Nikkei Inc., a prominent player in the media and publishing industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Founded in 1876, the company has established itself as a leading source of financial news and information, primarily through its flagship publication, the Nikkei newspaper, which is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of economic and business developments in Japan and beyond. With a strong presence in Asia and a growing international footprint, Nikkei Inc. offers a range of services, including digital media, data analytics, and business intelligence. The company is particularly noted for its unique insights into the Asian markets, making it an invaluable resource for investors and business professionals. Over the years, Nikkei has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of the Financial Times in 2015, further solidifying its position as a global leader in financial journalism.
How does Nikkei Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Nikkei Inc.'s score of 8 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2019, Nikkei Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 761,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 sources, alongside about 45,000,000 kg CO2e from combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent or related organization. Nikkei Inc. has not committed to any formal climate pledges or initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As a significant player in the media industry, the company is positioned to enhance its climate commitments and transparency in future reporting.
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| Scope 3 | 761,000,000 |
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.
Nikkei Inc. 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.

