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Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd

Common Name
Nippon Kayaku
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
5,979
Ticker
4272
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. is a Japanese corporation primarily engaged in the production and distribution of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other diversified products. Established in 1916, the company h...

Nippon Kayaku's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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.

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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 Nippon Kayaku’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Nippon Kayaku's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Nippon Kayaku's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Nippon Kayaku's Integrated Report 2024
b. Nippon Kayaku's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into Nippon Kayaku's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNippon Kayaku amounted to111,102metric 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 Kayakuincreased by 8.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202409.5 k19 k28.5 k38 ktCO2e-2%+6%-6%-15%+8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nippon Kayaku were 32,521 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Nippon Kayaku reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Nippon Kayaku's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Nippon Kayaku reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78,581 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a

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 17.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), 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.a

What methodology does Nippon Kayaku use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Nippon Kayaku's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Nippon Kayaku's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Nippon Kayaku reported 393,300 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 Nippon Kayaku includes a breakdown across 10of 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 Kayaku's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e0%+14%-9%-11%+14%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Nippon Kayaku reported total Scope 3 emissions of 393,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 95.5%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.5%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Nippon Kayaku reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Kayaku's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nippon Kayaku disclose?

In 2024, Nippon Kayaku reported emissions for 10 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 Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 259,600 tCOâ‚‚e(66.01%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 55,900 tCOâ‚‚e(14.21%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 22,700 tCOâ‚‚e(5.77%)

Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(14.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(66.0%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(5.8%)

Insights into Nippon Kayaku’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Nippon Kayaku reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,521 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,332 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.41 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00050,0001,000,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DUBEYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,780,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,092Scope 1 Intensity: 899.12 tCO2e/$MNippon ShokubaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 716,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,589Scope 1 Intensity: 276.60 tCO2e/$MNissan ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,280 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,497Scope 1 Intensity: 123.10 tCO2e/$MSumitomo ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,836,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,158Scope 1 Intensity: 299.30 tCO2e/$MTosohYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,333,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,641Scope 1 Intensity: 1,104.28 tCO2e/$MMatsuda SangyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,076 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,381Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$MAsahi KaseiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,490,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,389Scope 1 Intensity: 135.40 tCO2e/$MNippon Sanso HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,085,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,722Scope 1 Intensity: 124.39 tCO2e/$MDenkaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,374,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,570Scope 1 Intensity: 534.54 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,887 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,294Scope 1 Intensity: 23.87 tCO2e/$MDDDaio PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,227,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,435Scope 1 Intensity: 727.57 tCO2e/$MZeonYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,270 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 312.27 tCO2e/$MShin-Etsu ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,326,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,946Scope 1 Intensity: 145.86 tCO2e/$MDaido SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 384,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,820Scope 1 Intensity: 100.59 tCO2e/$MKobe SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,793Scope 1 Intensity: 845.59 tCO2e/$MTokuyamaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,743,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 2,543.12 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MKurarayYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,917,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,267Scope 1 Intensity: 363.96 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 782.48 tCO2e/$MJFE HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,170Scope 1 Intensity: 1,287.70 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,897Scope 1 Intensity: 41.68 tCO2e/$MToyoboYear: 2025Scope 1: 592,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,814Scope 1 Intensity: 210.36 tCO2e/$MMaruichi Steel TubeYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,518 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,792Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,685Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MNippon KayakuYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,521 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,332Scope 1 Intensity: 24.41 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Nippon Kayaku reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 24.41 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 299.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Nippon Kayaku rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Nippon Kayaku ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Nippon Kayaku among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Nippon Kayaku's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Nippon Kayaku reported a total carbon footprint of 504,402 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.54% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to Nippon Kayaku's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.58%.a

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