Nichicon
Nichicon Corporation, a leading manufacturer of capacitors, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and has established a significant presence in various global markets. Founded in 1950, Nichicon has consistently innovated within the electronics industry, specialising in the production of aluminium electrolytic capacitors, tantalum capacitors, and other passive components. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Nichicon's products are renowned for their reliability and performance, catering to sectors such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in energy-efficient technologies and a strong market position as a trusted supplier. Nichicon continues to drive progress in the capacitor industry, focusing on cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nichicon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.
Industry Benchmark
Nichicon's score of 40 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Nichicon's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nichicon Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 30,264,000 kg CO2e for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, and about 30,264,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a consistent emission level across all scopes compared to previous years, with emissions in 2021 also recorded at about 28,078,000 kg CO2e for each scope. Nichicon has set an ambitious target to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 46% across all scopes by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is aimed at contributing to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,864,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,864,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,721,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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.
Nichicon is participating in some 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.
