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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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, the company recorded emissions of approximately 453,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s emissions were about 2,404,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 and approximately 449,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions year-on-year, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions remained relatively stable. Nippon Light Metal Holdings has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent or related organization. Overall, the company continues to focus on its emissions profile, particularly in Scope 3, which represents the majority of its carbon footprint.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 768,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 127,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
