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.
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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. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 8,407,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 203,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 755,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 7,449,000,000 kg CO2e. Canon has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in 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. In Japan, Canon's emissions for 2023 were reported at approximately 812,651,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,664,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 47,211,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing significantly to the total. Overall, Canon's climate commitments reflect a strong alignment with global sustainability goals, focusing on substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2030 and a long-term vision for net-zero emissions by 2050.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 187,317,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 829,202,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
