- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and economic downturns (particularly in China and Europe).
- Shrinking camera market and changing copier and printer markets.
- Growing demand for semiconductor lithography equipment requiring significant production capacity increases.
Canon Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Canon Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.5M t-CO2e. By scope: Scope 3: 1.8M t-CO2e. 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
7.5M t-CO2e
2023
Energy Use
256.4K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.8M t-CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.5M t-CO2e |
| 2022 | 8.3M t-CO2e |
| 2021 | 7.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 7.7M tCO2e |
| 2019 | 6.1M t-CO2e |
| 2018 | 7.2M tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 42% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 (category 1 and 11) emissions compared to 2022.
- Achieved a 44.4% improvement in the per-unit lifecycle CO2 emissions index compared to 2008 (exceeding the 3% average annual improvement target).
- Converted 100% of the power used in 2023 at five locations among four manufacturing sites to renewable energy using renewable energy certificates (RECs).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 (categories 1 and 11) emissions by 25% compared to 2022 by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 50% improvement in the index of lifecycle CO2 emissions per product unit compared to 2008 by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero CO2 emissions for entire product lifecycles by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Creating New Value and Solving Social IssuesProtecting and Conserving the EnvironmentResponding to People and Society as a Good Corporate Citizen