- Climate change (GHG emissions)
- Resource depletion
- Major disasters
- Declining birthrate and aging population
- Diversity and human rights issues
- Rapid technological advancement and changes in the information society
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
- Raw material procurement difficulties
- Production stagnation
- Labor shortages
NICHIAS Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 reporting, NICHIAS Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.4万t-CO2eq (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 10.8万t-CO2eq (2023); Scope 2: 11.6万t-CO2eq (2023); Scope 3: 54.3万t-CO2eq (upstream) + 49.8万t-CO2eq (downstream) (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
22.4万t-CO2eq (2023)
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Renewable Energy
100% in some facilities (2023), aiming for 25% group-wide by 2030
of total energy
Water Usage
123.0万㎥ (2023)
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Waste
11.0K t (2023)
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Energy Use
16.4K 万kwh (electricity) + 7千㎘ (oil) + 812万㎥ (gas) + 7千t (coke) (2023)
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
| 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). | 10.8万t-CO2eq (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.6万t-CO2eq (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 54.3万t-CO2eq (upstream) + 49.8万t-CO2eq (downstream) (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 | 22.4万t-CO2eq (2023) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 226.0K t-CO2 |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 155.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 2019 GHG emissions reduction target of 30% ahead of schedule (by end of FY2024)
- Developed and launched the energy-saving diagnostic system Thermo fit®
- Achieved 100% renewable energy ratio for electricity in some facilities
- Developed Nichias NOA floor®, reducing GHG emissions by 25% compared to conventional products
- Obtained SuMPO EPD certification for three free access floor products
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2021)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 25% renewable energy ratio group-wide by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 (for selected categories)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality (net-zero emissions) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource DepletionMajor DisastersDeclining Birthrate and Aging PopulationDiversity, Human RightsRapid Technological Advancement and Changes in the Information Society