Jx Nippon Mining And Metals

JX Nippon Mining & Metals's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

JX Nippon Mining & Metals, a firm based in Japan operating within the nickel ores and concentrates industry, is actively engaged in addressing its climate impact.

Carbon Emissions Data:

For the fiscal year 2024, JX Nippon Mining & Metals reported total global emissions of approximately 1,619,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 381,000,000 kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 170,000,000 kg CO2e.
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 1,022,000,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the largest portion at approximately 646,000,000 kg CO2e.

In fiscal year 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 484,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 183,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data for this year was not disclosed.

Earlier years show a declining trend in Scope 1 and 2 emissions:

• 2022: Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 797,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2021: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 892,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2020: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,345,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2019: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,697,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2018: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,811,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2017: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,764,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 155,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2016: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,722,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 422,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2015: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,668,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 395,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2014: Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,097,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, specifically upstream transportation and distribution, were approximately 79,900,000 kg CO2e.
• 2013: Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,103,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, specifically upstream transportation and distribution, were approximately 73,600,000 kg CO2e.
• 2012: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,122,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2011: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 989,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 1990: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 967,000,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

JX Nippon Mining & Metals has set ambitious targets to address its carbon footprint:

• Net-Zero by 2050: The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by fiscal year 2050.
• Scope 1 & 2 Reduction: There is a commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% from fiscal year 2018 levels by fiscal year 2030. Furthermore, there's a target for net-zero in-house emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by fiscal year 2050.
• Energy Consumption Intensity: Individual operating sites are targeted to achieve an average annual reduction in energy consumption intensity of 1% up to fiscal year 2030.
• Historical Reduction Target: A previous target aimed for an 18% reduction in CO2 emissions by fiscal year 2030 from fiscal year 1990 levels.

Data Cascading:

JX Nippon Mining & Metals's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, JX Advanced Metals Corporation, at cascade level 1, indicating it is a current subsidiary. Climate initiatives, such as CA100 (Climate Action 100+), are cascaded from ENEOS Holdings, Inc., at cascade level 1. Performance data also originates from JX Advanced Metals Corporation.