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Nippon Telegraph And Telephone

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) is a leading telecommunications and IT services provider headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1952, NTT has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including fixed-line and mobile communications, data centre operations, and cloud computing solutions. NTT's commitment to innovation is evident in its development of cutting-edge technologies, such as 5G networks and AI-driven services, which set it apart in the competitive telecommunications landscape. As a key player in the industry, NTT has consistently achieved notable milestones, including its position as one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, underscoring its influence and market leadership.

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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Telegraph And Telephone's score of 64 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 Telegraph And Telephone's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,030,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 150,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,170,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 18,830,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. NTT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by FY2040. In the near term, the company targets a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2030, using FY2018 as the baseline. Specifically, NTT aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 32% within the same timeframe. Historically, NTT's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at approximately 22,020,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 23,720,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 26,220,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company is committed to sustainable innovation and has established a long-term goal of reducing total emissions by 90% by FY2040 from the FY2018 baseline. These initiatives reflect NTT's dedication to addressing climate change and aligning with global sustainability standards.

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Scope 1
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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
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
22,230,000,000
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-
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Telegraph And Telephone's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is 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. Nippon Telegraph And Telephone is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nippon Telegraph And Telephone is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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