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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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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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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