Nippon Paper Industries
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., a leading player in the global paper and pulp industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1949, the company has grown to become a significant force in the production of various paper products, including newsprint, printing paper, and packaging materials. With major operations across Japan and a presence in international markets, Nippon Paper Industries is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core offerings include high-quality paper products and environmentally friendly solutions, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Notable achievements include advancements in recycling technologies and a strong focus on reducing carbon emissions. As a key contributor to the industry, Nippon Paper Industries continues to enhance its market position through strategic initiatives and a dedication to excellence.
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Nippon Paper Industries's score of 37 is higher than 66% 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 Paper Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Paper Industries reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 3,830,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 460,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,133,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. This data reflects their commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. In May 2023, Nippon Paper Industries revised its GHG emissions reduction target for FY2030, aiming for a 54% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to FY2013 levels. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, which includes initiatives such as CO2 absorption by forests and the adoption of carbon-free fuels and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Nippon Paper Industries has also established interim goals, including a 30% reduction in fossil energy use per product compared to fiscal 1990 levels by 2015, and a 25% reduction in per-unit CO2 emissions from fossil energy consumption by the same year. These commitments demonstrate the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the paper industry.
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| 1990 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nippon Paper Industries 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.
