- Deterioration in the business environment for factory automation systems and air conditioning systems.
- Geopolitical risks, including the conflict in Ukraine and US-China tensions.
- Rapid proliferation of generative AI.
- Climate change and other social issues.
- Securing DX human capital.
Mitsubishi Electric Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Mitsubishi Electric Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1K kt-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2 location-based) + 910 kt-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 110 kt (other GHGs). 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
1.1K kt-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2 location-based) + 910 kt-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 110 kt (other GHGs)
2024
Renewable Energy
22.8% (fiscal year 2024)
of total energy
Water Usage
13.2M m³
2024
Waste
26 kt (plastic waste)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.1K kt-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2 location-based) + 910 kt-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 110 kt (other GHGs) |
| 2023 | 183.5K kt CO2e (FY2023) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 1.0K kt-CO2e/year |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 1.16 million tCO2e/year |
| 2014-04 to 2015-03 | 947.0K tCO2e/year (Group) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by approximately 25% from 2014 levels by fiscal year 2024.
- Achieved 95% effective use of plastic waste in Japan in fiscal year 2024.
- Reduced water usage per unit of sales by 34% at high-risk sites compared to fiscal year 2020.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 53% or more compared to 2014 levels by fiscal year 2026.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3) by 17.5% or more compared to 2019 levels by fiscal year 2026.
- Achieve 92% or more effective use of plastic waste in Japan by fiscal year 2026.
- Reduce water consumption per unit of sales by 6% or more at high-risk sites compared to 2020 levels by fiscal year 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from factories and offices by fiscal year 2031.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 42% compared to 2022 levels by fiscal year 2031.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3) by 30% compared to 2019 levels by fiscal year 2031.
- 100% effective use of waste plastics in Japan by fiscal year 2036.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by fiscal year 2051.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyNature PositiveHuman RightsDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)