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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Canon's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Canon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Canon's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 7,551,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 161,639,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 754,873,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6,551,103,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Specifically, Canon aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (categories 1 and 11) by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Canon is committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions across the entire product lifecycle by 2050. In Japan, Canon reported total emissions of approximately 812,651,000 kg CO2e in 2023, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,664,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 47,211,000 kg CO2e. The company continues to disclose its emissions data transparently, covering all relevant scopes, and is actively working towards its sustainability 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 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Canon is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
