Nippon Sheet Glass
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.
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Mean score of companies in the Glass 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 Sheet Glass's score of 46 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 Sheet Glass's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG Group) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,922,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 501,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,235,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. NSG Group has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 levels as a baseline. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1 and 2, which cover direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, respectively. Additionally, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. The company's reduction targets have been certified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their strategies are consistent with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to well below 2°C. NSG Group's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint positions it as a leader in the building products sector, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,103,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 891,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,513,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nippon Sheet Glass 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.
