Nichia Corporation
Nichia Corporation, a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and has established a significant presence in various global markets. Founded in 1956, Nichia has been at the forefront of developing advanced lighting and electronic components, particularly in the fields of LED technology and phosphors. The company is renowned for its high-quality products, including blue and white LEDs, which have revolutionised the lighting industry with their energy efficiency and longevity. Nichia's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements such as the introduction of the first blue LED, which earned a Nobel Prize in Physics. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Nichia continues to shape the future of lighting and electronic solutions worldwide.
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Nichia Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nichia Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 224,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources combined. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 108,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 116,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as the use of sold products (approximately 479,000,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (about 498,000,000 kg CO2e). In previous years, Nichia's emissions were as follows: in 2023, the total for Scope 1 and 2 was about 255,992,000 kg CO2e; in 2022, it was approximately 230,715,000 kg CO2e; and in 2021, around 268,243,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a fluctuating trend in emissions over the years. Currently, Nichia Corporation has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively reporting its emissions, it may not yet have formalised commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. All emissions data is sourced directly from Nichia Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nichia Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
