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Nichicon

Nichicon Corporation, a leading manufacturer of capacitors, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and has established a significant presence in various global markets. Founded in 1950, Nichicon has consistently innovated within the electronics industry, specialising in the production of aluminium electrolytic capacitors, tantalum capacitors, and other passive components. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Nichicon's products are renowned for their reliability and performance, catering to sectors such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in energy-efficient technologies and a strong market position as a trusted supplier. Nichicon continues to drive progress in the capacitor industry, focusing on cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Nichicon's score of 28 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nichicon's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Nichicon Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 30,264,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed equally across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, each contributing about 30,264,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, where total emissions were approximately 254,452,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and peaked at about 387,193,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Nichicon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 46% across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target but is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions in the near term.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nichicon's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), 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. Nichicon is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nichicon is committed to some 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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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