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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
JP
updated 2 months ago

Nichia Corporation Sustainability Profile

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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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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Nichia Corporation's score of 23 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nichia Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Nichia Corporation, headquartered in Japan, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their total emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, are not provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Nichia Corporation at this time. The absence of these commitments suggests that the company may not have publicly outlined its strategies for addressing carbon emissions or climate change. In the context of the industry, many companies are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability initiatives to mitigate their environmental impact. However, without specific data or commitments from Nichia Corporation, it is unclear how they align with these industry standards.

How Carbon Intensive is Nichia Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nichia Corporation's primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nichia Corporation's Location?

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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 Nichia Corporation is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nichia Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Nichia Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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