Ngk Insulators
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 77 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ngk Insulators's reported carbon 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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Ngk Insulators’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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