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Nippon Express Co. Ltd

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Nippon Express Co. Ltd., a leading logistics and transportation company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has been a cornerstone of the industry since its founding in 1937. With a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Nippon Express excels in providing comprehensive supply chain solutions, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and logistics management. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service, the company offers unique services such as temperature-controlled logistics and multimodal transport solutions. Nippon Express has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the top global logistics providers, consistently ranking among the best in the industry. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Nippon Express continues to set benchmarks in the logistics sector, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Nippon Express Co. Ltd's score of 33 is higher than 65% 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 Express Co. Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Express Co. Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 640,847,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Japan. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 649,336,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Globally, the company recorded Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 739,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, down from 745,500,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Nippon Express has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2023, targeting 350,000 tonnes CO2e from a 2013 baseline. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and 2 by 2025. Looking ahead, Nippon Express aims to reduce these emissions by 50% from 2013 levels by 2030, contributing to a carbon-neutral society by 2050. Additionally, the company has established near-term targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 base year, and a 25% reduction in upstream Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets underscore Nippon Express's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action within the logistics sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Express Co. Ltd's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Express Co. Ltd is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
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Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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