Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics's climate strategy focuses on significant emissions reductions and achieving carbon neutrality. In 2024, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2.24 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 125.39 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 642.55 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e.

Looking back, Renesas Electronics's total emissions in 2023 were about 2.50 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to approximately 1.04 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 48.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 914.46 million kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.18 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: about 51.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: about 1.02 billion kg CO2e). In 2017, these figures stood at approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: about 53.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: about 1.11 billion kg CO2e).

Renesas Electronics has set ambitious reduction targets. The company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This commitment has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Renesas Electronics aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 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.