Denso Corp
Denso's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Denso's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Denso amounted to 1,460 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Denso decreased by 18.12%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Denso were 545 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 23.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Denso's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.71%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Denso's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Denso reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 915 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 decreased by 21.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Denso's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 24.82% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Denso use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Denso reported 32,702,000 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 2024 disclosure of Denso includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, 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 2024, Denso reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,702,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 40.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 59.54% 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 71.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, Denso reported emissions for 12 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 2024, the largest contributors to Denso's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 19,239,000 tCO₂e (58.83%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,293,000 tCO₂e (31.48%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,357,000 tCO₂e (4.15%)
Denso's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Denso’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Denso reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 545 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 46,983 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.01 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 2024, Denso reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.15, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Denso rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Denso ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Denso among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Denso's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Denso reported a total carbon footprint of 32,703,460 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.34% decrease compared to 2023, 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 100% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0%.a