “the WAVE” R&D center
- ・At Tokyo Head Office, installation of drink vending machine that donates a portion of sales to environmental NGOs
- ・At Tokyo Head Office, installation of water and sparkling-water dispensers and promotion of the use of personal reusable bottles
- ・Conduct of initiative that recommends employees to switch to renewable energy sources for electricity used at home
- ・Collected used books from employees in exchange for cash and donating the proceeds to environmental NGOs in January 2020
- ・Implemented the NISSIN GREEN WORK Challenge, which offers a discount on monthly electricity bills for those who switch their home electricity supply to renewable energy, as a measure to save on rising utility bills due to remote work
Activities by overseas Group companies to raise environmental awareness
- NISSIN FOODS THAILAND
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- ・At NISSIN FOODS THAILAND, training sessions
and posters within the manufacturing plant are used to
encourage employees’ understanding of the company’s
environmental policies and targets.
Furthermore, education regarding the NISSIN FOODS Group’s environmental strategy EARTH FOOD CHALLENGE 2030 was started in FY 3/2021.
- ・At NISSIN FOODS THAILAND, training sessions
and posters within the manufacturing plant are used to
encourage employees’ understanding of the company’s
environmental policies and targets.
- NISSIN FOODS VIETNAM
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- ・At NISSIN FOODS VIETNAM, employee
understanding of the company’s environmental policies and
targets is promoted through new-hire training and
informational notices.
In addition, waste-related training is provided to all employees.
- ・At NISSIN FOODS VIETNAM, employee
understanding of the company’s environmental policies and
targets is promoted through new-hire training and
informational notices.
- NISSIN HUNGARY
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- ・At Nissin Foods Kft. (Nissin Hungary),
environmental education is provided as part of new-hire
training. Also, as an initiative to reduce the use of
plastic cups in the workplace, water bottles and mugs are
distributed to employees, who are encouraged to use them.
The company also conducted a cleanup activity in conjunction with “TeSzedd” waste picking day and encouraged all employees to attend sustainability training.
- ・At Nissin Foods Kft. (Nissin Hungary),
environmental education is provided as part of new-hire
training. Also, as an initiative to reduce the use of
plastic cups in the workplace, water bottles and mugs are
distributed to employees, who are encouraged to use them.
- NISSIN GERMANY
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- ・At NISSIN GERMANY, water dispensers and glass water bottles are provided for employees, who are encouraged to use them to reduce the use of plastic cups in the workplace. Also, all employees are encouraged to attend sustainability training.
- NISSIN FOODS DO BRASIL
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- ・At NISSIN FOODS DO BRASIL, notice boards
and company newsletters are used to raise employees’
awareness about the company’s environmental policies and
environmental issues.
The company has also established a Sustainability Committee, which discusses various environmental issues at monthly meetings, and implemented a scheme to recognize and reward outstanding sustainable projects.
- ・At NISSIN FOODS DO BRASIL, notice boards
and company newsletters are used to raise employees’
awareness about the company’s environmental policies and
environmental issues.
- NISSIN FOODS (HK) MANAGEMENT CO., LTD
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- ・At NISSIN FOODS (HK) MANAGEMENT CO., LTD, unwanted toys were collected from employees and donated to Tai Po Community Green Station, an organization that carries out recycling and reuse. Collected toys were distributed to people in the Tai Po district who wanted them.
- ・In Hong Kong, there is a tradition of giving money as a sign of appreciation during Chinese New Year to supportive people. The disposal of packets used for this practice is becoming an issue. At NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD. and WINNER FOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED, these packets were collected within the companies for reuse through the environmental NGO Greeners Action.
- NISSIN FOODS (U.S.A.) CO., INC.
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- ・At NISSIN FOODS (U.S.A.) CO., INC., participation in cleanup activities and sustainability events is encouraged to coincide with Earth Day, which promotes environmental protection. The company has also introduced an EV charging program for employees.
Related Information and Data
Quantitative ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data regarding the NISSIN FOODS Group's is provided in the ESG Data Book.