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Ngk Spark Plug Co

NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., commonly known as NGK, is a leading manufacturer of spark plugs and related components, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1936, the company has grown to become a key player in the automotive and industrial sectors, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. NGK is renowned for its innovative spark plug technology, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various engine types, including conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Their commitment to quality and performance has positioned them as a trusted supplier for major automotive manufacturers worldwide. With a strong focus on research and development, NGK has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in ceramic technology and the introduction of high-performance spark plugs. This dedication to excellence has solidified NGK's reputation as a market leader in the spark plug industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ngk Spark Plug Co's score of 34 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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Ngk Spark Plug Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, NGK Spark Plug Co, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 191,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 191,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, with about 9,510,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services. Over the years, NGK has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 211,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 11,150,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on managing both direct and indirect emissions. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, NGK Spark Plug Co's emissions data reflects an ongoing effort to monitor and report on its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ngk Spark Plug Co's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Ngk Spark Plug Co is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ngk Spark Plug Co is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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