Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd
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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Insights into Nippon Kayaku's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Kayaku amounted to 111,102 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 Kayaku increased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e 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
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nippon Kayaku's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Nippon Kayaku reported 393,300 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 Kayaku includes a breakdown across 10 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 Kayaku's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e (66.01%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 55,900 tCO₂e (14.21%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 22,700 tCO₂e (5.77%)
Nippon Kayaku's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,332 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.41 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Nippon Kayaku's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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