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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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72

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Telegraph And Telephone's score of 72 is higher than 97% 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 market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 18,830,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 2,320,000,000 kg CO2e. NTT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 compared to FY2013 levels. Additionally, the company is targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by FY2040. This includes a near-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 40% by FY2030 from a FY2018 baseline, with specific reductions of 80% for Scope 1 and 2, and 32% for Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated NTT's long-term goal of a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. NTT's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.

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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
22,230,000,000
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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 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 Telegraph And Telephone is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nippon Telegraph And Telephone is participating in some 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
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