Socionext Inc

Common Name
Socionext
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Employees
2,490
Ticker
6526
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Socionext Inc. is a specialized semiconductor company that focuses on designing and delivering innovative system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The core purpose of Socionext is to provide highly integrated ...

Socionext's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Socionext 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).

Socionext 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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Total Scope 1
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Insights into Socionext's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Socionext amounted to 8,212 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 Socionext decreased by 5.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Socionext's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024080160240320tCO2e-26%+11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Socionext's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Socionext were 262 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Socionext reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Socionext's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Socionext's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Socionext's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Socionext reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,936 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 7,950 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Socionext reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Socionext's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Socionext 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Socionext's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Socionext 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Socionext use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Socionext reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Socionext's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202402.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Socionext's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Socionext reported 376,810 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 Socionext includes a breakdown across 6 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.

Socionext's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+117%-30%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Socionext's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Socionext reported total Scope 3 emissions of 376,810 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.

Has Socionext reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Socionext's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 52.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Socionext's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 29.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Socionext disclose?

In 2024, Socionext 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 Socionext's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Socionext's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 339,024 tCOâ‚‚e (90.24%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 32,164 tCOâ‚‚e (8.56%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,267 tCOâ‚‚e (0.6%)

Socionext's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(8.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(90.2%)

Insights into Socionext's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Socionext reported a total carbon footprint of 385,022 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 29.37% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Socionext's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.06%.

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