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 2023, 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).

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

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Insights into Nissan Chemical's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nissan Chemical amounted to 305,139 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nissan Chemical decreased by 11.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nissan Chemical were 180,409 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Nissan Chemical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nissan Chemical's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.71%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Nissan Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Nissan Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 124,730 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Nissan Chemical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nissan Chemical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) 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.

Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.

What methodology does Nissan Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Nissan Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Nissan Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Nissan Chemical's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Nissan Chemical reported 927,262 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Nissan Chemical includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e+9%-1%+5%+10%+5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Nissan Chemical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 927,262 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Nissan Chemical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nissan Chemical's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 31.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.

Insights into Nissan Chemical's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Nissan Chemical reported a total carbon footprint of 1,232,401 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.08% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Nissan Chemical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.64%.