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Nitta Gelatin Inc Sustainability Profile

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Nitta Gelatin Inc., a leading player in the gelatin and collagen industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1918, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative products and commitment to quality. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, Nitta Gelatin serves diverse sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The company’s core offerings include high-quality gelatin and collagen peptides, renowned for their unique functional properties and versatility. Nitta Gelatin's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in sustainability and product innovation. With a focus on customer satisfaction and industry excellence, Nitta Gelatin continues to set benchmarks in the gelatin industry, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Nitta Gelatin Inc's score of 17 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

34%

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Nitta Gelatin Inc's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Nitta Gelatin Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 168,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 147,144,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 129,680,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (approximately 1,401,000 kg CO2e). Nitta Gelatin Inc. has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, as outlined in their Basic Policy on Greenhouse Gas Reduction. This long-term initiative aims to enhance corporate value while fulfilling social responsibilities. The commitment is set to commence in 2023, although specific reduction targets or percentages have not been disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Nitta Gelatin Inc. independently reports its carbon footprint and climate commitments.

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2019
Scope 1
11,500,000
Scope 2
6,200,000
Scope 3
147,144,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nitta Gelatin Inc's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nitta Gelatin Inc's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nitta Gelatin Inc's Location?

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Very high
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 Nitta Gelatin Inc is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nitta Gelatin Inc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2019
Purchased Goods and Services
88%
Capital Goods
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Investments
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Nitta Gelatin Inc'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.

Nitta Gelatin Inc 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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