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NEC

NEC Corporation, commonly referred to as NEC, is a leading global technology company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1899, NEC has evolved into a key player in the information technology and telecommunications sectors, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in areas such as cloud computing, AI, and network infrastructure, which are designed to enhance business efficiency and security. NEC's commitment to research and development has led to numerous milestones, including advancements in biometric authentication and smart city technologies. With a strong market position, NEC has garnered recognition for its contributions to digital transformation, making it a trusted partner for enterprises seeking cutting-edge technology solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does NEC's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

NEC's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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NEC's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, NEC Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,859,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 22,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 302,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 6,535,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. NEC's near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. For long-term goals, NEC targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, by FY2040. In 2023, NEC reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 206,592,256 kg CO2e in Japan, alongside various other regional emissions data. The company is committed to transparency and has disclosed its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the technology sector.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
60,266,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
410,244,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
7,606,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NEC's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. NEC is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

NEC 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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