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Nippon Shokubai Co
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd., a leading chemical manufacturer, is headquartered in Belgium and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1941, the company has established itself as a key player in the chemical industry, specialising in the production of superabsorbent polymers, catalysts, and other advanced materials. Nippon Shokubai is renowned for its innovative approach to chemical solutions, particularly in the fields of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. The company’s core products, including its proprietary acrylic acid and catalysts, are distinguished by their high performance and reliability, catering to diverse applications in various industries. With a strong market position, Nippon Shokubai has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly technologies and a commitment to reducing carbon footprints, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the chemical sector.
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Nippon Shokubai Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Shokubai Co. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,426,000,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 3. The breakdown of these emissions includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 1,462,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 1,798,000,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2014 levels by 2030. This target applies to Nippon Shokubai and its group companies in Japan. Furthermore, Nippon Shokubai has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050, recognising climate change as a critical social issue and initiating various strategies to address it. Nippon Shokubai's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are independently sourced. The company continues to focus on sustainability and environmental initiatives as part of its long-term strategy.
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| 2014 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 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 Shokubai Co 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.
