Nidec Sustainability Profile
Nidec Corporation, a global leader in the electric motor industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1973, Nidec has established itself as a pioneer in precision motors, serving diverse sectors such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including small precision motors and large-scale industrial motors, which are distinguished by their high efficiency and reliability. Nidec's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones such as the acquisition of several key companies to expand its technological capabilities. With a strong focus on sustainability and advanced engineering, Nidec continues to drive growth and maintain its competitive edge in the global market.
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Nidec's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nidec Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 286,093,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 269,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 791,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 282,651,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,060,000,000 kg CO2e. Nidec has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The SMART 2030 Project aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to FY2017 levels. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline, while also targeting a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term, Nidec aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its business activities (Scope 1 and 2) by FY2040 and plans to extend this goal to include its entire supply chain (Scope 3) by FY2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Nidec's dedication to contributing to a carbon-free society.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 88,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 591,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,176,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Nidec's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nidec's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Nidec's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Nidec has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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