NEC

NEC Corporation (JP), a significant player in the Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers industry, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. In the fiscal year 2025, NEC reported a total of approximately 5.4 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 16 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 165 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority at approximately 5.2 billion kg CO2e.

NEC has established ambitious climate targets, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by fiscal year 2031, using fiscal year 2018 as a baseline. Furthermore, NEC is committed to reducing its Scope 3 GHG emissions, specifically in categories 1 (purchased goods and services), 3 (fuel and energy-related activities), and 11 (use of sold products), by 33% by fiscal year 2031, also compared to the fiscal year 2018 baseline.

In addition to these near-term goals, NEC has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by fiscal year 2040. This commitment was formalised through its signatory status to The Climate Pledge in September 2022. Recent SBTi validations indicate a strengthened commitment, with NEC aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2030 compared to FY2020, and a substantial 90% reduction by FY2040. Further targets include a 63.6% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year, and a long-term goal of 90% reduction by FY2040 from the same baseline.