Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (NSG Group) is a leading global manufacturer of glass and glazing products, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1918, the company has evolved into a key player in the glass industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia.
NSG Group specialises in a diverse range of products, including architectural glass, automotive glass, and technical glass, known for their innovative designs and superior quality. The company’s commitment to sustainability and advanced technology sets it apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, NSG Group has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions and a robust portfolio of patents, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in glass solutions.
+26 vs industry average
Nippon Sheet Glass’s score of 50 is higher than 77% 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
Glass Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Glass Products industry's emissions trend from 2019 to 2025
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Nippon Sheet Glass's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (NSG Group) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8.4 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2.8 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 528 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 3.7 billion kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and aims to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. NSG Group's climate strategy includes a near-term target of achieving a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2024, which is part of their broader decarbonisation roadmap initiated in 2018, known as Project Carbon 2050. This project aims to identify necessary technologies and investments for significant emission reductions in float glass manufacturing by 2050. Overall, Nippon Sheet Glass is actively working towards its climate commitments, demonstrating a strong focus on sustainability and carbon neutrality in its operations.
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Nippon Sheet Glass’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
21% reduction in Scope 2
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.’s target for scope 1 and 2 emissions is a reduction of absolute emissions 21% by 2030 from a 2018 base year, wh…
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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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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