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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
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updated 2 months ago

Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation, often referred to as Chemi-Con, is a leading manufacturer of capacitors and electronic components, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has grown to become a key player in the global electronics industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in aluminium electrolytic capacitors, film capacitors, and other passive components, Nippon Chemi-Con is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s products are integral to various applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial machinery, setting them apart with their reliability and performance. With a strong market position, Nippon Chemi-Con has achieved numerous accolades for its technological advancements and sustainable practices, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the electronics sector.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation's score of 24 is lower than 58% 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 Chemi-Con Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 439,839,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 110,530,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 289,251,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 4,083,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 806,000 kg CO2e from franchises, 12,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 1,133,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 305,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 467,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and 1,780,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution. As of 2024, no new emissions data has been disclosed, and there are no specified reduction targets or climate pledges reported by the company. The absence of significant reduction initiatives or commitments suggests that Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. The company does not inherit emissions data from a parent organization, indicating that its reported figures are solely its own. Overall, while Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation has provided detailed emissions data for 2021, further transparency regarding future climate commitments and reduction targets would enhance its sustainability profile.

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2021
Scope 1
110,530,000
Scope 2
289,251,000
Scope 3
4,083,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation'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 Chemi-Con Corporation is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2021
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
44%
Employee Commuting
28%
Franchises
20%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Waste Generated in Operations
7%
Business Travel
<1%

Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation'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 Chemi-Con Corporation 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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