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Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., commonly known as Citizen, is a renowned leader in the medical, precision and optical instruments, watches, and clocks industry. Headquartered in Japan, the company has established a significant presence in various global markets, including Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1918, Citizen has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of the world’s first light-powered watch, Eco-Drive, which revolutionised the timepiece industry.
Citizen's core offerings encompass a diverse range of high-quality watches, precision instruments, and advanced optical devices. The brand is celebrated for its innovative technology, exceptional craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainability. With a strong market position, Citizen continues to be a trusted name, recognised for its dedication to precision and reliability in timekeeping and instrumentation.
+31 vs industry average
Citizen Watch Co’s score of 63 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Medical Device Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported its Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions for 2025 as approximately 87,017,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 16,543,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 78,937,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1,044,108,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were 17,201,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 93,951,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1,208,538,000 kg CO2e.
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. has committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) near-term targets. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. Additionally, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 30% over the same timeframe. These targets are classified as consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
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2030
50.4% reduction in Scope 2
CITIZEN WATCH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. CITIZEN WATCH also commits to…
2030
50.4% reduction in Scope 1
CITIZEN WATCH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. CITIZEN WATCH also commits to…
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