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Nissha Sustainability Profile

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Nissha Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Nissha, is a prominent Japanese company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Established in 1907, Nissha has evolved into a leader in the printing and manufacturing industry, specialising in advanced technologies such as printed electronics, decorative printing, and functional materials. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Nissha serves diverse sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics. The company is renowned for its innovative products, such as touch sensors and decorative films, which are distinguished by their high quality and cutting-edge design. Nissha's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for global brands. Through continuous research and development, Nissha remains at the forefront of industry trends, driving growth and innovation in the printing sector.

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85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Nissha's score of 85 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nissha's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Nissha reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,086,000 kg CO2e, comprising 26,095,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 37,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 54,881,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (54,881,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (8,377,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, Nissha's emissions were approximately 100,963,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 25,609,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 75,354,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions reached about 186,242,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by capital goods (13,910,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (38,891,000 kg CO2e). Nissha has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2020 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions and reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The data presented is sourced directly from Nissha Co., Ltd. and does not involve any cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations.

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Scope 1
23,567,000
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Scope 2
61,003,000
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Scope 3
18,162,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Nissha's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nissha's primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nissha's Location?

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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 Nissha is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nissha's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nissha's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 64% last year and increased by approximately 266% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 51% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
82%
Use of Sold Products
13%
Employee Commuting
3%
Business Travel
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Nissha's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Nissha has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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