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Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. (NCA) is a prominent player in the air cargo industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1985, NCA has carved a niche in the global logistics market, primarily focusing on the transportation of freight across major operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. The airline is renowned for its dedicated freighter services, utilising a modern fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft, which allows for efficient and reliable cargo transport. NCA's commitment to quality and safety has positioned it as a trusted partner for businesses requiring specialised air freight solutions. With a strong emphasis on customer service and operational excellence, Nippon Cargo Airlines continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the air cargo sector.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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

Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.'s score of 49 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha

Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan (JP), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of ANA Holdings Inc., which provides emissions data and climate commitments at a higher corporate level. Nippon Cargo Airlines is aligned with the climate initiatives of its parent company, ANA Holdings Inc., which has set various reduction targets and participates in industry-standard climate frameworks. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Nippon Cargo Airlines have not been disclosed. As a subsidiary, Nippon Cargo Airlines inherits its climate commitments and performance metrics from ANA Holdings Inc., which is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, including participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). While Nippon Cargo Airlines has not published its own emissions data or specific reduction initiatives, it is positioned within a corporate family that prioritises climate action and aims to contribute to the overall reduction of carbon emissions in the aviation sector.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
13,360,000,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
837,919,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.'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 Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 312% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 23% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 138% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
138%
Purchased Goods and Services
117%
Capital Goods
42%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.'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.

Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. 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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