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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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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Soda's score of 58 is higher than 98% 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 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. This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by purchased goods and services (about 137886000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation (approximately 2951000 kg CO2e). Nippon Soda has established ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20% by FY 2026 compared to FY 2014 levels. Additionally, they have set a long-term target to achieve a reduction of more than 30% by FY 2031. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. The company has shown a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, disclosing data across all relevant scopes. As they work towards these reduction goals, Nippon Soda is positioning itself as a responsible player in the chemical industry, addressing the urgent need for climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Soda's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Soda is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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