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Nippon Shokubai Co

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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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41

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Shokubai Co's score of 41 is higher than 67% 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 714,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 714,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 776,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 3,426,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2014 levels by 2030. This target encompasses both Nippon Shokubai and its group companies in Japan. Additionally, Nippon Shokubai is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, recognising climate change as a critical social issue. This long-term goal is part of their "Strategic Transformation for Environmental Initiatives," which outlines various initiatives to address environmental challenges. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by Nippon Shokubai Co. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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0,000,000

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 high 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 Shokubai Co is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

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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