- Climate change risks including transition risks (regulation changes, market shifts), physical risks (extreme weather, disruptions at contract manufacturers and data centers), and opportunities (efficient resource use, higher demand for low-power products).
- Securing and retaining human resources with expertise in SoC development.
- Maintaining stable supply chains.
- Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations globally.
- Managing information security and protecting confidential customer information.
Socionext Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Socionext Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 262 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 7.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 376.8K 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
8.2K tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
4.1K m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
13.39 tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
165.9K GJ/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 262 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 376.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 336 t-CO2 compared to the previous year. GHG emissions per net sales were 3.71 t-CO2, a reduction of 0.72 t-CO2 compared with the previous year.
- Reduced energy consumption in Japan by 9.8% year-on-year.
- Reduced waste in Japan.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy use by 1% over a five-year average.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve further miniaturization, higher levels of integration and lower power consumption of customer products.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Corporate GovernanceIntegrity and complianceContribution to innovationReduction of GHG EmissionsSustainable Supply chainSecuring, Retention and Development of human resourcesEmpowerment and Engagement of EmployeesHuman rights and DiversityQuality and ReliabilityStable SupplyAsset management of Design dataLabor, Safety and HealthWater Management