Kyocera Corp
Kyocera's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kyocera 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).
Kyocera has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Kyocera's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kyocera amounted to 1,035,989 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 Kyocera decreased by 3.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kyocera's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kyocera's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kyocera were 122,710 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kyocera reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kyocera's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Kyocera's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kyocera's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.89%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kyocera's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kyocera reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 800,613 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 913,279 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kyocera reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kyocera's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kyocera 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kyocera's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kyocera 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Kyocera use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kyocera reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kyocera's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kyocera's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kyocera reported 4,837,820 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 Kyocera includes a breakdown across 12 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
Kyocera's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kyocera's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kyocera reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,837,820 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 90.07% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.93% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kyocera reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kyocera's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kyocera 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kyocera's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kyocera 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kyocera disclose?
In 2023, Kyocera 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 Kyocera's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kyocera's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,540,146 tCO₂e (73.18%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 470,181 tCO₂e (9.72%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 280,138 tCO₂e (5.79%)
Kyocera's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kyocera’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Kyocera reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 122,710 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,205 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kyocera's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kyocera's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Kyocera reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.88 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kyocera rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Kyocera ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kyocera among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Kyocera's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kyocera reported a total carbon footprint of 5,873,809 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Kyocera's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.55%. a