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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
JP
updated 11 days ago

Ngk Insulators

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Ngk Insulators Co., Ltd., commonly known as NGK, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality insulators and ceramic products, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1919, the company has grown to become a key player in the electrical and telecommunications industries, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in insulators for power transmission and distribution, NGK is renowned for its innovative ceramic technologies that enhance performance and reliability. The company’s commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing processes has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing environmental impact. With a strong focus on research and development, NGK Insulators continues to set industry standards, providing unique solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.

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80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Ngk Insulators's score of 80 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ngk Insulators's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, NGK Insulators, headquartered in Japan, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,238,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 238,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 319,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 3,027,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, the previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 3,510,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 252,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 306,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,519,000,000 kg CO2e. NGK Insulators has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2049. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 53.7% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2049, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect NGK Insulators' commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the automotive and components sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
317,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ngk Insulators's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Ngk Insulators is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ngk Insulators is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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