Nippon Paint
Paint products manufacturer
One of the world's largest paint manufacturers. Acquired Australia's largest paint company DuluxGroup in 2019.

Overall

Owned JPN
Rating D
About the Ratings
Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd
JPN

Company Assessment

(Last updated Aug 2024)
Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd
Praise
CDP Water Security score of A-
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of A-.
Source: CDP (2023)
CDP Climate Change score of B
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of B.
Source: CDP (2023)
Criticism
8.4% in Nature Benchmark
The Nature Benchmark ranks 816 companies across 20 industries on their efforts to protect our environment and its biodiversity. Companies were assessed in three phases between 2022 and 2024 using three measurement areas: governance and strategy; social inclusion and community impact; and ecosystems and biodiversity. This company was assessed in 2022 and is ranked #569/816, with a total score of 8.4/100.
Supply chain practices in China
The Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) evaluates consumer-facing companies that have a sizeable supply chain in China. The evaluation uses government supervision data and public information to assess the environmental management of their supply chains in China. This company received a score of 11.18/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE (2023)
4/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2022 and received a score of 4/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
30/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 30/100 in the Chemicals category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 18 Nov 2022). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
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CSR claims
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Company Details

Type:
Public company
Revenue:
5.7 billion USD (2018)
Employees:
16,498 (2016)
Subsidiaries:
DuluxGroup Ltd
Paint manufacturer
Australia's largest paint manufacturer. Formerly a part of Orica, DuluxGroup was spun off as an independent company in 2010, and acquired by Nippon Paint in 2019. Products include paint and coatings, home improvements, garden care, construction products and equipment, roller doors, cabinets and window products.
Yates Pty Ltd
Garden care products
In 2010 Orica spun off it's consumer products division, creating the new company, DuluxGroup, which was bought by Nippon Paint in 2019. Yates is a division of DuluxGroup.
Seasol International Pty Ltd
Plant food makers
Acquired by DuluxGroup in 2023.

Contact Details

Address:
Osaka, Japan
Website:
www.nipponpaint-holdings.com/en

Products / Brands

DuluxGroup
Aquasol Garden Care
Blitzem Pest Control
Blitzem Garden Care
Bloom Garden Care
Cerapol Kitchen & Oven Cleaners
Hillmark Kitchen & Oven Cleaners
Hortico Garden Care
Instant-Gro Garden Care
Pestoil Garden Care
Ratsak Pest Control
Selleys BBQ Needs
Selleys Scourers, Sponges & Wipes
Selleys Bathroom Cleaners
Selleys Kitchen & Oven Cleaners
Selleys Sugar Soap Multi-Purpose Cleaners
Talon Pest Control
Tarzan's Grip Stationery
Tarzan's Grip Adhesives
Yates Garden Care
DuluxGroup / Bayer (brand owner)
Confidor Garden Care
Seasol
Powerfeed Garden Care
Seasol Garden Care