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Nippon Gases Sustainability Profile

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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.

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50

Industry Average

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Gases's score of 50 is higher than 70% 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 Gases's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Nippon Gases reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,746,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 56,420,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 746,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,457,990,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by FY2032 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, Nippon Gases targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2032 from a FY2024 baseline, with a specific goal of reducing emissions from the use of sold fossil fuels by 50.4% within the same timeframe. Nippon Gases's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Nippon Gases Euro-Holding S.L.U., which is part of the broader Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation group. The company's reduction initiatives include a near-term target of a 5% reduction in bulk transportation GHG intensity from FY2021 to FY2024. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the chemicals sector.

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2019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
63,800,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
1,360,380,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nippon Gases's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Gases's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nippon Gases'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 Gases is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nippon Gases's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nippon Gases's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 1% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 64% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Use of Sold Products
67%
Purchased Goods and Services
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
7%
Capital Goods
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Investments
3%
Downstream Leased Assets
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Nippon Gases'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 Gases has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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