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Nikkei Inc. Sustainability Profile

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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.

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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.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

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.

25%

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Nikkei Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

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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2019
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
761,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nikkei Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nikkei Inc.'s primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nikkei Inc.'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 Nikkei Inc. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nikkei Inc.'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.

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.

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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