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
How does NEC'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
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 88 is higher than 100% 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 emissions distributed across various scopes: 21,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 238,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 6,894,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects NEC's commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. NEC has set ambitious climate targets as part of its sustainability strategy. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. In the near term, NEC is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. For the long term, NEC plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2040. Additionally, NEC has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% and Scope 3 emissions by 33% by FY2030/31, using FY2017/18 as the base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate NEC's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 60,266,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
