- Difficulties in sourcing some components, such as semiconductor chips, and soaring raw materials prices.
- Harsh circumstances due to the unstable international situation.
- Dramatic change in the movement of people and goods on the social infrastructure.
- Sharp increase in the need for investment that will help reduce fixed costs and improve operational efficiency with the use of DX.
Nippon Signal Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Nippon Signal Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5K tons/year (FY2023). By scope: Scope 1: 787 tCO2e/year (FY2023); Scope 2: 566 tCO2e/year (FY2023); Scope 3: 230.2K tCO2e/year (FY2023). 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
1.5K tons/year (FY2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
76.9% (FY2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
52.2 m3/year (FY2023)
2023
Waste
291 tons/year (FY2023)
2023
Energy Use
9.5M kWh/year (FY2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 787 tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 566 tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 230.2K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
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 | 1.5K tons/year (FY2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Gradually shifting to the use of green electricity since FY2022, resulting in a significant decrease in emissions.
- Reduced CO2 emissions significantly at companies that have completed the shift to green electricity.
- SPARCS (Communications-Based Train Control System) can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 70% per annum compared with conventional train control systems.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050.
📅 Medium-term
- Consolidated net sales of 150.0 billion yen, ROE of 10% or more, and ROIC of 9% or more by FY2028.
- Achieve a green energy procurement rate of 60% as the Nippon Signal Group by FY2024.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance