- Lower sales growth of overseas business in North America and China
- Delayed new product development due to component shortages and regulatory changes
- Increased SG&A ratio due to human resource strengthening, wage increases, and inflation
- Extended cash conversion cycle due to increased inventories
NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.6K 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
7.9K tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
46% (domestic operations)
of total energy
Water Usage
62.5K m3/year (intake) 52518 m3/year (discharge)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
824.2 tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
214.2K GJ/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). | 4.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per unit of sales by 45.8% compared to FY2020
- Achieved a 95.5% recycling rate
- Launched Green Product Label certification system
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy use per unit by 12.3% and CO2 emissions per unit by 12.5% (FY2024)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 15% operating income margin by FY2026
- Achieve 12% ROE by FY2026
- Achieve 12% or more female managers by April 2026
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire product life cycle by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceHuman RightsCircular Economy