Nidec Corp
Nidec's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Nidec 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).
However, Nidec has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | 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 Nidec's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nidec amounted to 1,167,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nidec decreased by 1.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Nidec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nidec's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nidec were 269,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Nidec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nidec's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 268.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nidec's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Nidec's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Nidec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 791,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 898,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Nidec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nidec's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nidec 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Nidec use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Nidec reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Nidec's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nidec's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Nidec reported 285,033,000 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 2023 disclosure of Nidec includes a breakdown across 0 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
Nidec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nidec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Nidec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 285,033,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Nidec reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nidec's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10,456.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nidec's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
Insights into Nidec’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Nidec reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 269,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,838 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Nidec's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nidec's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Nidec reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.12 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Nidec rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Nidec ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Nidec among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Nidec's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Nidec reported a total carbon footprint of 286,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.32% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Nidec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.59% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.31%. a