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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ngk Insulators's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Ngk Insulators's score of 80 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ngk Insulators's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, NGK Insulators reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,879,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 252,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 306,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2049. For the near term, NGK Insulators has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 53.7% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030, with a FY2022 baseline. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2049, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect NGK Insulators' commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the automotive and components sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 296,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 367,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ngk Insulators is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
