Topcon Corp
Topcon's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Topcon 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).
However, Topcon has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Topcon's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Topcon amounted to 12,385 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 Topcon increased by 182.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Topcon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Topcon's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Topcon were 3,552 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Topcon's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1,965.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Topcon's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Topcon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,833 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Topcon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Topcon's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 109.86% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Topcon use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Topcon reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Topcon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Topcon's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Topcon reported 236,310 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 2023 disclosure of Topcon includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Topcon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Topcon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Topcon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 236,310 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Topcon's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Topcon 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Topcon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Topcon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,552 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,619 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Topcon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Topcon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Topcon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.19 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 Topcon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Topcon ranked 11 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Topcon is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Topcon's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Topcon reported a total carbon footprint of 248,695 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.43% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Topcon's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.55%. a