Nihon Kohden
Nihon Kohden Corporation, a leading name in the medical technology industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1951, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of innovative medical devices and solutions, particularly in the fields of patient monitoring, electrophysiology, and neurodiagnostics. Nihon Kohden's core products include advanced patient monitors, electrocardiographs, and EEG systems, all designed to enhance clinical efficiency and patient care. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, which has earned it a strong market position and numerous accolades within the healthcare sector. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design, Nihon Kohden continues to set benchmarks in medical instrumentation, making significant contributions to global healthcare advancements.
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Nihon Kohden's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nihon Kohden reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,894,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,644,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Comparatively, in 2022, the company's total emissions were about 9,367,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,539,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 4,828,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions of approximately 1,473,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Nihon Kohden has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests that the company may not be currently addressing emissions from its value chain, which could be an area for future improvement. Overall, Nihon Kohden's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident in the decreasing trend of its emissions over the past few years, although further transparency regarding reduction strategies and targets would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,684,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,610,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Nihon Kohden is not participating in any 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.
