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.
+10 vs industry average
Nippon Paper Industries’s score of 27 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nippon Paper Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Nippon Paper Industries reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10.7 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 4.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, and about 5.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. Nippon Paper Industries has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. In May 2023, the company revised its reduction goals, aiming for a 54% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2013 levels. This commitment underscores their strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, which will involve initiatives such as CO2 absorption through forests, the adoption of carbon-free fuels, and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies. The company has also previously targeted a 25% reduction in per-unit CO2 emissions from fossil energy consumption by 2015, relative to 1990 levels, and a 30% reduction in fossil energy use per product over the same timeframe. These initiatives demonstrate Nippon Paper Industries's proactive approach to sustainability and its alignment with global climate goals.
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Nippon Paper Industries’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2030
45% reduction in all scopes
GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 45% compared with FY2013
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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