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 830,202,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 27,255,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 55,175,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 787,822,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes capital goods (about 108,721,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 528,598,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 43,345,000 kg CO2e). Olympus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2031 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged 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 to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Olympus's commitment to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Olympus Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organization.
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| 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 31,972,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 91,418,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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