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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nichicon's score of 33 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nichicon's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nichicon Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 90,792,000 kg CO2e, which includes 30,264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 30,264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 30,264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Nichicon has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 46% across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate action, with a focus on reducing emissions from its operations and supply chain. As part of its sustainability strategy, Nichicon is dedicated to implementing measures that will help achieve these significant reduction targets, thereby enhancing its environmental performance and supporting global climate goals.
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| 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,864,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,864,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,721,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
