Nitto Denko Corp
Nitto Denko's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Nitto Denko 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).
Nitto Denko has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Nitto Denko's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nitto Denko amounted to 701,702 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 Nitto Denko decreased by 2.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Nitto Denko's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nitto Denko's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nitto Denko were 299,497 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Nitto Denko reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nitto Denko's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nitto Denko's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Nitto Denko's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Nitto Denko reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 271,288 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 402,205 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Nitto Denko reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nitto Denko's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nitto Denko 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Nitto Denko use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Nitto Denko reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Nitto Denko's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nitto Denko's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Nitto Denko reported 687,726 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 Nitto Denko includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
Nitto Denko's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nitto Denko's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Nitto Denko reported total Scope 3 emissions of 687,726 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Nitto Denko reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nitto Denko's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nitto Denko 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nitto Denko's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 30.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nitto Denko disclose?
In 2023, Nitto Denko reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Nitto Denko's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Nitto Denko's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 438,837 tCOâ‚‚e (63.81%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 127,481 tCOâ‚‚e (18.54%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 70,378 tCOâ‚‚e (10.23%)
Nitto Denko's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nitto Denko's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Nitto Denko reported a total carbon footprint of 1,389,428 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.71% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Nitto Denko's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 49.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 28.95%.