Nippon Gas Co Ltd
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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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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
- 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.ab
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.ab
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
- 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
- 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.ab
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
Insights into Nippon Gas’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Nippon Gas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,283 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.13 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Nippon Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nippon Gas's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Nippon Gas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 142.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Nippon Gas rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Nippon Gas ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Nippon Gas is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
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