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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How does Nippon Light Metal Holdings'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.
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Nippon Light Metal Holdings's score of 24 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nippon Light Metal Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nippon Light Metal Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 553,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 96,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,823,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, the company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with a notable reduction from 606,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 100,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 in 2021. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The data reflects a broader industry context where companies are increasingly held accountable for their carbon footprints and are expected to take action towards sustainability.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 768,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 127,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,926,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nippon Light Metal Holdings is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
