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
How does Canon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Canon's score of 54 is higher than 98% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 812,651,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 47,211,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions (specifically from purchased goods and services, and use of sold products) by 25% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Canon is committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions across the entire lifecycle of its products by 2050. Historically, Canon's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 8,586,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 and 7,875,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to its sustainability strategy. Canon's targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 145,340,000 | 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 | 902,942,000 | 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 | 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.
