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NEC Corp

Common Name
NEC
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Employees
104,194
Ticker
6701
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
NEC Corporation is a multinational information technology and electronics company based in Japan. It primarily provides IT and network solutions to government, business enterprises, and telecom carrie...

NEC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, NEC 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).

NEC 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 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. NEC's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
a. NEC's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. NEC's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. NEC's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
c. NEC's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023
c. NEC's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into NEC's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNEC amounted to234,000metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NECdecreased by 29.94%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

NEC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202506.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e-15%0%-5%-5%-20%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NEC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of NEC were 16,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has NEC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, NEC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2024), NEC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are NEC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, NEC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 165,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 218,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has NEC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2024), NEC's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 30.57% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab

What methodology does NEC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, NEC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

NEC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into NEC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, NEC reported 5,234,000 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 2025 disclosure of NEC includes a breakdown across 12of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

NEC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-12%+6%+5%-17%-9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NEC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, NEC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,234,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 81.8%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.2%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has NEC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, NEC's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 25.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), NEC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that NEC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NEC disclose?

In 2025, NEC 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 NEC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to NEC's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,946,000 tCOâ‚‚e(75.42%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 952,000 tCOâ‚‚e(18.19%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 222,000 tCOâ‚‚e(4.24%)

NEC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(4.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(75.4%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(18.2%)

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

In 2025, NEC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 22,828 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.7 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

NEC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51002,00050,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)FBOFFFujitsuYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,959Scope 1 Intensity: 3.01 tCO2e/$MCanonYear: 2024Scope 1: 197,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,726Scope 1 Intensity: 6.89 tCO2e/$MBBBusiness Brain Showa-OtaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5 tCO2eRevenue: $M 226Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MtranscosmosYear: 2023Scope 1: 713 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,806Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MMurata ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,830Scope 1 Intensity: 17.54 tCO2e/$MBiprogyYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,444Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MNESICYear: 2024Scope 1: 986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,374Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MPanasonic HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 272,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 56,402Scope 1 Intensity: 4.82 tCO2e/$MTISYear: 2024Scope 1: 444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,624Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MOOOtsukaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,056Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MObic Business ConsultantsYear: 2024Scope 1: 9 tCO2eRevenue: $M 277Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MNomura Research InstituteYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,864Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MSCSKYear: 2024Scope 1: 492 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,172Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MNTT Data GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,839Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MDentsu SokenYear: 2023Scope 1: 180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,008Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$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: $M 8,589Scope 1 Intensity: 14.60 tCO2e/$MRohmYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,089Scope 1 Intensity: 53.49 tCO2e/$MOki Electric IndustryYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,771Scope 1 Intensity: 2.92 tCO2e/$MNECYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,828Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, NEC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.7 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2025, NEC ranked 10 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into NEC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, NEC reported a total carbon footprint of 5,468,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.95% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to NEC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.99%.a

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