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Nichicon

Nichicon Corporation, a leading manufacturer of capacitors, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and has established a significant presence in various global markets. Founded in 1950, Nichicon has consistently innovated within the electronics industry, specialising in the production of aluminium electrolytic capacitors, tantalum capacitors, and other passive components. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Nichicon's products are renowned for their reliability and performance, catering to sectors such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in energy-efficient technologies and a strong market position as a trusted supplier. Nichicon continues to drive progress in the capacitor industry, focusing on cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nichicon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Nichicon's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nichicon's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Nichicon Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 30,264,000 kg CO2e for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, and an equal amount for Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a consistent emission profile across all scopes. This marked an increase from 2021, where emissions were about 28,078,000 kg CO2e across the same scopes. Nichicon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 46% across all scopes by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is currently on track to meet its five-year goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action within the electrical equipment and machinery sector. Overall, Nichicon's commitment to significant emissions reductions underscores its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, positioning it as a leader in climate action within its industry.

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2013202020212022
Scope 1
17,864,000
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Scope 2
17,864,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
11,721,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nichicon's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nichicon is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nichicon is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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