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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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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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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.