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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.

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100

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

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.

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NEC's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, NEC Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,964,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 20,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 206,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,738,000,000 kg CO2e. NEC has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal year 2031, compared to fiscal year 2018 levels. Additionally, NEC is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 33% within the same timeframe. For long-term goals, NEC has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by fiscal year 2040, with interim targets of a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by fiscal year 2030, based on fiscal year 2020 levels. The company is actively engaging in energy conservation initiatives, including the introduction of highly efficient equipment and regular energy audits, to meet these targets. NEC's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
54,000,000
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Scope 2
296,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
7,410,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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. This request for NEC is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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NEC 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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