- Decreased labor force due to an aging society with a declining birthrate
- Disruption of global supply chains caused by overseas situations
- Fluctuations in product demand and market conditions
- Risks related to climate change (including carbon pricing policies and GHG emissions)
- Risks related to delays in business structure transformation and creating new businesses
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.29 million t-CO2. By scope: Scope 1: 4.40 million t-CO2; Scope 2: 0.90 million t-CO2; Scope 3: 6.1K thousand t-CO2. 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
5.29 million t-CO2
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
47%
of total energy
Water Usage
863 million t
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
9.2kt
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). | 4.40 million t-CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.90 million t-CO2 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.1K thousand t-CO2 |
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 | 5.29 million t-CO2 |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 5.95 million t-CO2e |
| 2020-03 | 6.26 million tons of CO2 (Scope 1 and 2 in Japan) |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 6.26 Million t-CO2 (Scope 1 and 2 in Japan) |
| 2017-04 to 2018-03 | 6.99 million t-CO2 |
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 (Scope 1 and 2) by 37% compared with FY2013 levels (progress rate: 69%)
- Non-fossil energy ratio to energy used was 47% (progress rate: 78%)
- Final disposal of industrial waste at production sites in Japan was 1.8%
- Developed and launched the "N.Polaris43Mocha", a type of paper for the body of magazines, which reduces GHG emissions during production by approximately 20% compared to conventional products
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 54% compared with FY2013 (Scope 1 and 2)
📅 Medium-term
- Improve CO2 fixation efficiency in overseas forest plantations by 30% compared to 2013 levels
- Achieve a non-fossil energy use ratio of 60% or more
- Reduce air pollutants by 15% and water pollutants by 15% compared to FY2018 levels
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality in 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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