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Nippon Express Co. Ltd

Nippon Express Co. Ltd., a leading logistics and transportation company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has been a cornerstone of the industry since its founding in 1937. With a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Nippon Express excels in providing comprehensive supply chain solutions, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and logistics management. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service, the company offers unique services such as temperature-controlled logistics and multimodal transport solutions. Nippon Express has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the top global logistics providers, consistently ranking among the best in the industry. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Nippon Express continues to set benchmarks in the logistics sector, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

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How does Nippon Express Co. Ltd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Express Co. Ltd's score of 42 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nippon Express Co. Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Express Co. Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 748,267,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 739,376,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions also at approximately 739,376,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2013 levels by 2030, contributing to a carbon-neutral society by 2050. Historically, Nippon Express has shown a consistent effort in managing its emissions. For instance, in 2013, the total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were about 885,066,000 kg CO2e in Japan. The company has also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, which were approximately 8,708,000,000 kg CO2e in 2013, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding its overall carbon footprint. Nippon Express's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its near-term targets, which include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term vision of achieving carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050. This strategic focus aligns with global climate initiatives and positions Nippon Express as a proactive player in the logistics and transportation sector's transition towards sustainability.

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Scope 1
970,438,000
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Scope 2
970,438,000
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Scope 3
8,708,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Express Co. Ltd's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Nippon Express Co. Ltd is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nippon Express Co. Ltd is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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