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Nippon Light Metal Holdings

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd., commonly referred to as Nippon Light Metal, is a leading player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1939, the company has grown to become a significant force in the production and processing of aluminium products, serving various sectors including automotive, aerospace, and construction. With major operations across Asia and a commitment to innovation, Nippon Light Metal offers a diverse range of core products, including aluminium sheets, extrusions, and die-cast components. Their unique approach to lightweight materials and sustainable practices has positioned them as a market leader, recognised for their high-quality standards and technological advancements. Notable achievements include their contributions to lightweight vehicle manufacturing, which enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Light Metal Holdings's score of 37 is higher than 89% 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 Light Metal Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Light Metal Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,549,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 2,026,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 453,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions from 2022, where they reported approximately 2,404,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions were slightly lower at about 449,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other formal climate pledges. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. Overall, Nippon Light Metal Holdings' emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the industry in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions for manufacturing companies.

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768,000,000
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Scope 2
127,000,000
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Scope 3
1,926,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Light Metal Holdings's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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 Light Metal Holdings is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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 Light Metal Holdings is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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