NEC

NEC Corporation, a Japanese company in the computer and related services sector, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact. For the fiscal year 2025, NEC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.42 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions amounting to approximately 16 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalling around 165 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching approximately 5.23 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor within this scope.

NEC has established ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by fiscal year 2031, benchmarked against fiscal year 2018 levels. Furthermore, NEC has pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 33% by fiscal year 2031, focusing on categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and the use of sold products. Looking further ahead, NEC is committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2040.

The company's decarbonisation efforts are guided by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals. These include commitments to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by FY2030/31 from a FY2017/18 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 33% within the same timeframe. More recently, NEC has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year, with an intermediate goal of 50% reduction by FY2030. They have also set near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63.6% by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year, with a corresponding 63.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. NEC is also a signatory to The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.