Nippon Gases, a prominent player in the industrial gases sector, is headquartered in Spain and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1910, the company has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality gases and related services, catering to diverse industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and food processing. With a comprehensive portfolio that includes oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and specialty gases, Nippon Gases distinguishes itself through innovative solutions and a commitment to sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in gas supply technologies and a strong focus on customer-centric services. Recognised for its market position, Nippon Gases continues to drive growth and efficiency in the industrial gases market, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable gas solutions.
How does Nippon Gases'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.
Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.
Nippon Gases's score of 40 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Nippon Gases reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,648,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 99,443,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (with a market-based total of approximately 69,628,100 kg CO2e), and around 422,098,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate impact. Nippon Gases has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2032, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2032 from a FY2024 baseline, with a specific target of a 50.4% reduction in emissions from the use of sold fossil fuels within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company is also focused on reducing greenhouse gas intensity in bulk transportation by 5% from FY2021 to FY2024. Furthermore, they are encouraging customers to adopt lower-impact solutions, aiming for a net positive contribution of emissions saved by FY2026. Nippon Gases operates under the umbrella of Nippon Gases Euro-Holding S.L.U., which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments. This corporate structure enhances their ability to implement and track sustainability initiatives effectively.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,424,180 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,360,380 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Nippon Gases is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.