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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Nippon Telegraph And Telephone's score of 72 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (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 total emissions for 2022 were slightly higher at about 22,020,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction trend. NTT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031, compared to fiscal 2013 levels. Additionally, the company targets carbon neutrality across all scopes by fiscal 2040. This includes a near-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 40% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year, with specific reductions of 80% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 32% for Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. NTT's commitment to sustainability is further reinforced by its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates its targets as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards achieving these targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change.
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2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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