NEC
NEC Corporation, commonly referred to as NEC, is a leading global technology company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1899, NEC has evolved into a key player in the information technology and telecommunications sectors, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in areas such as cloud computing, AI, and network infrastructure, which are designed to enhance business efficiency and security. NEC's commitment to research and development has led to numerous milestones, including advancements in biometric authentication and smart city technologies. With a strong market position, NEC has garnered recognition for its contributions to digital transformation, making it a trusted partner for enterprises seeking cutting-edge technology solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
NEC's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
NEC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, NEC Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,152,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 21,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 238,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 6,894,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 8,171,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to the current figure. NEC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by FY2030/31 from a FY2017/18 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 33% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and the use of sold products by the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, NEC has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. This includes a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2040, using FY2020 as the baseline year. These commitments align with NEC's participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), demonstrating their dedication to addressing climate change and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 60,266,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 410,244,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,606,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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NEC 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.
