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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In 2024, Nippon Express Co. Ltd reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 52,889,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 19,020,700 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 18,052,883,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, resulting in a combined total of about 17,999,793,100 kg CO2e globally. In Japan, the total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were approximately 59,526,700 kg CO2e. Nippon Express has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2023 compared to FY2013 levels, targeting a reduction of about 350,000 tonnes CO2e. Furthermore, the company has established a long-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2013 levels by 2030, contributing to a carbon-neutral society by 2050. Additionally, under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year, and Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution by 25% from a 2022 base year. The company also aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products for fossil fuels within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect Nippon Express's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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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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