- Carbon neutrality target by 2050 in Japan
- Energy transition challenges for clients in energy-consuming industries
- Labor shortages and logistics issues (2024 problem)
- Rising energy and raw material costs
- Material manufacturer withdrawals and production cuts
- Structural changes in the chemical industry
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
- Global industry restructuring
- Logistics failures
SODA NIKKA CO., LTD.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, SODA NIKKA CO., LTD. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 874.7K kg-CO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 493.9K kg-CO2e (2023); Scope 2: 380.8K kg-CO2e (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
874.7K kg-CO2e (2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
100% at head office and Hiroshima Ono Chemical Center (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
889 m3 (2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
8.6K kg (2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
1.2M kWh (2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 493.9K kg-CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 380.8K kg-CO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 46% from 2013 (Scope 1 & 2, Soda Nikka Co., Ltd.)
- Achieved 100% renewable energy at the head office building (2022)
- Achieved 100% renewable energy at Hiroshima Ono Chemical Center (2023)
- Initiated biomass fuel procurement
- Collaboration with subsidiaries in Vietnam and Indonesia to secure wood pellets and coconut shells
- Promoting LIMEX® (environmentally friendly material) sales and proposals
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2, Soda Nikka Co., Ltd.)
📅 Medium-term
- Increase female management ratio to 5% or more
- Increase female ratio in new graduate recruitment to 40% or more
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ReductionBiodiversityWorkforce DiversityCommunity InvestmentGovernanceComplianceHuman RightsSupply Chain Sustainability