Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Nippon Chemical, is a leading player in the chemical manufacturing industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1949, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative solutions across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and industrial chemicals. With a robust operational presence in Asia and beyond, Nippon Chemical focuses on producing high-quality chemical products, such as specialty chemicals and agrochemicals, that stand out for their efficacy and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly formulations, positioning itself as a market leader in environmentally responsible practices. Nippon Chemical's commitment to research and development has led to numerous accolades, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in the global chemical market.
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Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 190,722,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes various categories such as purchased goods and services (about 145,798,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 21,202,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 212,874,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions over the year. However, detailed data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2023 is not available, as the company only disclosed Scope 3 emissions for that year. For 2021, Nippon Chemical's emissions included approximately 13,351,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 5,071,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, alongside a total of 264,573,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. In 2020, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 11,998,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,866,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Nippon Chemical has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where emissions reduction is critical for sustainability.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,998,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 5,866,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. is not committed to any 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.
