Nippon Soda
Nippon Soda Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Nippon Soda, is a prominent player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1920, the company has made significant strides in the production of agrochemicals, fine chemicals, and specialty chemicals, catering to diverse sectors including agriculture and pharmaceuticals. With a strong operational presence across Asia and beyond, Nippon Soda is renowned for its innovative solutions, particularly in crop protection and chemical manufacturing. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the market, achieving notable milestones such as advancements in pesticide formulations. Nippon Soda's unique product offerings, characterised by their efficacy and environmental consideration, continue to set industry standards, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global chemical landscape.
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Nippon Soda's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nippon Soda reported total carbon emissions of approximately 46462000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 83318000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 158477000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant portion of their overall carbon footprint, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by purchased goods and services (137886000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (15878000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 50070000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 97943000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend in emissions management. Over the years, Nippon Soda has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a more than 20% reduction in GHG emissions by FY 2026 compared to FY 2014 levels, and a further target of over 30% reduction by FY 2031. Nippon Soda's commitment to sustainability is evident through their long-term and near-term reduction initiatives, which encompass all scopes of emissions. The company has not yet adopted Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets but is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,316,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 157,769,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Nippon Soda 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.
