- Shrinking digital interchangeable lens camera market.
- Reductions in print volume due to changes in printing environment.
- Lack of talent and intensifying competition for securing highly skilled professionals in the IT market.
- Business succession risks due to aging and declining labor population.
- Climate change risks (physical and transition risks).
Canon Marketing Japan Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 47.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 5.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 41.5K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 155.7K tCO2e/year. 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
47.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 41.5K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 155.7K tCO2e/year |
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 | 47.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 57.8K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2); 420555 t-CO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2020 | 51.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2); 415299 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 8.4% from fiscal 2021.
- Maintained a recycling rate of 99.9% or higher for seven consecutive years.
- Achieved 100% renewable energy for electricity used at five business sites.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase sales and profits for consecutive fiscal years (varies by segment).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve ¥650.0 billion in net sales (¥300.0 billion from IT solutions) by 2025.
- Achieve ROE of 9.0% by 2025.
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2022 levels by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 (Category 1, 11) emissions by 25% from 2022 levels by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Realize carbon neutrality (Environmental Vision 2050).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceResponsible Supply ChainsHuman Rights