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Financial Intermediation
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Nomura Holdings, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Nomura Holdings, Inc., a leading financial services group, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Established in 1925, Nomura has evolved into a prominent player in the global investment banking and securities industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The firm offers a diverse range of services, including retail brokerage, asset management, and investment banking, distinguished by its commitment to client-centric solutions and innovative financial products. With a strong market position, Nomura has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its global footprint and enhancing its technological capabilities. The company is recognised for its expertise in equity and fixed income markets, making it a trusted partner for institutional investors and corporations alike. Nomura's dedication to excellence and strategic growth continues to solidify its reputation as a key player in the financial landscape.

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37

Industry Average

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32

Industry Benchmark

Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s score of 37 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Nomura Holdings, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,750,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from investments, which accounted for about 5,700,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, the company disclosed emissions of approximately 16,290,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 14,342,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 11,308,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 related to employee commuting in Japan. Globally, in 2024, Nomura's total emissions were about 4,520,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 investments again being a significant factor, contributing the same amount. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 4,660,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 3 investments also at 4,660,000,000 kg CO2e. Nomura has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any document reduction targets or specific initiatives aimed at reducing emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported by Nomura Holdings, Inc. Overall, while Nomura Holdings, Inc. has made strides in transparency regarding its carbon emissions, it currently lacks defined reduction commitments or initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact.

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2019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
2,960,000
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Scope 2
66,662,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
45,966,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nomura Holdings, Inc.'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 Nomura Holdings, Inc. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 26% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 37% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Investments
100%

Nomura Holdings, 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.

Nomura Holdings, 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
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