Olympus Corp
Olympus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Olympus 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).
Olympus has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Olympus's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Olympus amounted to 82,430 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 Olympus decreased by 0.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Olympus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Olympus's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Olympus were 27,255 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Olympus reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Olympus's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Olympus's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Olympus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Olympus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,125 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 55,175 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Olympus reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Olympus's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 43.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Olympus's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Olympus 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Olympus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Olympus reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Olympus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Olympus's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Olympus reported 787,822 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 Olympus 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.
Olympus's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Olympus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Olympus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 787,822 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 93.99% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.01% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Olympus reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Olympus's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 73.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Olympus's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Olympus 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Olympus disclose?
In 2024, Olympus reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Olympus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Olympus's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 528,598 tCOâ‚‚e (67.1%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 108,721 tCOâ‚‚e (13.8%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 43,345 tCOâ‚‚e (5.5%)
Olympus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Olympus's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Olympus reported a total carbon footprint of 870,252 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.63% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Olympus's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.34%.