Shimadzu Corp

Common Name
Shimadzu
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Employees
14,753
Ticker
7701
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Shimadzu Corporation is a Japanese multinational company that specializes in manufacturing precision instruments, measuring instruments, and medical equipment. The corporation's primary function is to...

Shimadzu's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Shimadzu 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Shimadzu has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Shimadzu's Integrated Report 2024
a. Shimadzu's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into Shimadzu's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shimadzu amounted to 10,777 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 Shimadzu increased by 7.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Shimadzu's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202307001.4 k2.1 k2.8 ktCO2e+4%+18%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Shimadzu's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shimadzu were 2,748 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Shimadzu reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Shimadzu's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Shimadzu's Scope 1 emissions increased by 17.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Shimadzu's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Shimadzu reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,029 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Shimadzu reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Shimadzu's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 50.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Shimadzu's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shimadzu 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Shimadzu use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Shimadzu reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Shimadzu's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202304.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Shimadzu’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Shimadzu reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,748 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,621 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Shimadzu's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TOKokusai ElectricYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,488 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 0.81 tCO2e/$MNippon Electric GlassYear: 2023Scope 1: 543,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,980Scope 1 Intensity: 274.30 tCO2e/$MDexerialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 797Scope 1 Intensity: 8.16 tCO2e/$MScreen HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,334Scope 1 Intensity: 3.06 tCO2e/$MHoribaYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,865 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,054Scope 1 Intensity: 16.00 tCO2e/$MTTToshiba TecYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,835Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MTISYear: 2024Scope 1: 444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,624Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MKeyenceYear: 2025Scope 1: 174 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,073Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MOOOtsukaYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,911Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MJEOLYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,609 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,134Scope 1 Intensity: 1.42 tCO2e/$MTopconYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,619Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MTaiyo YudenYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,399Scope 1 Intensity: 21.26 tCO2e/$MSCSKYear: 2022Scope 1: 277 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,395Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MNTT Data GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 39,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,202Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MSharpYear: 2023Scope 1: 290,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,130Scope 1 Intensity: 15.16 tCO2e/$MOmronYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,727 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,577Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MDentsu SokenYear: 2023Scope 1: 180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,008Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MMacnica HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 897 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,726Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MMinebea MitsumiYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,701Scope 1 Intensity: 11.22 tCO2e/$MShimadzuYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,621Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$M

How does Shimadzu's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Shimadzu reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.42 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Shimadzu rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Shimadzu ranked 7 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Shimadzu is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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