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 2023, Nippon Soda reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50070000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 97943000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions totalling around 230588000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes approximately 31270000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 1065000 kg CO2e from business travel, 282000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 194124000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Nippon Soda has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 emissions from about 150218000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 50070000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal reduction targets, which may limit their accountability in addressing climate change effectively. Overall, while Nippon Soda has made strides in reducing certain emissions, the absence of formal reduction commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies moving forward.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Nippon Soda 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.
