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Espec Corp

Common Name
Espec
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Employees
1,860
Ticker
6859
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Espec Corp. is a renowned manufacturer specializing in environmental test chambers used for simulating a wide range of environmental conditions. Founded in Japan, the company offers cutting-edge testi...

Espec's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Espec 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).

Espec has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Espec's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Espec's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024

Insights into Espec's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofEspec amounted to16,760metric 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 Especincreased by 10.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Espec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202409501.9 k2.85 k3.8 ktCO2e-6%+2%+9%+1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Espec's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Espec were 3,622 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Espec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Espec's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Espec's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Espec's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Espec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,285 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 13,138 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Espec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Espec's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Espec's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Espec's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 13.84% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Espec use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Espec reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Espec's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202403.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Espec's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Espec reported 1,040,425 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Espec includes a breakdown across 10of 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

Espec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e-26%+47%+25%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Espec's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Espec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,040,425 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 12.29%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 87.71%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Espec reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Espec's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 30.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Espec's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Espec's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Espec disclose?

In 2024, Espec reported emissions for 10 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 Espec's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Espec's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 881,030 tCOâ‚‚e(84.68%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 117,497 tCOâ‚‚e(11.29%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 31,520 tCOâ‚‚e(3.03%)

Espec's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(11.3%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(3.0%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(84.7%)

Insights into Espec’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Espec reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,622 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 410 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.83 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Espec's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51002,00050,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BRNDBBBusiness Brain Showa-OtaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5 tCO2eRevenue: $M 226Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MShimadzuYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,871 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,380Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MRRRigaku HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 984 tCO2eRevenue: $M 577Scope 1 Intensity: 1.70 tCO2e/$MHoribaYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,731 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,022Scope 1 Intensity: 17.68 tCO2e/$MNNNSDYear: 2023Scope 1: 478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 585Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MObicYear: 2025Scope 1: 230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 808Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MHirose ElectricYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,688 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,341Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MKeyenceYear: 2025Scope 1: 174 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,073Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MTokyo SeimitsuYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,967 tCO2eRevenue: $M 889Scope 1 Intensity: 2.21 tCO2e/$MJEOLYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,244 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,221Scope 1 Intensity: 1.84 tCO2e/$MTopconYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,619Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MDDDaiwabo HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,582Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MNTT Data GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,839Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MSharpYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,332Scope 1 Intensity: 16.97 tCO2e/$MOmronYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,406Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MDentsu SokenYear: 2023Scope 1: 180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,008Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MMacnica HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 162 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,782Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MCasio ComputerYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,775Scope 1 Intensity: 2.00 tCO2e/$MMinebea MitsumiYear: 2025Scope 1: 90,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,154Scope 1 Intensity: 8.86 tCO2e/$MDiscoYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,031Scope 1 Intensity: 3.21 tCO2e/$MTokyo Ohka KogyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,280Scope 1 Intensity: 10.66 tCO2e/$MKioxia HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 510,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,109Scope 1 Intensity: 71.85 tCO2e/$MRenesas ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 125,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,589Scope 1 Intensity: 14.60 tCO2e/$MEspecYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,622 tCO2eRevenue: $M 410Scope 1 Intensity: 8.83 tCO2e/$M

How does Espec's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Espec reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.83 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.7, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Espec rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Espec ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Espec is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Espec's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Espec reported a total carbon footprint of 1,057,185 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.48% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Espec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.41% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.24%.a

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