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Canon Inc., commonly referred to as Canon, is a leading Japanese multinational corporation specialising in computer and computer peripheral equipment, as well as software wholesale distribution. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates extensively across Asia, North America, Europe, and other regions, serving a global market. Founded in 1937, Canon has established a strong reputation for innovation in imaging and optical technologies, with key milestones including the development of pioneering digital cameras, printers, and imaging solutions.
Canon’s core offerings include high-quality cameras, printers, and imaging software, distinguished by their advanced technology and reliability. The company’s market position is reinforced by its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a prominent player in the computer peripherals and imaging industry. Canon continues to set industry standards through its extensive product portfolio and global reach.
+31 vs industry average
Canon’s score of 78 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Canon Inc., headquartered in JP, operates in the Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers industry.
Canon reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 7.77 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 184.18 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 817 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and approximately 6.77 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services at approximately 2.59 billion kg CO2e, and use of sold products at about 2.24 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Canon's total emissions were approximately 7.83 billion kg CO2e in 2024 (Scope 1: 198 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 733 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 6.90 billion kg CO2e) and about 7.83 billion kg CO2e in 2023 (Scope 1: 203 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 755 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 6.88 billion kg CO2e). In 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 8.68 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 207 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 861 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7.61 billion kg CO2e.
Canon is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions across its entire product lifecycles by 2050. In the near term, Canon has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals: a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, from a 2022 base year. Concurrently, it plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions (specifically categories 1 and 11, which include purchased goods and services, and use of sold products) by 25% within the same timeframe. Canon is also working towards reducing its car fleet's carbon footprint by 20% by 2025 and an overall 28% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2027, based on 2014 data.
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42% reduction in Scope 1
CANON INC. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. CANON INC. also commits to reduce abs…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
CANON INC. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. CANON INC. also commits to reduce abs…
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