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Jx Nippon Mining And Metals

JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation, commonly referred to as JX Nippon, is a leading player in the global mining and metals industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has made significant strides in the extraction and processing of non-ferrous metals, particularly copper and gold, while also engaging in recycling and environmental initiatives. With major operations across Japan and various international locations, JX Nippon is renowned for its innovative approach to metal production and sustainable practices. The company’s core offerings include high-quality copper products and advanced materials, which are integral to various industries, including electronics and automotive. JX Nippon's commitment to quality and sustainability has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in the market, earning accolades for its operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Nickel Mining 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Jx Nippon Mining And Metals's score of 57 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jx Nippon Mining And Metals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Jx Nippon Mining and Metals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,711,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 484,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 235,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by fiscal 2050. This includes achieving net-zero in-house emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by the same year, despite anticipated increases in emissions due to business expansion. Historically, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 reported at 892,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The emissions intensity at their smelters and refineries has shown a decreasing trend, with a reported intensity of 470 kg CO2e per tonne of copper in 2021. Jx Nippon Mining and Metals continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
562,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jx Nippon Mining And Metals's primary industry is Nickel ores and concentrates, which is 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 Jx Nippon Mining And Metals is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jx Nippon Mining And Metals 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
Reduction Actions

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