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Nichias Corp

Common Name
Nichias
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
6,373
Ticker
5393
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nichias Corporation is a prominent entity in the industrial manufacturing sector, specializing in the production of insulation and sealing materials. The company plays a critical role in offering solu...

Nichias's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Nichias 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).

Nichias 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
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Nichias’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Nichias's Integrated Report 2025
a. Nichias's Integrated Report 2025
b. Nichias's Integrated Report 2024
b. Nichias's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into Nichias's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNichias amounted to181,000metric 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 Nichiasdecreased by 19.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

Nichias's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e-15%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nichias's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nichias were 92,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Nichias's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are Nichias's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Nichias reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 89,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a

What methodology does Nichias use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Nichias's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Nichias's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Nichias reported 1,015,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Nichias includes a breakdown across 15of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 14 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Nichias's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e-2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nichias's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Nichias reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,015,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 49.36%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 50.64%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nichias disclose?

In 2024, Nichias reported emissions for 15 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 Nichias's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Nichias's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 479,000 tCOâ‚‚e(47.29%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 322,000 tCOâ‚‚e(31.79%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 71,000 tCOâ‚‚e(7.01%)

Nichias's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(7.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(31.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(47.3%)

Insights into Nichias’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Nichias reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 92,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,647 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 55.87 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Nichias's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

520010,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101002,00020,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HKKTKyushu 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: 2025Scope 1: 106,230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,381Scope 1 Intensity: 14.39 tCO2e/$MTeijinYear: 2022Scope 1: 750,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,589Scope 1 Intensity: 98.82 tCO2e/$MAica KogyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,528 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,563Scope 1 Intensity: 39.38 tCO2e/$MMitsubishiYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 129,210Scope 1 Intensity: 37.07 tCO2e/$MSotetsu HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,783Scope 1 Intensity: 17.45 tCO2e/$MDai Nippon PrintingYear: 2024Scope 1: 323,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,408Scope 1 Intensity: 34.33 tCO2e/$MKKKintetsu Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 119,013 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,760Scope 1 Intensity: 11.06 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 580,904 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,945Scope 1 Intensity: 36.43 tCO2e/$MSekisui ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,297Scope 1 Intensity: 22.18 tCO2e/$MFujifilm HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 527,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,552Scope 1 Intensity: 26.95 tCO2e/$MNS SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 94 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17Scope 1 Intensity: 5.68 tCO2e/$MKKKeihan HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 60,569 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,995Scope 1 Intensity: 30.36 tCO2e/$MKeikyuYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,853Scope 1 Intensity: 35.08 tCO2e/$MAGCYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,781,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,170Scope 1 Intensity: 438.96 tCO2e/$MHitachiYear: 2024Scope 1: 390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,241Scope 1 Intensity: 6.07 tCO2e/$MDeNAYear: 2023Scope 1: 10 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,010Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MTTTokyo MetroYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,570Scope 1 Intensity: 1.95 tCO2e/$MIwataniYear: 2024Scope 1: 119,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,599Scope 1 Intensity: 21.25 tCO2e/$MNichiasYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,647Scope 1 Intensity: 55.87 tCO2e/$M

How does Nichias's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Nichias reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 55.87 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 22.18, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Nichias rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Nichias ranked 22 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Nichias among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Nichias's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Nichias reported a total carbon footprint of 1,196,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.45% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Nichias's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.69%.a

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