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 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 612,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 164,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,426,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to previous years, indicating a growing impact from their supply chain and product lifecycle. Over the years, Nippon Shokubai has maintained consistent Scope 1 emissions at around 840,000,000 kg CO2e until 2019, with a gradual reduction to 612,000,000 kg CO2e by 2023. Scope 2 emissions have also seen a slight decrease from 840,000,000 kg CO2e in earlier years to 164,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit its ability to effectively address its overall carbon footprint. The company’s emissions intensity has been reported at approximately 450 kg CO2e per tonne of production, reflecting its operational efficiency. Despite the lack of formal reduction commitments, Nippon Shokubai continues to disclose its emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating a level of transparency in its climate impact reporting. Overall, while Nippon Shokubai has made strides in reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, the significant rise in Scope 3 emissions highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to climate commitments and reduction strategies.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 840,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 840,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,370,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nippon Shokubai Co is not committed to any 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.
