Canon
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading multinational corporation renowned for its imaging and optical products. Founded in 1937, Canon has evolved from a camera manufacturer to a global powerhouse in the imaging industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is best known for its innovative range of cameras, printers, and imaging solutions, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design. Canon's commitment to quality and sustainability has solidified its position as a market leader, with notable achievements including numerous awards for product excellence and a strong presence in both consumer and professional markets. With a focus on advancing imaging technology, Canon continues to shape the future of visual communication.
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Canon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Canon reported total global emissions of approximately 8,104,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 198,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 733,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 7,173,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (categories 1 and 11) by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. These targets have been submitted for validation to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2023, Canon's emissions in Japan were reported at approximately 812,651,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,664,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 47,211,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 744,900,000 kg CO2e. The global figures for 2023 indicated total emissions of about 8,407,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 203,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 755,000,000 kg CO2e. Canon is committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions across its entire product lifecycle by 2050. This long-term goal aligns with their near-term targets and reflects their dedication to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working to implement initiatives that will help meet these targets, including reducing the carbon footprint of their operations and product usage.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 187,317,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 829,202,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Canon is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
