Nippon Express Co. Ltd., a leading logistics and transportation company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has been a cornerstone of the industry since its founding in 1937. With a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Nippon Express excels in providing comprehensive supply chain solutions, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and logistics management. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service, the company offers unique services such as temperature-controlled logistics and multimodal transport solutions. Nippon Express has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the top global logistics providers, consistently ranking among the best in the industry. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Nippon Express continues to set benchmarks in the logistics sector, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
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Nippon Express Co. Ltd's score of 41 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Nippon Express Co. Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 595,267,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2013 levels by 2030, contributing to a carbon-neutral society by 2050. This target reflects a significant commitment to sustainability, with a near-term goal of achieving a reduction of about 350,000 tonnes CO2e by FY2023, which represents a 30% decrease from FY2013 levels. For the broader context, in 2024, Nippon Express's global emissions included approximately 528,894,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 190,207,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 18,052,883,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions, targeting a 25% reduction in upstream emissions and a 42% reduction in downstream emissions by 2030, based on 2022 levels. Nippon Express's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability in the logistics sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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.
Nippon Express Co. Ltd has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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