Shimadzu Corp
Shimadzu's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Shimadzu has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Shimadzu's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shimadzu amounted to 49,748 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 Shimadzu increased by 361.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Shimadzu's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shimadzu's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shimadzu were 2,871 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 28%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shimadzu's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Shimadzu's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Shimadzu reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,361 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 46,877 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Shimadzu use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Shimadzu reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Shimadzu's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Shimadzu's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Shimadzu reported 2,308,000 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 Shimadzu includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Shimadzu's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shimadzu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Shimadzu reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,308,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 33.93% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 66.07% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Shimadzu disclose?
In 2024, Shimadzu reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Shimadzu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Shimadzu's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,517,000 tCO₂e (66.07%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 729,000 tCO₂e (31.75%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 27,000 tCO₂e (1.18%)
Shimadzu's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Shimadzu’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Shimadzu reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,871 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,380 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.85 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Shimadzu's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Shimadzu's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Shimadzu reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.01, 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 2024, Shimadzu ranked 8 out of 22 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
Insights into Shimadzu's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Shimadzu reported a total carbon footprint of 2,357,748 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21,777.59% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Shimadzu's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.99%.a