NGK Insulators Ltd

Common Name
NGK Insulators
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
20,000
Ticker
5333
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
NGK Insulators, Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in the production of a wide range of ceramic-based technology solutions. Its primary function is to manufacture insulators for electrical transm...

NGK Insulators's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, NGK Insulators 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).

NGK Insulators has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into NGK Insulators's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NGK Insulators amounted to 590,000 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).

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NGK Insulators's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e-3%-16%+19%-10%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NGK Insulators's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of NGK Insulators were 270,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has NGK Insulators reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, NGK Insulators's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), NGK Insulators's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are NGK Insulators's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, NGK Insulators reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 320,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has NGK Insulators reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, NGK Insulators's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 41.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), NGK Insulators's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that NGK Insulators 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does NGK Insulators use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, NGK Insulators reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

NGK Insulators's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into NGK Insulators's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, NGK Insulators reported 3,270,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of NGK Insulators includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

NGK Insulators's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230900 k1.8 M2.7 M3.6 MtCO2e-7%-9%+286%+2%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NGK Insulators's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, NGK Insulators reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,270,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 68.73% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 31.27% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has NGK Insulators reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, NGK Insulators's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 212.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), NGK Insulators's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that NGK Insulators 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NGK Insulators disclose?

In 2023, NGK Insulators reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of NGK Insulators's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to NGK Insulators's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,881,000 tCOâ‚‚e (57.51%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,019,000 tCOâ‚‚e (31.15%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 157,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.8%)

NGK Insulators's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(57.5%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(31.2%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(4.8%)

Insights into NGK Insulators's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, NGK Insulators reported a total carbon footprint of 3,860,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.06% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to NGK Insulators's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.29%.

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