Nippon Paper Industries
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., a leading player in the global paper and packaging industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1949, the company has grown to encompass a diverse range of operations across Asia, North America, and Europe. Specialising in the production of paper, paperboard, and related products, Nippon Paper Industries is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core offerings include high-quality printing paper, packaging materials, and functional paper products, distinguished by their eco-friendly manufacturing processes. With a strong market position, Nippon Paper Industries has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in recycling technology and a focus on renewable resources. As a key contributor to the industry, the company continues to set benchmarks for quality and sustainability in paper production.
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How does Nippon Paper Industries'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.
Industry Benchmark
Nippon Paper Industries's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nippon Paper Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Paper Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 6.8 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and about 6.1 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon emissions over the years. For instance, in 2021, Nippon Paper Industries achieved a total of about 6.9 million tonnes CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in subsequent years. Their emissions intensity during production has also shown improvement, with a reported intensity of 1,150 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2021. Despite these efforts, Nippon Paper Industries has received a score of "D" in recent CDP assessments, highlighting the need for further action and transparency in their climate commitments. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks, which may limit their ability to demonstrate leadership in climate action. Overall, while Nippon Paper Industries is actively monitoring and reporting its emissions, there remains significant room for improvement in setting and achieving ambitious climate targets.
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Add to project1990 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,180,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Nippon Paper Industries is committed to some 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.
