Public Profile

Nof

Nof Corporation, commonly referred to as Nof, is a prominent player in the Japanese chemical industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1949, Nof has established itself as a leader in the development and production of high-quality chemical products, particularly in the fields of adhesives, coatings, and functional materials. With a strong operational presence across Asia and beyond, Nof is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to diverse sectors, including automotive, electronics, and construction. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, enhancing its market position and reputation for excellence. Nof's unique offerings, characterised by their advanced technology and sustainability focus, set them apart in a competitive landscape, making them a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable chemical solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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31

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Nof's score of 31 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

96%

Nof's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nof reported total carbon emissions of approximately 191,320,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 44,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 78,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 19,132,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant focus on emissions from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Over the years, Nof has shown a trend of reducing its total emissions, with a notable decrease from approximately 375,000,000 kg CO2e in 2014 to 287,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This reduction reflects ongoing efforts to improve energy efficiency and lower carbon intensity in operations. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Nof continues to engage in various sustainability initiatives aimed at minimising its carbon footprint. The company remains committed to enhancing its environmental performance, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
179,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 2
166,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
25,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nof's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Nof is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nof is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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