NEC
NEC Corporation, commonly referred to as NEC, is a leading global technology company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1899, NEC has evolved into a key player in the information technology and telecommunications sectors, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in areas such as cloud computing, AI, and network infrastructure, which are designed to enhance business efficiency and security. NEC's commitment to research and development has led to numerous milestones, including advancements in biometric authentication and smart city technologies. With a strong market position, NEC has garnered recognition for its contributions to digital transformation, making it a trusted partner for enterprises seeking cutting-edge technology solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
NEC's score of 52 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
NEC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, NEC Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,152,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 21,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 238,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 6,894,000,000 kg CO2e. Over recent years, NEC has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant decrease from 8,171,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to the current figure. NEC has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as a baseline. Additionally, NEC plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These commitments align with NEC's participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates their targets as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. NEC's proactive approach to sustainability reflects its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting environmental responsibility within the technology sector.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 54,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 296,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,410,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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NEC is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
