Citizen Watch Co
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., commonly known as Citizen, is a renowned Japanese watch manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1918, the company has evolved into a leader in the horology industry, celebrated for its innovative technology and precision timepieces. Citizen operates globally, with significant markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The brand is particularly noted for its Eco-Drive technology, which harnesses light to power watches, eliminating the need for battery replacements. This commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned Citizen as a pioneer in the watchmaking sector. With a rich history marked by key milestones, including the introduction of the world’s first light-powered watch in 1976, Citizen continues to achieve notable recognition for its craftsmanship and reliability, solidifying its status as a trusted name in timekeeping.
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Citizen Watch Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Citizen Watch Co., headquartered in Japan, reported total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 110,816,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure reflects their commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, although specific data for Japan was not disclosed for that year. For the previous year, 2022, Citizen Watch's emissions in Japan included about 16,973,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 50,916,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling around 67,889,000 kg CO2e. Globally, their 2022 emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at about 19,571,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 103,532,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions estimated at around 1,651,188,000 kg CO2e. Citizen Watch has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030, using FY2018 as the baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 30% over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Citizen Watch Co. demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing climate change through significant emissions reduction commitments and transparent reporting practices.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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