Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd
Nippon Shokubai's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai 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 Shokubai has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Nippon Shokubai's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Shokubai amounted to 977,000 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 Shokubai decreased by 4.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nippon Shokubai were 716,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Nippon Shokubai reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Nippon Shokubai's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 261,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Nippon Shokubai reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nippon Shokubai's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 23.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nippon Shokubai's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Shokubai's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Nippon Shokubai use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Nippon Shokubai's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Nippon Shokubai's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai reported 3,421,000 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 Shokubai includes a breakdown across 8 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 Shokubai's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nippon Shokubai's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,421,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 47.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 52.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Nippon Shokubai reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nippon Shokubai's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Shokubai's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nippon Shokubai's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Nippon Shokubai's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nippon Shokubai disclose?
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Nippon Shokubai's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Nippon Shokubai's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,811,000 tCO₂e (52.94%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,408,000 tCO₂e (41.16%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 95,000 tCO₂e (2.78%)
Nippon Shokubai's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nippon Shokubai’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 716,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,589 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 276.6 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nippon Shokubai's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 276.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 145.86, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Nippon Shokubai rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Nippon Shokubai is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Nippon Shokubai's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Nippon Shokubai reported a total carbon footprint of 4,398,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.04% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Nippon Shokubai's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 16.28%.a