- Sluggish growth of existing products.
- Maturation of existing product lifecycle.
- Heightened need to address climate change.
- Rising prices and energy costs.
- Product quality risks.
- Intellectual property risks.
- Yen depreciation risks.
- Deteriorating profitability in the tape business.
- Global sales ratio falling short of targets; inadequate SCM system.
- Lack of established presence in China.
NICHIBAN CO., LTD.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, NICHIBAN CO., LTD. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.8K tCO2e/year (net after offsetting). By scope: Scope 1: 13.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 269.5K tCO2e/year. 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
19.8K tCO2e/year (net after offsetting)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
514 m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
4.6K tons/year
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). | 13.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 269.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 19.8K tCO2e/year (net after offsetting) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 20.7K tCO2 (Scope 1 & 2) + 270233 tCO2 (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 501.0K t-CO2 (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by 905 tons (approximately 4.4%) compared to the previous year.
- Purchased green power certificates equivalent to 5,027 tons of CO₂ reduction.
- Solvent-free conversion of certain NICETACK™ and FAPRO™ (Tabanera™) tape products.
- 25.2% reduction in water resource input compared to the previous year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve consolidated net sales of ¥48.6 billion and operating income of ¥2.4 billion for FY2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 30% global sales ratio by FY2030.
- Achieve an ROE of 8% or higher and a PBR of 1x or higher by FY2026.
- Reduce CO₂ emissions by 35% by FY2026 (compared to FY2013).
- New products ratio of 15% by 2026.
🔭 Long-term
- Continue to create value that supports a comfortable life, and become a company that contributes globally by FY2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentHuman CapitalLocal CommunitiesCorporate Governance