Nippon Express Co., Ltd. (Nippon Express), a key player within NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., was selected on Monday, August 5, as a designated cargo agent for the “Project to Promote SAF Use in Air Cargo Transport for Corporate Compliance with Scope 3 Requirements,” a Tokyo Metropolitan Government initiative. This project aims to cut CO2 emissions across entire supply chains by offering subsidies that cover the added costs of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air cargo until March 2025.
The NX Group has been focused on expanding SAF usage as part of its commitment to developing sustainable solutions. It has introduced the “NX-GREEN SAF Program” and is actively participating in ANA’s “SAF Flight Initiative.” Recognizing these efforts, Nippon Express has been chosen as a designated cargo agent for the government-backed project.
In its broader environmental strategy, the NX Group is committed to reducing in-house emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% from 2013 levels by 2030. In May 2023, the Group submitted a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to gain certification. The long-term goal is to contribute to a carbon-neutral society by 2050, addressing emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. Moving forward, the Group will continue to engage with stakeholders on environmental protection and focus on material issues to realize its Sustainability Vision.
