Nippon Yusen
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, commonly known as NYK Line, is a leading global logistics and shipping company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1885, NYK has evolved into a prominent player in the maritime industry, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company operates across various sectors, including container shipping, bulk shipping, and logistics services, offering a diverse range of core products that cater to the needs of its clients. NYK Line is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, employing advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, such as pioneering container shipping in Japan, NYK has solidified its market position as a trusted provider of integrated logistics solutions. Its dedication to quality service and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the competitive shipping landscape.
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Nippon Yusen's score of 40 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nippon Yusen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 14,929,553,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,410,363,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 63,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, amounted to approximately 3,455,848,000 kg CO2e. NYK has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% per ton-kilometre by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Furthermore, the company targets a 50% reduction per ton-kilometre by 2050 from the same baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 2°C. Overall, NYK's emissions have shown a gradual decrease in intensity over the years, with the environmental management indicator for Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 6,360 g CO2e per tonne in 2015 to 6,100 g CO2e per tonne in 2022. This trend reflects the company's ongoing commitment to improving its environmental performance and reducing its carbon footprint in the shipping and logistics sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,650,054,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 49,444,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,623,678,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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