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Olympus Sustainability Profile

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Olympus Corporation, commonly referred to as Olympus, is a leading global technology company headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1919, Olympus has established itself as a key player in the medical, scientific, and imaging industries, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative medical devices, particularly in endoscopy and surgical solutions, as well as its advanced imaging equipment, including digital cameras and microscopes. Olympus's commitment to quality and precision has positioned it as a trusted name in healthcare and imaging technology. With a rich history of milestones, including pioneering developments in optical technology, Olympus continues to excel in the market, recognised for its contributions to improving patient outcomes and enhancing visual experiences.

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94

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Olympus's score of 94 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Olympus's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Olympus Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,174,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For the previous year, 2024, the company disclosed total emissions of about 830,202,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 27,255,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 55,175,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 787,822,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were reported at around 827,649,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 28,835,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 54,339,000 kg CO2e. Olympus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2020 as the baseline. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by FY2031. Additionally, Olympus aims for 80% of its suppliers, covering emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2028. Long-term, the company targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2040. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Olympus's dedication to addressing climate change within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.

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How Carbon Intensive is Olympus's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Olympus's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Olympus's Location?

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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 Olympus is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Olympus's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Olympus's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
67%
Capital Goods
14%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Business Travel
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Olympus's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Olympus has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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