Denso Corp
Denso's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Denso completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Denso has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Denso's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Denso amounted to 1,784,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Denso decreased by 7.95%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Denso's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Denso's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Denso were 565,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Denso reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Denso's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Denso's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Denso's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Denso reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,219,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Denso reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Denso's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Denso 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Denso's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Denso 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Denso use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Denso reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Denso's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Denso's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Denso reported 27,408,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Denso includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Denso's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Denso's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Denso reported total Scope 3 emissions of 27,408,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 44.87% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 55.13% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Denso reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Denso's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 44.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Denso's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Denso 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Denso disclose?
In 2023, Denso reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Denso's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Denso's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 14,866,000 tCO₂e (54.38%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,642,000 tCO₂e (38.93%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,262,000 tCO₂e (4.62%)
Denso's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Denso’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Denso reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 565,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 48,058 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Denso's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Denso's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Denso reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.41 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Denso rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Denso ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Denso is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Denso's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Denso reported a total carbon footprint of 29,192,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.8% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Denso's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.18%. a