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Nippon Gases

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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36

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Gases's score of 36 is higher than 77% 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 2023, Nippon Gases reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,318,890,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 63,470,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 854,140,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,318,890,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2032 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, Nippon Gases aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2032, with a specific target of reducing emissions from the use of sold fossil fuels by 50.4% within the same timeframe. Nippon Gases is also focused on near-term initiatives, including a 30% reduction in both direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions by FY2024 compared to FY2019 levels. Furthermore, the company is working towards a 5% reduction in bulk transportation greenhouse gas intensity from FY2021 to FY2024. These commitments reflect Nippon Gases's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
1,023,866,000
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Scope 2
1,075,337,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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