Olympus
Olympus Corporation, commonly referred to as Olympus, is a leading global technology company headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1919, Olympus has established itself as a key player in the medical, scientific, and imaging industries, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative medical devices, particularly in endoscopy and surgical solutions, as well as its advanced imaging equipment, including digital cameras and microscopes. Olympus's commitment to quality and precision has positioned it as a trusted name in healthcare and imaging technology. With a rich history of milestones, including pioneering developments in optical technology, Olympus continues to excel in the market, recognised for its contributions to improving patient outcomes and enhancing visual experiences.
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Olympus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Olympus Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 28835000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 17154000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 528598000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 108721000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 28410000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 12230000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, among others. Olympus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2020 as the baseline. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by FY2031. Additionally, Olympus is committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by FY2028. Long-term, Olympus aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Olympus's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,665,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 91,418,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 55,758,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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