Nikon
Nikon Corporation, commonly referred to as Nikon, is a leading multinational company headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1917, Nikon has evolved into a prominent player in the imaging and optical equipment industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative cameras, precision optics, and imaging solutions, including digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, mirrorless systems, and high-performance lenses. Nikon's commitment to quality and technological advancement has solidified its position as a trusted brand among professional photographers and enthusiasts alike. With a rich history marked by key milestones, such as the introduction of the first Nikon camera in 1948, the company continues to push the boundaries of imaging technology, making it a formidable competitor in the global market.
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Nikon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nikon Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 74,687,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 29,957,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 178,899,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and a significant 856,454,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (473,023,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (117,753,000 kg CO2e). Nikon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by the fiscal year ending March 2051. The company plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 71% by FY 2030 from a FY 2013 base year. Additionally, Nikon targets a 31% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by the same year. In the near term, Nikon aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 57% by FY 2030 compared to the base year of FY 2022. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY 2050 from the FY 2022 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Nikon's commitment to sustainable practices within the technology hardware sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,210,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 191,865,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,149,855,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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