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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, commonly known as NYK Line, is a leading player in the sea and coastal water transportation services industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1885, NYK has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its expansion into global shipping and logistics solutions.
The company operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, offering a diverse range of services, including container shipping, bulk shipping, and logistics management. NYK Line is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, utilising advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
With a strong market position, NYK Line is recognised for its reliability and comprehensive service offerings, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking efficient maritime transport solutions.
+31 vs industry average
Nippon Yusen’s score of 39 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Maritime Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Maritime Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nippon Yusen, a Japanese company in the Sea and coastal water transportation services industry, reported total emissions of approximately 30.5 billion kg CO2e for 2025. This includes around 20.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions and approximately 10.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
For 2024, Nippon Yusen's total emissions were approximately 31.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising roughly 11.14 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, about 82.4 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 20.35 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.
The company has set several climate commitments. It aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by fiscal 2050, with an interim target of a 45% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal 2030, using a 2021 baseline.
Nippon Yusen also has Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions by 30% per ton-kilometre by 2030 from a 2015 base year, and by 50% per ton-kilometre by 2050 from the same base year. These targets are classified as consistent with keeping warming to 2°C.
2030
30% reduction in Scope 1
Shipping and logistics company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha commits to reduce scope 1 GHG emissions 30% per ton-kilometer by 2030 from 2015…
2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
Shipping and logistics company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha commits to reduce scope 1 GHG emissions 30% per ton-kilometer by 2030 from 2015…
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