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 2023, 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Nippon Shokubai has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind Nippon Shokubai’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Nippon Shokubai's Verification report 2023
a. Nippon Shokubai's Verification report 2023
b. Nippon Shokubai's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Nippon Shokubai's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Nippon Shokubai's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Shokubai amounted to 776,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Shokubai decreased by 28.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e+1%-1%+4%-13%-16%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nippon Shokubai were 612,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Nippon Shokubai reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Nippon Shokubai's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Nippon Shokubai reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 164,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Nippon Shokubai reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nippon Shokubai's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 58.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Shokubai's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 54.44% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b

What methodology does Nippon Shokubai use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Nippon Shokubai reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Nippon Shokubai's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

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

In 2023, Nippon Shokubai reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 612,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,150 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 194.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Nippon Shokubai's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000500,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DUBEYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,360,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,714Scope 1 Intensity: 904.63 tCO2e/$MNissan ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 180,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,712Scope 1 Intensity: 105.37 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,675,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,111Scope 1 Intensity: 260.44 tCO2e/$MTaiheiyo CementYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,065,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,078Scope 1 Intensity: 3,301.47 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2023Scope 1: 75,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,822Scope 1 Intensity: 19.63 tCO2e/$MSumitomo ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,836,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,158Scope 1 Intensity: 299.30 tCO2e/$MTosohYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,645 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,991Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MDOWA HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,039,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,817Scope 1 Intensity: 152.42 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MAir WaterYear: 2023Scope 1: 573,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,544Scope 1 Intensity: 75.95 tCO2e/$MKanekaYear: 2022Scope 1: 624,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,667Scope 1 Intensity: 110.12 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Chemical GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,727,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,794Scope 1 Intensity: 193.34 tCO2e/$MOji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,791,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,201Scope 1 Intensity: 517.01 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 962,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,173Scope 1 Intensity: 94.56 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Gas ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 715,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,865Scope 1 Intensity: 121.91 tCO2e/$MNippon Sanso HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,062,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,288Scope 1 Intensity: 128.14 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2022Scope 1: 31,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,397Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$MDenkaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,393,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,060Scope 1 Intensity: 455.27 tCO2e/$MDDDaio PaperYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,153,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,851Scope 1 Intensity: 649.91 tCO2e/$MShin-Etsu ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,326,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,946Scope 1 Intensity: 145.86 tCO2e/$MDaido SteelYear: 2022Scope 1: 367,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 84.55 tCO2e/$MKobe SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,793Scope 1 Intensity: 845.59 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MKurarayYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,748,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,522Scope 1 Intensity: 316.57 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MNippon ShokubaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 612,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,150Scope 1 Intensity: 194.29 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Nippon Shokubai reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 194.29 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 2023, Nippon Shokubai ranked 16 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

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