NEC Corp
NEC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 NEC's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NEC amounted to 334,000 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 NEC increased by 28.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
NEC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NEC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of NEC were 20,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has NEC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, NEC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), NEC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are NEC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, NEC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 206,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 314,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does NEC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into NEC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, NEC reported 5,738,000 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 NEC 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
NEC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NEC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, NEC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,738,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 72.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 27.34% 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 emissions have decreased by 17.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), NEC's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.77%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NEC disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to NEC's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,778,000 tCO₂e (65.85%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,568,000 tCO₂e (27.33%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 230,000 tCO₂e (4.01%)
NEC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into NEC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, NEC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,962 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
NEC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does NEC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, NEC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.61 , 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 2024, NEC ranked 10 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2024, NEC reported a total carbon footprint of 6,072,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.11% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to NEC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.17%. a