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Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation

Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation, often referred to as Chemi-Con, is a leading manufacturer of capacitors and electronic components, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has grown to become a key player in the global electronics industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in aluminium electrolytic capacitors, film capacitors, and other passive components, Nippon Chemi-Con is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s products are integral to various applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial machinery, setting them apart with their reliability and performance. With a strong market position, Nippon Chemi-Con has achieved numerous accolades for its technological advancements and sustainable practices, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the electronics sector.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation's score of 27 is higher than 86% 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 Chemi-Con Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110,530,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 178,721,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 467,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all three scopes. Over the years, the company has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 127,810,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 110,530,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have also seen a reduction from approximately 226,210,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 178,721,000 kg CO2e in 2021. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their recent reports, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Nippon Chemi-Con's emissions data highlights their ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon footprint, although the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further strategic planning may be necessary to enhance their climate action framework.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low 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. This request for Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation is not participating in any 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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