Advantest

Advantest, a Japanese company operating in the Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. sector, is actively engaged in climate action with ambitious reduction targets. For the reporting year 2026, Advantest reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,320,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 6,220,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 location-based emissions of approximately 45,500,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, the company disclosed a total of approximately 1,255,000,000 kg CO2e across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 29,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 (comprising purchased goods and services and use of sold products) at approximately 1,226,000,000 kg CO2e.

Advantest has set a significant near-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% by FY2030, compared to a FY2018 baseline. This target aligns with keeping global warming to 1.5°C and is certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, Advantest aims for a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, the company has committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by FY2050. Reports indicate that Advantest is on track to meet its near-term reduction targets.