FY2021
Environment
Advanced initiatives for environmental issues were recognized and many environmental awards in award programs organized or supported by the government were received.
The 3rd EcoPro Awards
The Minister’s Award from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Organized by the Sustainable Management Promotion Organization (SuMPO) and supported by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Ministry of the Environment
This awards system recognizes environmentally-friendly products, services, and technologies, with the goal of promoting further development and dissemination.
The company’s initiatives that centered around the CUP NOODLES DO IT NOW! Project, such as switching to Biomass ECO Cups and beginning the use of certified palm oil, were highly rated.
The 2020 the Environment Minister’s Award for Climate Change Action
This program celebrates individuals and groups who have made exceptional achievements in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
The transition to Biomass ECO Cups received considerable praise for promoting commercialization through the development of superior technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS was thus awarded the 2020 the Environment Minister’s Award for Climate Change Action
Award for Good Practices of Consumer-oriented Management
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS received the Commissioner of the Consumer Affairs Agency Commendation at the Fiscal 2020 Award for Good Practices of Consumer-oriented Management organized by the Consumer Affairs Agency. This is a program that recognizes best practices of business operators that have made voluntary declarations of undertaking consumer-oriented management.
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS was recognized for initiatives such as the replacement of containers for CUP NOODLES brands with Biomass ECO Cups—which encourages behavioral changes in consumers—being an initiative with an impact on social issues and the research and development of plant-derived meat alternatives being an initiative that contributes toward reducing environmental impact.
The 29th Food Safety, Security, and Environmental Contribution Award
Organized by The Japan Food Journal
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS received the 29th Food Safety, Security, and Environmental Contribution Award for making its social responsibilities clear and developing its businesses with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in mind.
The company formulated the EARTH FOOD CHALLENGE 2030 environmental strategy, and the fact that it made efforts toward the use of biomass materials, the utilization of power generation from waste, sales of the CUP NOODLES Rolling Stock Set, and the provision of emergency support for disasters, all while providing safe and delicious food, was evaluated highly.
The 8th Food Industry Mottainai Award
The Judging Committee Judging Committee Chairman’s Award
Organized by the Organization of Food Marketing Structure Improvement and supported by Ministry of Environment and Consumer Affairs Agency
The award recognizes companies and individuals with significant achievements from perspectives such as energy saving and CO2 reduction and reduction, reuse, and recycling of waste for purposes including global warming prevention, energy saving measures, and food loss reduction.
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS was recognized for initiatives such as the replacement of containers for CUP NOODLES brands with Biomass ECO Cups to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the use of electricity generated by incinerating waste at the Tokyo Head Office to promote the recycling of waste.
42nd Food Industry Excellent Company Awards
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (CSR category)
Organized by Japan Food Industry Association and Organization of Food-Marketing Structure Improvement
This program recognizes companies, organizations, and individuals that have made significant achievements in the food manufacturing and food distribution industries.
The overall sustainability activities of the NISSIN FOODS Group, such as the establishment of EARTH FOOD CHALLENGE 2030 and the Sustainability Committee as well as the Hyakufukushi Project, were recognized and awarded with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award in the CSR category.
Social
Platinum Kurumin certification
Organized Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
This certification recognizes outstanding companies that support employees in balancing work and childcaring.
NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD.'s childcare support through parenting programs, the telecommuting program, the flex-time system with no compulsory working hours, and other programs were recognized and certified.
PRIDE Index 2020
Gold rating
This is an index developed by the Japanese nonprofit group “work with Pride”* for evaluating corporate efforts to support inclusiveness for LGBT employees and other sexual minorities.
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS received a “Gold” rating for meeting the designated requirements.
- *A nonprofit group that supports the promotion and establishment of LGBT-related diversity management in companies and other organizations.
2021 Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program (White 500)
Organized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi
This program recognizes outstanding enterprises engaging in efforts for health and productivity management.
The strategic initiatives for health and productivity management being implemented at NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS, NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS, NISSIN CHILLED FOODS, and NISSIN FROZEN FOODS were recognized and certified.
Tokyo Sports Promotion Company 2020
Organized by Tokyo Metropolitan Government
This program certifies companies that conduct excellent initiatives toward encouraging employee sports activities and provide support in the field of sports.
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS was certified for organizing the “NISSIN FOODS Cup” National Elementary School Track and Field Championships while avoiding the Three Cs (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact setting) and taking thorough measures against COVID-19.
Resilience Certification for Business Continuity and Social Contributions
Organized by the Association for Resilience Japan
Based on the “Guidelines for Certifying Organizations Contributing to National Resilience” issued by the National Resilience Promotion Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Resilience Certification recognizes companies and organizations that actively engage in business continuity initiatives.
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS has formulated business continuity plans to continue its business activities and ensure a stable supply of products even in times of emergency, such as large-scale earthquakes or floods; it also carries out social contribution activities aimed at raising awareness of the importance of maintaining emergency stockpiles.
【Overseas Group Companies】
Employer of Choice Award 2020
Asia Pacific Outstanding Employer Award 2020
Organized by Job Market Publishing Limited
This program recognizes companies with excellent human resource development strategies.
The overall human resource system implemented by the NISSIN FOODS Group in China and Hong Kong was recognized with this award.
Top Human Resources Management Awards
Human Resources Management Excellence Award
Organized by 51Job
This program recognizes companies with excellent human resources management.
The overall human resource system implemented by NISSIN FOODS (CHINA) HOLDING CO., LTD. was recognized with this award.
Good Employer Charter 2020/2022
Organized by HKSAR Labour Department
This program recognizes companies that adopt employee-oriented good human resource management practices.
The series of initiatives by NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD. And WINNER FOOD PRODUCTS LTD. was recognized with this award.
ERB Manpower Developer Award 2020/2022
Organized by Employees Retraining Board
This program recognizes companies that build a corporate culture advocating the importance of manpower training and development.
The NISSIN FOODS Group’s corporate culture in Hong Kong, which understands the importance of human resources development, was recognized with this award.
Happy Company 2020
Organized by Hong Kong Productivity Council
This program recognizes companies that enhance the happiness of workers in Hong Kong.
The working environment of NISSIN FOODS (HK) MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. was recognized with this award.
Partner Employer Award 2020
Organized by Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business Limited
This program recognizes companies that actively offer employment opportunities to people such as the disabled, ethnic minorities, rehabilitated persons, re-trained persons, and retirees.
The initiatives of NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD., NISSIN FOODS (H.K.) CO., LTD., NISSIN FOODS (HK) MANAGEMENT CO., LTD., and WINNER FOOD PRODUCTS LTD. were recognized with this award.
Industry Care Logo
Organized by Federation of Hong Kong Industries
This program recognizes socially responsible companies.
The initiatives of NISSIN FOODS (HK) MANAGEMENT CO., LTD., which have made a positive impact on society, recognized with this award.
Caring Company 2020/2021
Organized by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
This program certifies companies that contribute toward the creation of an inclusive society through partnerships with social service organizations.
NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD.’s partnership with social service organizations and the fulfillment of its corporate social responsibility through activities that give consideration to the region, employees, and environment were recognized and certified.
Social Capital Builder Logo Awards
Organized by Community Investment and Inclusion Fund
This program certifies companies that have contributed to the development of social capital in Hong Kong.
The initiatives of NISSIN FOODS (HK) MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. were recognized and certified.
Others
Digital Transformation Stocks 2020
Digital Transformation Stocks 2020 is a joint effort between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to select outstanding companies that are actively engaged in digital transformation (DX).
The selection of NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS was due to recognition of the top management vision to “raise productivity through the use of digital technology.” In addition, specific initiatives were also recognized including next-generation smart factories, projects to end legacy systems, and IT measures that support new ways of working the era of COVID-19.
The World Star Competition 2021
Organized by the World Packaging Organization
Aimed at the development and spread of globally excellent packaging and its technology, all kinds of packaging compete at the competition in factors such as ease of use, originality, and innovation.
The “3 second-box” for tall cup-type instant noodles such as CUP NOODLES received a World Star award in the Food category of the World Star Competition 2021.
Selection to the ESG Index (As of August 2021)
Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)
Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific)
The DJSI is a global stock index in the field of ESG that was seledted by S&P Dow Jones Indices. It measures the sustainability performance of companies in addition to their financial performance, based on the survey and analysis of corporate ESG practices and recognizes companies that possess excellent sustainability. The DJSI World is a global index that assesses approximately 2,500 leading companies in both developed and developing countries. The DJSI Asia Pacific is an index of over 600 leading companies in the Asia Pacific region, including Japan.
FTSE4Good Index Series
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
The FTSE4Good Index Series is an investment index created by FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group, in which companies that excel in activities for ESG (Environment, Society, and Governance), which are essential for sustainable growth of society and companies, are selected as its constituents. Meanwhile, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, which targets Japanese companies and is selected by FTSE Russell.
MSCI World ESG Leaders Index
MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index
The MSCI World ESG Leaders Index is one of the world’s leading ESG indexes developed by U.S. company MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital Investment). NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS is also selected for the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index.
THE INCLUSION OF NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS IN ANY MSCI INDEX, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT OR PROMOTION OF NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS BY MSCI OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE MSCI INDEXES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MSCI. MSCI AND THE MSCI INDEX NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI OR ITS AFFILIATES.
SOMPO Sustainability Index
The SOMPO Sustainability Index is an ESG index developed by Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd. to select approximately 300 companies.
FY2020
The Environment
Japan Nature Conservation Awards 2020
Organized by Nature Conservation Society of Japan
This program recognizes companies and organizations which contributed nature conservation and biodiversity.
The biodiversity improvement actions through biotope creation and forest maintenance implemented by NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD. were recognized with this award.
Social
Best Resilience Award in the Business and Industry Category of the 2020 Japan Resilience Awards
Organized by Association for Resilience Japan
This program recognizes companies and organizations that actively engage in building social resilience.
The awareness raising actions and encouraging the Rolling Stock method, (consuming food stock nearing expiration and replacing it with new items) by launching the CUP NOODLES Rolling Stock Set as well as distributing original pamphlets were recognized with this award.
Platinum Kurumin certification
Organized Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
This certification recognizes outstanding companies that support employees in balancing work and childcaring.
NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD.'s childcare support through parenting programs, the telecommuting program, the flex-time system with no compulsory working hours, and other programs were recognized and certified.
Selected as a Semi-Nadeshiko Brand
Organized by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Tokyo Stock Exchange
The enterprises that are outstanding in terms of encouraging women’s success in the workplace are selected. The Semi-Nadeshiko Brand designation are just below the Nadeshiko Brand without any limitation on the number of businesses so designated.
The series of initiatives such as work-life balance support and skills development for women of NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD. were recognized and selected.
2020 Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program (White 500)
Organized by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi
This program highlights outstanding enterprises engaging in efforts to advance health and productivity management.
A series of measures to support employee health of NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD., NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD., NISSIN CHILLED FOODS CO., LTD., and NISSIN FROZEN FOODS CO., LTD. were recognized and selected.
Certification as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company 2019
Organized by Tokyo Metropolitan Government
This program recognizes companies that promote employees' sports activities and engage in sports-related social contribution activities.
A social contribution program that links the promotion of employee health of NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD. was recognized and certified.
Certification as a Sports Yell Company 2019
Organized by Japan Sports Agency
This program recognizes companies that promote employees' sports activities.
A social contribution program that links the promotion of employee health of NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD. was recognized and certified.
【Overseas Group Companies】
Partner Employer Award 2019
Organized by Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business Limited
This program recognizes enterprises which are actively offering employment opportunities to the disabled, ethnic minorities, rehabilitated persons, re-trained persons and retirees, etc.
The initiatives of Nissin Foods (H.K.) Co., Ltd. and Nissin Foods (H.K.) Management Co., Ltd. were recognized with this award.
Asia Pacific Outstanding Employer Award of the Employer of Choice Award 2019
Organized by Job Market Publishing Limited
This program recognizes very best organizations that have demonstrated superior talent management strategies.
The talent management strategies, programs and HR best practices of Nissin Foods Group (HK & China) were recognized with this award.
ERB Manpower Developer Award 2018/2020
Organized by The Employees Retraining Board
This program recognizes an enterprise that has outstanding manpower training & development. The corporate culture advocating the importance of manpower training & development of Nissin Foods Group (HK) was recognized with this award.
Good Employer Charter 2018/2020
Organized by HKSAR Labour Department
This program recognizes an enterprise that adopts employee-oriented good human resource management practices.
The series of initiatives of NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD. and Winner Food Products Limited were recognized with this award.
HK Corporate Citizenship 2019
Organized by Hong Kong Productivity Council
This program recognizes an enterprise which takes Corporate Social Responsibility.
The NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD.'s CSR vision such as improving quality of work and life for staff and motivating social sustainability development was recognized with this award.
Happy Company 2019
Organized by Hong Kong Productivity Council
This program recognizes an enterprise which enhances Hong Kong employees’ level of happy working.
NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD. was recognized with this award because the company facilitates a happy working environments,
Caring Company 2019/2020
Organized by The HK Council of Social Service
This program recognizes an enterprise that builds a strategic partnership among company and social service providers, and contributes to an inclusive society.
NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD. was recognized for inspiring corporate social responsibility through caring for the community, employees and the environment.
Others
Transport Packaging Award of the Japan Packaging Contest 2019
Organized by Japan Packaging Institute
This program recognizes companies which develop excellent packaging and technology.
The new corrugated box of MYOJO FOODS CO., LTD. was recognized with this award for the easy use for displaying the product at stores, thus solving the labor issues at the distribution site.
【Overseas Group Companies】
Best in Reporting in the Main Board Listed Companies - Small Market Capitalization of the BDO ESG AWARDS 2019
Organized by BDO Limited
This program recognizes companies which achieved high standards in ESG reporting.
The Annual Report 2017 of NISSIN FOODS CO., LTD. was recognized with this award for having made a positive impact in the areas of ESG as an outstanding listed company in Hong Kong.