NEC Corp

Common Name
NEC
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Employees
105,276
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 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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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).

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.

NEC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202406.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e-15%0%-5%-5%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are NEC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, NEC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 206,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 314,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

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.

NEC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024090 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 2024, NEC reported 5,738,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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.

NEC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-12%+6%+5%-17%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,778,000 tCOâ‚‚e (65.85%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,568,000 tCOâ‚‚e (27.33%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 230,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.01%)

NEC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(4.0%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(27.3%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(65.8%)

Insights into NEC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, NEC reported a total carbon footprint of 6,072,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.