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NEC Corporation, commonly referred to as NEC, is a prominent Japanese multinational headquartered in Japan, specialising in the distribution of computer and computer peripheral equipment, as well as software merchant wholesaling. Established in 1899, NEC has a long-standing history of innovation and growth within the technology sector, with a significant presence across Asia, North America, and Europe.
The company’s core offerings include advanced computing solutions, networking hardware, and specialised software services, distinguished by their reliability and technological sophistication. NEC’s market position is reinforced by its commitment to delivering high-quality products and pioneering solutions that support digital transformation across various industries. As a leader in the computer and peripheral equipment wholesale industry, NEC continues to shape the future of information technology globally.
+50 vs industry average
NEC’s score of 100 is higher than 100% 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.
NEC, a Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesaler based in JP, reported its latest carbon emissions for 2025. Total emissions for 2025 were approximately 5.42 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 16 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 165 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 5.23 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, NEC's total emissions were approximately 5.96 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 7.15 billion kg CO2e in 2023, and 6.86 billion kg CO2e in 2022.
NEC has made several climate commitments. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by fiscal year 2040. This commitment covers Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
In terms of near-term targets, NEC has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63.6% by fiscal year 2034 from a fiscal year 2024 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 63.6% within the same timeframe.
For long-term targets, NEC plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by fiscal year 2040 from a fiscal year 2024 base year. They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% within the same timeframe. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C. NEC also signed The Climate Pledge in September 2022.
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
NEC Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2040 from a FY2024 base year.
2034
63.6% reduction in Scope 2
NEC Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 63.6% by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year.
2034
63.6% reduction in Scope 1
NEC Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 63.6% by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year.
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