Canon
Canon Inc., a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has been a pioneer in imaging and optical products since its founding in 1937. Renowned for its innovative technology, Canon operates across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the imaging and printing industries. The company’s core offerings encompass digital cameras, camcorders, printers, and multifunction devices, distinguished by their superior quality and cutting-edge features. Canon's commitment to research and development has solidified its position as a market leader, with notable achievements such as the introduction of the first commercially successful autofocus camera. With a strong reputation for reliability and performance, Canon continues to shape the future of imaging technology, catering to both professional and consumer markets worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Canon's score of 30 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Canon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Canon Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,342,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 161,639,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 754,873,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 6,551,103,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, Canon is targeting a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Canon's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 145,340,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 902,942,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 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.
