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Nissan Chemical Corp

Common Name
Nissan Chemical
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
3,137
Ticker
4021
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nissan Chemical Corporation is a prominent player in the chemical industry, specializing in the creation and development of chemicals utilized across various sectors. The company's core segments inclu...

Nissan Chemical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Nissan Chemical 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).

Nissan Chemical has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Nissan Chemical’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Nissan Chemical's Integrated Report 2025
a. Nissan Chemical's Integrated Report 2025
b. Nissan Chemical's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Nissan Chemical's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
c. Nissan Chemical's Integrated Report 2023
c. Nissan Chemical's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Nissan Chemical's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNissan Chemical amounted to315,369metric 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 Nissan Chemicalincreased by 3.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e-4%+8%-4%-22%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nissan Chemical were 184,280 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Nissan Chemical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.15%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Nissan Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Nissan Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 131,089 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Nissan Chemical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nissan Chemical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have increased by 12.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Nissan Chemical's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nissan Chemical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Nissan Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Nissan Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Nissan Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Nissan Chemical's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Nissan Chemical reported 939,244 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 Nissan Chemical includes a breakdown across 12of 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

Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-1%+5%+10%+5%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Nissan Chemical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 939,244 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 85.95%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.05%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Nissan Chemical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 22.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Nissan Chemical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nissan Chemical disclose?

In 2024, Nissan Chemical reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.b

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 emissions were:b

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 637,059 tCOâ‚‚e(67.83%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 78,481 tCOâ‚‚e(8.36%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 65,493 tCOâ‚‚e(6.97%)

Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(7.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(67.8%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(8.4%)

Insights into Nissan Chemical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Nissan Chemical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 184,280 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,497 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 123.1 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000500,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NDNippon ShokubaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 716,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,589Scope 1 Intensity: 276.60 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MMatsuda SangyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,076 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,381Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$MLintecYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 50.55 tCO2e/$MDOWA HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 842,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,736Scope 1 Intensity: 177.79 tCO2e/$MAsahi KaseiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,490,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,389Scope 1 Intensity: 135.40 tCO2e/$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: $M 8,722Scope 1 Intensity: 124.39 tCO2e/$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: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 2,543.12 tCO2e/$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: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 782.48 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,897Scope 1 Intensity: 41.68 tCO2e/$MToyoboYear: 2025Scope 1: 592,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,814Scope 1 Intensity: 210.36 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,685Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MNissan ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,280 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,497Scope 1 Intensity: 123.10 tCO2e/$M

How does Nissan Chemical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Nissan Chemical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 123.1 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 210.36, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Nissan Chemical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Nissan Chemical ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Nissan Chemical is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Nissan Chemical's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Nissan Chemical reported a total carbon footprint of 1,254,613 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.8% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Nissan Chemical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.69%.a

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