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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nippon Shokubai Co's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Shokubai Co's score of 31 is higher than 96% 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 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 indicates a substantial reliance on upstream activities, particularly in purchased goods and services, which accounted for 1,462,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Nippon Shokubai has maintained consistent Scope 1 emissions of about 840,000,000 kg CO2e from 2014 to 2018, with a gradual decrease to 612,000,000 kg CO2e by 2023. Scope 2 emissions have also shown a slight reduction from 840,000,000 kg CO2e in earlier years to 164,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, highlighting its commitment to transparency. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, the ongoing monitoring of emissions suggests an awareness of climate impact and a need for strategic initiatives to address carbon footprints in the future.

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2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Shokubai Co's primary industry is Chemicals nec, 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. Nippon Shokubai Co is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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

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