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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.
+41 vs industry average
Ngk Insulators’s score of 78 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2025, NGK Insulators reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 400,300,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 33,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 375,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their environmental impact.
NGK Insulators has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2049. The company has established near-term goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 53.7% by FY2030, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030, based on a FY2022 baseline. Long-term, NGK Insulators aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2049, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.
These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate NGK Insulators' commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.
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2049
90% reduction in Scope 1
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 emissions 90% by FY2049 from a FY2019 base year.
2049
90% reduction in Scope 2
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 emissions 90% by FY2049 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
53.7% reduction in Scope 1
NGK INSULATORS, Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 53.7% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
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Data year: 2025
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