- Increased energy consumption due to economic recovery.
- Slight increase in water resource unit due to changes in sales composition.
- Slight increase in plastic packaging material ratio due to changes in sales composition.
- Increase in total waste disposal due to increased production and disposal of long-term inventory.
- Climate-related risks such as supply chain disruptions due to climate disasters and unstable supply of plant-derived raw materials.
株式会社ニイタカ
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, 株式会社ニイタカ disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 including major subsidiaries). By scope: Scope 1: 961 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 808 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 84.4K tCO2e/year (Niitaka only). 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
1.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 including major subsidiaries)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
Nearly 100% of electricity used at Tsukuba and Biwako factories is CO2-free.
of total energy
Water Usage
58.7K m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
312 tons/year (industrial waste)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
2.7M kWh/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). | 961 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 808 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 84.4K tCO2e/year (Niitaka only) |
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 | 1.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 including major subsidiaries) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 1.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 2.7K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions compared to 2017.
- Started using CO2-free electricity at Tsukuba and Biwako factories.
- Initiated horizontal recycling of some plastic containers.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 50% compared to 2017 by 2030.
- Reduce plastic packaging material ratio to 2.5% or less by 2030.
- Reduce water resource unit to 1.20 or less by 2030.
- Reduce industrial waste unit to 5.0 or less by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance