Nikon Corp
Nikon's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Nikon 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).
Nikon has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Nikon's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nikon amounted to 205,642 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 Nikon decreased by 1.54%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Nikon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nikon's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nikon were 25,004 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nikon's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Nikon's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Nikon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51,924 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 180,638 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Nikon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nikon's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nikon 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Nikon use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Nikon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Nikon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nikon's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Nikon reported 991,775 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 Nikon includes a breakdown across 9 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
Nikon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nikon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Nikon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 991,775 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 88.69% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.31% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Nikon reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nikon's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nikon 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nikon's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nikon disclose?
In 2024, Nikon reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Nikon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Nikon's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 512,461 tCO₂e (51.67%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 236,528 tCO₂e (23.85%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 110,199 tCO₂e (11.11%)
Nikon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nikon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Nikon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,004 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,736 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Nikon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nikon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Nikon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.55 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Nikon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Nikon ranked 10 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Nikon is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Nikon's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Nikon reported a total carbon footprint of 1,197,417 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.4% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Nikon's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.09%. a