Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd
Nippon Kayaku's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Nippon Kayaku 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 Kayaku has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Nippon Kayaku's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Kayaku amounted to 102,704 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Kayaku decreased by 5.17%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nippon Kayaku were 30,158 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Nippon Kayaku reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Nippon Kayaku's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Nippon Kayaku reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 72,546 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Nippon Kayaku reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nippon Kayaku's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 23.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Kayaku's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Kayaku 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Nippon Kayaku use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Nippon Kayaku reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Nippon Kayaku's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nippon Kayaku's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Nippon Kayaku reported 345,500 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 Nippon Kayaku includes a breakdown across 10 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.
Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Nippon Kayaku reported total Scope 3 emissions of 345,500 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 94.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Nippon Kayaku reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Kayaku 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nippon Kayaku disclose?
In 2023, Nippon Kayaku reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 241,800 tCOâ‚‚e (69.99%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 33,400 tCOâ‚‚e (9.67%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 20,500 tCOâ‚‚e (5.93%)
Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nippon Kayaku's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Nippon Kayaku reported a total carbon footprint of 448,204 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.98% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Nippon Kayaku's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.19%.