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Nagase & Co Ltd

Common Name
Nagase & Co
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
7,484
Ticker
8012
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nagase & Co., Ltd. is a diversified trading company traditionally known as a sogo shosha, which is a type of large Japanese trading house. Primarily operating in industries such as chemicals, electron...

Nagase & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Nagase & Co 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).

Nagase & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Nagase & Co's Webpage captured from company’s website 2025
a. Nagase & Co's Webpage captured from company’s website 2025
b. Nagase & Co's Integrated Report 2022
b. Nagase & Co's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Nagase & Co's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNagase & Co amounted to89,422metric 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 Nagase & Coincreased by 9.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Nagase & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-7%+8%+23%-9%+6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nagase & Co's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nagase & Co were 39,383 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Nagase & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nagase & Co's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 19.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Nagase & Co's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Nagase & Co's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Nagase & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,197 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 50,039 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Nagase & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nagase & Co's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 56.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Nagase & Co's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 12.01% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Nagase & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Nagase & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Nagase & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Nagase & Co's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Nagase & Co reported 7,385,971 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Nagase & Co includes a breakdown across 12of 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

Nagase & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-8%+22%+19%+74%+4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nagase & Co's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Nagase & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,385,971 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 98.92%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.08%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Nagase & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nagase & Co's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 140.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nagase & Co disclose?

In 2024, Nagase & Co reported emissions for 12 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 Nagase & Co's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Nagase & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,954,440 tCOâ‚‚e(94.16%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 234,598 tCOâ‚‚e(3.18%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 70,811 tCOâ‚‚e(0.96%)

Nagase & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(3.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(94.2%)

Insights into Nagase & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Nagase & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 39,383 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,944 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.63 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Nagase & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000500,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NUBEYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,780,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,092Scope 1 Intensity: 899.12 tCO2e/$MNippon ShokubaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 716,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,589Scope 1 Intensity: 276.60 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,531,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,554Scope 1 Intensity: 305.61 tCO2e/$MTaiheiyo CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,007,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,852Scope 1 Intensity: 3,247.77 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,713Scope 1 Intensity: 19.44 tCO2e/$MNNNOFYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MNippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 102,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,438Scope 1 Intensity: 9.85 tCO2e/$MMatsuda SangyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,076 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,381Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$MLintecYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 50.55 tCO2e/$MDOWA HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 842,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,736Scope 1 Intensity: 177.79 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MAir WaterYear: 2025Scope 1: 369,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,175Scope 1 Intensity: 51.43 tCO2e/$MKanekaYear: 2023Scope 1: 851,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,674Scope 1 Intensity: 149.97 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Chemical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,277,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,970Scope 1 Intensity: 216.67 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Gas ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 619,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,371Scope 1 Intensity: 115.24 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,887 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,294Scope 1 Intensity: 23.87 tCO2e/$MZeonYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,270 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 312.27 tCO2e/$MKobe SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,793Scope 1 Intensity: 845.59 tCO2e/$MTokuyamaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,743,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 2,543.12 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 782.48 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,897Scope 1 Intensity: 41.68 tCO2e/$MToyoboYear: 2025Scope 1: 592,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,814Scope 1 Intensity: 210.36 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,685Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,944Scope 1 Intensity: 6.63 tCO2e/$M

How does Nagase & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Nagase & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.63 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 177.79, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Nagase & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Nagase & Co ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Nagase & Co among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Nagase & Co's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Nagase & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 7,475,393 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.05% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Nagase & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.67%.a

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