- Decreases in the workforce and skilled engineers in the manufacturing industry.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the impact of COVID-19 and increased demand.
- Climate change risks, including increased costs due to carbon tax and raw material price increases, and decreased demand for some products.
- Potential increase in recovery costs due to natural disasters.
FANUC CORPORATION
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, FANUC CORPORATION disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 126 kt-CO2 (FY2023). By scope: Scope 3: 15.3K kt-CO2 (FY2023). 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
126 kt-CO2 (FY2023)
2024
Waste
21.6K tons metal 54 tons plastic 50 tons liquid (FY2023)
2024
๐ Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.3K kt-CO2 (FY2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
๐ Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 126 kt-CO2 (FY2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
โ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 7.4% increase in power consumption from the previous fiscal yearโs level, achieving the FY2023 target of limiting the increase to 13.5%
- Switched to city gas in the Headquarters area.
- Reduced waste liquid through various measures including oil-water separators, reuse of cutting fluid, and use of release agents with less waste liquid.
- Reduced PRTR chemical substance usage through various measures including use of cutting fluid without N,N-dicyclohexylamine and lead-free solder.
- Reduced GHG emissions from business activities (Scope 1, 2) by 18.5% compared to the base year (FY2020).
- Reduced emissions due to the use of sold products for Scope 3 (Category 11) by 8.1% compared to the base year (FY2020).
๐ฏ Climate & Sustainability Targets
๐ Short-term
- Reduce electricity consumption by 10% or more per unit of production from the fiscal 2020 level by fiscal 2030.
- Reduce refrigerant emissions by 2030.
- Change from kerosene to city gas in the Headquarters area by fiscal 2025.
- Promote the switch from coniferous to broad-leaved trees by fiscal 2025.
๐ Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1, 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030 (compared to FY2020).
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions (Category 11) by 12.3% by FY2030 (compared to FY2020).
๐ญ Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality (Scope 1, 2) by FY2050.
๐ฑ ESG Focus Areas
Responsibility to SupplyCustomer-Oriented Advanced TechnologiesClimate ChangeHigh Level of Reliability and Safety of ProductsDevelopment of and Engagement with Human Resources