Canon
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading multinational corporation renowned for its imaging and optical products. Founded in 1937, Canon has evolved from a camera manufacturer to a global powerhouse in the imaging industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is best known for its innovative range of cameras, printers, and imaging solutions, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design. Canon's commitment to quality and sustainability has solidified its position as a market leader, with notable achievements including numerous awards for product excellence and a strong presence in both consumer and professional markets. With a focus on advancing imaging technology, Canon continues to shape the future of visual communication.
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Canon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Canon reported total global emissions of approximately 8,104,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 198,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 733,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 7,173,000,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 3,201,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 2,196,000,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, Canon's emissions in Japan were reported at approximately 812,651,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,664,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 47,211,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 744,900,000 kg CO2e. Canon has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% and Scope 3 GHG emissions (categories 1 and 11) by 25% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. These targets have been submitted for validation to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Canon is committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions across its entire product lifecycle by 2050. The company is actively working towards these goals, with specific initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and products, including a target to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025. Canon's climate commitments reflect its dedication to sustainability and alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 187,317,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 829,202,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Canon is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
