TDK Corp
TDK's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, TDK 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).
TDK has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into TDK's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TDK amounted to 827,306 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 TDK decreased by 40.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
TDK's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TDK's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of TDK were 133,616 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has TDK reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, TDK's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 20.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), TDK's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.7%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are TDK's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, TDK reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 693,690 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has TDK reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, TDK's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 52.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), TDK's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 43.91% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does TDK use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, TDK reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
TDK's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into TDK's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, TDK reported 19,545,785 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 TDK includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
TDK's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TDK's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, TDK reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,545,785 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 50.71% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 49.29% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has TDK reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, TDK's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 37.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), TDK's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 26.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does TDK disclose?
In 2024, TDK reported emissions for 9 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 TDK's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to TDK's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 9,610,960 tCOâ‚‚e (49.17%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,527,986 tCOâ‚‚e (43.63%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 845,385 tCOâ‚‚e (4.33%)
TDK's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into TDK's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, TDK reported a total carbon footprint of 20,373,091 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 26.93% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to TDK's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.4%.