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Nitto Kogyo Corp

Nitto Kogyo Corporation, commonly referred to as Nitto, is a prominent player in the adhesive tape and industrial materials industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1918, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Nitto is renowned for its innovative adhesive solutions, including high-performance tapes and films that cater to diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, and construction. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Nitto's products stand out for their advanced technology and reliability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including numerous patents and awards for its cutting-edge solutions. As a leader in the adhesive market, Nitto Kogyo Corporation continues to set industry standards, driving growth and innovation in its field.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nitto Kogyo Corp's score of 32 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nitto Kogyo Corp's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nitto Kogyo Corp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,877,000 kg CO2e, comprising 26,578,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 559,296,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 427,394,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 8,687,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 57,711,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 27,360,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 551,010,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions year-on-year. Nitto Kogyo Corp has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
399,109,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nitto Kogyo Corp's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nitto Kogyo Corp is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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