Renesas Electronics Corp
Renesas Electronics's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Renesas Electronics 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).
Renesas Electronics has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Renesas Electronics's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Renesas Electronics amounted to 804,063 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Renesas Electronics decreased by 12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Renesas Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Renesas Electronics's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Renesas Electronics were 156,403 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Renesas Electronics's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Renesas Electronics's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Renesas Electronics reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 647,660 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Renesas Electronics reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Renesas Electronics's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Renesas Electronics 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Renesas Electronics use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Renesas Electronics reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Renesas Electronics's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Renesas Electronics's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Renesas Electronics reported 1,694,258 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 2023 disclosure of Renesas Electronics includes a breakdown across 6 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.
Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Renesas Electronics reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,694,258 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 19.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Renesas Electronics disclose?
In 2023, Renesas Electronics reported emissions for 6 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 Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 138,738 tCOâ‚‚e (52.3%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 105,895 tCOâ‚‚e (39.92%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 11,899 tCOâ‚‚e (4.49%)
Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Renesas Electronics's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Renesas Electronics reported a total carbon footprint of 2,498,321 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.91% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Renesas Electronics's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 25.92%.