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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nippon Paper Industries reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 5,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,130,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. In 2023, the company disclosed emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside approximately 6,133,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which include upstream and downstream activities. Nippon Paper Industries has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to achieve a 54% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by FY2030 compared to FY2013 levels. This target was revised in May 2023, demonstrating the company's proactive approach to climate commitments. Additionally, they aim for a long-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, which will be pursued through strategies such as CO2 absorption by forests, the adoption of carbon-free fuels, and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS). The company has also established intensity reduction targets, including a 25% reduction in per-unit CO2 emissions from fossil energy consumption per product by 2015 compared to fiscal 1990 levels, and a 30% reduction in units of fossil energy per product over the same timeframe. These initiatives underscore Nippon Paper Industries's commitment to sustainability 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 | 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 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.
