Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd

Common Name
Dai Nippon Printing
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
36,890
Ticker
7912
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. is a leading printing company based in Japan, renowned for its extensive involvement in various sectors beyond traditional printing services. Operating in one of the larg...

Dai Nippon Printing's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Dai Nippon Printing has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Dai Nippon Printing's Environmental Report 2025
a. Dai Nippon Printing's Environmental Report 2025

Insights into Dai Nippon Printing's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dai Nippon Printing amounted to 866,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dai Nippon Printing increased by 2.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e-38%+4%+36%-3%+4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dai Nippon Printing were 323,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Dai Nippon Printing reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 543,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Dai Nippon Printing reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 21.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Dai Nippon Printing 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Dai Nippon Printing use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Dai Nippon Printing's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing reported 4,331,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Dai Nippon Printing includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-17%0%+16%-7%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,331,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 85.87% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.13% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Dai Nippon Printing reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Dai Nippon Printing 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dai Nippon Printing disclose?

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,645,000 tCO₂e (61.06%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 555,000 tCO₂e (12.81%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 432,000 tCO₂e (9.97%)

Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(61.1%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(10.0%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(12.8%)

Insights into Dai Nippon Printing’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 323,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,408 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 34.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Dai Nippon Printing's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

550020,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101002,00020,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HKKSeibu HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 149 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,000Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MMitsui KinzokuYear: 2023Scope 1: 804,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,895Scope 1 Intensity: 164.26 tCO2e/$MNichiasYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 60.41 tCO2e/$MMitsui & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,637,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 87,988Scope 1 Intensity: 29.97 tCO2e/$MKyushu RailwayYear: 2025Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,030Scope 1 Intensity: 42.90 tCO2e/$MTOPPAN HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 257,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,303Scope 1 Intensity: 20.89 tCO2e/$MItochuYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,087,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 98,186Scope 1 Intensity: 11.07 tCO2e/$MHHHankyu Hanshin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,269Scope 1 Intensity: 14.23 tCO2e/$MTeijinYear: 2022Scope 1: 750,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,589Scope 1 Intensity: 98.82 tCO2e/$MAica KogyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,529 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,817Scope 1 Intensity: 36.06 tCO2e/$MMitsubishiYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,537,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 129,210Scope 1 Intensity: 158.94 tCO2e/$MSotetsu HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,882 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,874Scope 1 Intensity: 21.81 tCO2e/$MKKKintetsu Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 126,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,719Scope 1 Intensity: 10.81 tCO2e/$MMarubeniYear: 2024Scope 1: 948,825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,877Scope 1 Intensity: 19.82 tCO2e/$MKeioYear: 2024Scope 1: 81,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,699Scope 1 Intensity: 30.07 tCO2e/$MSojitzYear: 2023Scope 1: 577,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,617Scope 1 Intensity: 31.02 tCO2e/$MSekisui ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 183,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,328Scope 1 Intensity: 19.62 tCO2e/$MFujifilm HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 534,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,464Scope 1 Intensity: 24.88 tCO2e/$MNS SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 94 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17Scope 1 Intensity: 5.68 tCO2e/$MKKKeihan HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 60,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,952Scope 1 Intensity: 31.07 tCO2e/$MKeikyuYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,899Scope 1 Intensity: 33.76 tCO2e/$MHitachiYear: 2024Scope 1: 390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,241Scope 1 Intensity: 6.07 tCO2e/$MDeNAYear: 2023Scope 1: 10 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,010Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MDai Nippon PrintingYear: 2024Scope 1: 323,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,408Scope 1 Intensity: 34.33 tCO2e/$M

How does Dai Nippon Printing's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 34.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.88 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Dai Nippon Printing rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Dai Nippon Printing is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Dai Nippon Printing's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Dai Nippon Printing reported a total carbon footprint of 5,197,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.08% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Dai Nippon Printing's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.45%. a

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