Dai Nippon Printing Co

Dai Nippon Printing Co., based in Japan, is an organisation within the Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) industry.

Carbon Emissions:

• 2020: Dai Nippon Printing reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 939,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 327,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 612,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2019: Total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions amounted to approximately 9,862,000,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 367,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 695,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 5,111,000,000 kg CO2e. Specific Scope 3 categories reported included purchased goods and services (approximately 3,167,000,000 kg CO2e), downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 670,000,000 kg CO2e), and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 522,000,000 kg CO2e).
• 2018: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 961,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 248,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 713,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2017: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,027,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at approximately 269,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 758,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2016: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,093,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 263,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 830,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2015: Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,201,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 264,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 937,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2013 & 2012: Scope 3 emissions were approximately 5,710,000,000 kg CO2e and 5,780,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively.
• 2011: Scope 3 emissions were approximately 6,180,000,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Targets:

Dai Nippon Printing has set several climate targets, aligning with international standards:

• Net-Zero by 2050: The company aims to achieve effective net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. This includes achieving effective net-zero GHG emissions from business activities at its own sites for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050.
• Scope 1 and 2 Reduction: Dai Nippon Printing commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by fiscal year 2030, from a fiscal year 2019 base year. This target is classified as 1.5°C aligned.
• Scope 3 Reduction: The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations by 27.5% by fiscal year 2030, from a fiscal year 2019 base year.
• Near-Zero by Mid-Decade: Dai Nippon Printing aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade (2023-2025).
• Supplier Engagement: The company has committed that 90% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by fiscal year 2025.
• Older Targets: Previously, the company committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% by FY2030 from a FY2015 base year, a target classified as Well-below 2°C. Additionally, a target to reduce GHG emissions by 20% from FY2005 levels by FY2030 (including overseas locations) was in place.