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Nichias

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Nichias Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the advanced materials industry, specialising in insulation and sealing solutions. Founded in 1896, Nichias has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative products, such as high-performance thermal insulation materials and advanced sealing technologies, which are designed to meet the evolving needs of industries like construction, automotive, and electronics. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Nichias has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and industry awards. Its market position is bolstered by a reputation for reliability and cutting-edge technology, making Nichias a trusted partner for businesses seeking superior material solutions.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Nichias's score of 34 is higher 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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Nichias's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Nichias Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 22,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined. This includes 10,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 11,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 118,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from categories such as processing of sold products (about 47,900,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 37,100,000 kg CO2e). Nichias has set ambitious near-term targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Furthermore, they aim to achieve a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. This commitment aligns with global climate action efforts, reflecting Nichias's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemicals sector. The company operates from its headquarters in Japan and has not reported any data cascaded from a parent organization.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nichias's primary industry is Construction work (45), 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 Nichias is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nichias is participating in some 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.

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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