- Widening regional differences in government services
- Environmental burden due to increased energy consumption
- Delays in DX implementation due to human resource shortages
- Increased costs due to carbon pricing
- Risks of human rights violations in the value chain
- Harassment and long working hours
NEC Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, NEC Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.0M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 20.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 206.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 5.7M 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
6.0M tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
34%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.0M m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
38.5K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
591.8K MWh/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). | 20.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 206.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.7M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 6.0M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 6.9M tons (fiscal 2022) |
| 2020-04 to 2023-03 | 7.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 373 kilotons (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Approximately 31.0% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions (compared with fiscal 2021)
- Increased renewable energy share to 34% of total electricity consumption
- Achieved SBT Net-Zero certification
- Reduced plastic waste output by 46% per unit of sales
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce plastic waste by 3.5% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Increase renewable energy use to 50% by 2031
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionCorporate GovernanceSupply Chain SustainabilityAI and Human RightsEmployee Well-being