- Long-term slump in the semiconductor and electronic device markets
- Continued sharp rise in raw material and resource prices
- Rising labor costs
- Sluggish motorcycle sales due to rising interest rates in Vietnam and Thailand
- Decrease in the number of housing starts in Japan
- Delays in the completion of construction projects for the steelmaking sector
NIPPON CARBIDE INDUSTRIES CO., INC.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, NIPPON CARBIDE INDUSTRIES CO., INC. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 71.2K tCO2e/year (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
71.2K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
5.0M m3/year (2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
82.9K MWh/year (2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 71.2K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 50.7K t CO₂ (46% reduction from FY2013) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions to 71,000 tCO2 in 2023 from 111,170 tCO2 in 2013
- Installation of solar power generation facilities at various factories, reducing GHG emissions by approximately 2,000 tCO2 per year
- Active promotion of energy-saving activities, conversion to renewable energy, and Scope 3 reductions through collaboration with suppliers
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 46% from the fiscal 2013 level by FY2030 (below 60,000 tCO2)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 12% or more ROE by FY2025
- Achieve D/E ratio of 0.5 or less by FY2025
- Increase ratio of women in management positions to 15% by FY2025, 20% by FY2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon NeutralityCo-existence and Co-prosperity with Local CommunitiesIncreased employee satisfaction and feeling of being rewardedDevelopment of social and industrial digital infrastructureRealization of healthy living and a safe and secure society