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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

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87

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Canon's score of 87 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canon's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Canon reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,104,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 198,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 733,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 7,173,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 8,407,000,000 kg CO2e. Canon has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions (specifically from purchased goods and services, and the use of sold products) by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. These targets have been submitted for validation to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Canon is committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions across its entire product lifecycle by 2050. This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. Canon's initiatives include improving CO2 efficiency throughout the product lifecycle, from raw material use to disposal and recycling. Overall, Canon's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise and promote sustainable practices within the technology sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canon's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Canon is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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