Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics, headquartered in Japan and operating in the Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. industry, reported total emissions of approximately 2.24 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 125.39 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 642.55 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at about 1.18 billion kg CO2e.

Looking back, in 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 2.50 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, total reported emissions were about 1.04 billion kg CO2e (covering Scope 1 and 2), and in 2018, they were around 1.18 billion kg CO2e (covering Scope 1 and 2).

Renesas Electronics has set ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Renesas Electronics aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. The company also commits that 70% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have set targets by 2026.