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Mitsubishi Electric Corp

Common Name
Mitsubishi Electric
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Employees
149,914
Ticker
6503
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic equipment. This multinational corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, operates across diverse se...

Mitsubishi Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric 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).

Mitsubishi Electric has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Mitsubishi Electric’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Mitsubishi Electric's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024
a. Mitsubishi Electric's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024
b. Mitsubishi Electric's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Mitsubishi Electric's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Mitsubishi Electric's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMitsubishi Electric amounted to1,071,000metric 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 Mitsubishi Electricincreased by 2.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e-14%+1%+14%-1%-14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mitsubishi Electric were 234,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Mitsubishi Electric reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 676,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 837,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Mitsubishi Electric reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsubishi Electric's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsubishi Electric's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Mitsubishi Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Mitsubishi Electric's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric reported 180,316,000 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 Mitsubishi Electric includes a breakdown across 13of 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

Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024050 M100 M150 M200 MtCO2e-2%+14%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 180,316,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 7.06%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 92.94%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mitsubishi Electric disclose?

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric 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 Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 167,527,000 tCOâ‚‚e(92.92%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,282,000 tCOâ‚‚e(6.26%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 775,000 tCOâ‚‚e(0.43%)

Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(92.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(6.3%)

Insights into Mitsubishi Electric’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 234,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 34,720 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.74 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Mitsubishi Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

520010,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DHDDDaikin IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 513,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,023Scope 1 Intensity: 17.70 tCO2e/$MToyota TsushoYear: 2023Scope 1: 291,509 tCO2eRevenue: $M 73,938Scope 1 Intensity: 3.94 tCO2e/$MKyoceraYear: 2025Scope 1: 115,331 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,433Scope 1 Intensity: 8.59 tCO2e/$MFujikuraYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,054Scope 1 Intensity: 3.33 tCO2e/$MSumitomoYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,666,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,631Scope 1 Intensity: 146.09 tCO2e/$MKawasaki Heavy IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 142,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,211Scope 1 Intensity: 11.66 tCO2e/$MFuji ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,285Scope 1 Intensity: 17.85 tCO2e/$MSocionextYear: 2025Scope 1: 254 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,257Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MSojitzYear: 2024Scope 1: 580,904 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,945Scope 1 Intensity: 36.43 tCO2e/$MHHHosidenYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,445Scope 1 Intensity: 1.21 tCO2e/$MFujifilm HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 527,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,552Scope 1 Intensity: 26.95 tCO2e/$MTechnoPro HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 297 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,364Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MHitachiYear: 2024Scope 1: 390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,241Scope 1 Intensity: 6.07 tCO2e/$MDeNAYear: 2023Scope 1: 10 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,010Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Heavy IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 4.63 tCO2e/$MNishimatsu ConstructionYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,652Scope 1 Intensity: 10.93 tCO2e/$MIHIYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,733Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MFanucYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,251Scope 1 Intensity: 10.71 tCO2e/$MTHKYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,488Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MShimizuYear: 2024Scope 1: 239,635 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,243Scope 1 Intensity: 18.10 tCO2e/$MKawasaki Kisen KaishaYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,923,162 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,326Scope 1 Intensity: 1,094.48 tCO2e/$MYaskawa ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,821Scope 1 Intensity: 2.00 tCO2e/$MBrother IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,434Scope 1 Intensity: 3.28 tCO2e/$MTobu RailwayYear: 2023Scope 1: 129,255 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,615Scope 1 Intensity: 28.01 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 234,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,720Scope 1 Intensity: 6.74 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.74 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.61, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Mitsubishi Electric rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Mitsubishi Electric's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 181,387,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.14% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Mitsubishi Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.41% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.46%.a

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