Nippon Gas Co Ltd

Common Name
Nippon Gas
Country
Japan
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Employees
1,716
Ticker
8174
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. is a prominent player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas. The company’s primary function is to supply ga...

Nippon Gas's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Nippon Gas 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).

Nippon Gas has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Nippon Gas's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Gas amounted to 15,000 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 Nippon Gas decreased by 6.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Nippon Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e0%0%+7%-7%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nippon Gas's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nippon Gas were 13,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Nippon Gas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nippon Gas's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Nippon Gas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Nippon Gas's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Nippon Gas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Nippon Gas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nippon Gas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 33.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Nippon Gas's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Gas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Nippon Gas use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Nippon Gas reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Nippon Gas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202407501.5 k2.25 k3 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Nippon Gas's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Nippon Gas reported 2,890,000 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 Nippon Gas includes a breakdown across 4 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

Nippon Gas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240750 k1.5 M2.25 M3 MtCO2e+12%+8%+10%-2%+3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nippon Gas's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Nippon Gas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,890,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 41.94% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 58.06% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Nippon Gas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nippon Gas's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 33.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nippon Gas disclose?

In 2024, Nippon Gas reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

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

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

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,678,000 tCO₂e (58.06%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 775,000 tCO₂e (26.82%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 426,000 tCO₂e (14.74%)

Nippon Gas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(14.7%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(26.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(58.1%)

Insights into Nippon Gas's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Nippon Gas reported a total carbon footprint of 2,905,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.54% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Nippon Gas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.45%. a

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