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Nippon Paint Holdings Co Sustainability Profile

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Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Nippon Paint, is a leading player in the coatings industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1881, the company has established a strong presence across Asia, with significant operations in countries such as China, Singapore, and Malaysia. Specialising in decorative paints, industrial coatings, and automotive finishes, Nippon Paint is renowned for its innovative products that combine quality with sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest paint manufacturers in Asia, and is recognised for its commitment to research and development. With a focus on eco-friendly solutions and advanced technology, Nippon Paint continues to strengthen its market position, making it a trusted choice for consumers and businesses alike.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Paint Holdings Co's score of 46 is higher than 68% 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 Paint Holdings Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Paint Holdings Co., based in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,280,935,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 16,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 24,952,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,239,239,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services (1,021,546,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (49,052,000 kg CO2e). The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it is noted that emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., indicating a structured approach to emissions reporting within its corporate family. Overall, Nippon Paint Holdings Co. is actively engaged in monitoring its carbon footprint across all scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
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00,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 2
26,290,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nippon Paint Holdings Co'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 Paint Holdings Co is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 745% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
78%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
12%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Franchises
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%

Nippon Paint Holdings Co'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 Paint Holdings Co has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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