Renesas Electronics Corp
Renesas Electronics's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Renesas Electronics's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Renesas Electronics amounted to 767,935 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 Renesas Electronics decreased by 4.49%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Renesas Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Renesas Electronics's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Renesas Electronics were 125,385 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Renesas Electronics reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Renesas Electronics's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Renesas Electronics's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 19.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Renesas Electronics's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Renesas Electronics reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 642,550 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Renesas Electronics reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Renesas Electronics's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 10.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a b
What methodology does Renesas Electronics use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Renesas Electronics reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Renesas Electronics's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Renesas Electronics's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Renesas Electronics reported 1,472,548 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 Renesas Electronics includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Renesas Electronics reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,472,548 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Has Renesas Electronics reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 29.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Renesas Electronics disclose?
In 2024, Renesas Electronics reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,181,824 tCO₂e (80.26%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 165,936 tCO₂e (11.27%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 102,486 tCO₂e (6.96%)
Renesas Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Renesas Electronics’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Renesas Electronics reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 125,385 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,589 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Renesas Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Renesas Electronics's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Renesas Electronics reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.71 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Renesas Electronics rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Renesas Electronics ranked 19 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Renesas Electronics among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Renesas Electronics's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Renesas Electronics reported a total carbon footprint of 2,240,483 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.32% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Renesas Electronics's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 65.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 28.68%. a