Nidec
Nidec Corporation, a global leader in the electric motor industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1973, Nidec has established itself as a pioneer in precision motors, serving diverse sectors such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including small precision motors and large-scale industrial motors, which are distinguished by their high efficiency and reliability. Nidec's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones such as the acquisition of several key companies to expand its technological capabilities. With a strong focus on sustainability and advanced engineering, Nidec continues to drive growth and maintain its competitive edge in the global market.
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Nidec's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nidec Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 286,093,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 269,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 791,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 285,033,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Nidec has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Nidec is committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions across its entire supply chain by FY2050. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Nidec's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 92,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 612,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,582,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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