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Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd

Common Name
Nippon Shokubai
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
4,685
Ticker
4114
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. is a prominent chemical manufacturing company based in Japan, specializing in the production of a diverse range of chemical products. Established in 1941, the company primari...

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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a. Nippon Shokubai's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Nippon Shokubai's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Nippon Shokubai's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Nippon Shokubai's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Nippon Shokubai's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNippon Shokubai amounted to977,000metric 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 Shokubaidecreased 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

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-1%+4%-13%+1%-2%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e 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

201920202021202220232024090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e
  • 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 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 Shokubai includes a breakdown across 8of 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

2019202020212022202320240950 k1.9 M2.85 M3.8 MtCO2e-4%+6%-10%+1%0%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e(52.94%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,408,000 tCOâ‚‚e(41.16%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 95,000 tCOâ‚‚e(2.78%)

Nippon Shokubai's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(52.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(41.2%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(2.8%)

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,589 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 276.6 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,00010,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NDNissan ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,280 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,497Scope 1 Intensity: 123.10 tCO2e/$MTaiheiyo CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,007,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,852Scope 1 Intensity: 3,247.77 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,713Scope 1 Intensity: 19.44 tCO2e/$MSumitomo ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,836,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,158Scope 1 Intensity: 299.30 tCO2e/$MTosohYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,333,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,641Scope 1 Intensity: 1,104.28 tCO2e/$MNNNOFYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MDOWA HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 842,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,736Scope 1 Intensity: 177.79 tCO2e/$MAsahi KaseiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,490,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,389Scope 1 Intensity: 135.40 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MAir WaterYear: 2025Scope 1: 369,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,175Scope 1 Intensity: 51.43 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Gas ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 619,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,371Scope 1 Intensity: 115.24 tCO2e/$MNippon Sanso HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,085,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,722Scope 1 Intensity: 124.39 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,944Scope 1 Intensity: 6.63 tCO2e/$MNippon KayakuYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,521 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,332Scope 1 Intensity: 24.41 tCO2e/$MDenkaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,374,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,570Scope 1 Intensity: 534.54 tCO2e/$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: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,685Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MNippon ShokubaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 716,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,589Scope 1 Intensity: 276.60 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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