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NEC Corporation, commonly referred to as NEC, is a prominent Japanese multinational headquartered in Japan, specialising in the distribution of computer and computer peripheral equipment, as well as software merchant wholesaling. Established in 1899, NEC has a long-standing history of innovation and growth within the technology sector, with a significant presence across Asia, North America, and Europe.
The company’s core offerings include advanced computing solutions, networking hardware, and specialised software services, distinguished by their reliability and technological sophistication. NEC’s market position is reinforced by its commitment to delivering high-quality products and pioneering solutions that support digital transformation across various industries. As a leader in the computer and peripheral equipment wholesale industry, NEC continues to shape the future of information technology globally.
+52 vs industry average
NEC’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
NEC, a Japanese company in the Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers industry, reported total global emissions of approximately 5.415 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This included Scope 1 emissions of 16 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 165 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 5.234 billion kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories included purchased goods and services (approximately 3.946 billion kg CO2e) and use of sold products (952 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, NEC's total global emissions were approximately 5.964 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 7.152 billion kg CO2e in 2023, 6.859 billion kg CO2e in 2022, and approximately 6.516 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined with Scope 3) in 2021.
NEC has set ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by fiscal year 2040. In line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), NEC has near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63.6% by fiscal year 2034 from a fiscal year 2024 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 63.6% within the same timeframe. For long-term targets, NEC aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by fiscal year 2040 from a fiscal year 2024 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% within the same timeframe. Additionally, NEC has joined The Climate Pledge, committing to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
NEC Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2040 from a FY2024 base year.
2034
63.6% reduction in Scope 1
NEC Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 63.6% by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year.
2034
63.6% reduction in Scope 2
NEC Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 63.6% by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year.
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