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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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45

Industry Average

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Sheet Glass's score of 45 is higher than 98% 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 Sheet Glass's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG Group) reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling 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. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. NSG Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target has been certified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company is committed to achieving a similar 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, NSG Group has set a long-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. These initiatives reflect NSG Group's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with global efforts to limit warming to well below 2°C.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,103,000,000
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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Sheet Glass's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nippon Sheet Glass is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nippon Sheet Glass is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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