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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.

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51

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 51 is higher than 94% 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 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 191,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 191,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, amounting to about 9,510,000,000 kg CO2e. NGK Spark Plug Co. has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for near-zero emissions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. This commitment aligns with their broader goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, which encompasses all scopes of emissions. The company’s reduction targets are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their goals as necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C. These initiatives reflect NGK Spark Plug Co.'s proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the automotive components sector.

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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 low 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. This request for Ngk Spark Plug Co is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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