Hamamatsu Photonics
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., commonly known as Hamamatsu, is a leading manufacturer in the field of photonics, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1953, the company has made significant strides in developing advanced optical sensors and devices, serving various industries including medical, industrial, and scientific research. With a strong presence in regions such as North America and Europe, Hamamatsu is renowned for its innovative products, including photomultiplier tubes, CCD cameras, and light sources. These core offerings are distinguished by their high sensitivity and precision, making them essential for applications in spectroscopy, imaging, and particle detection. Hamamatsu's commitment to research and development has solidified its position as a market leader, with notable achievements in enhancing the performance of photonic technologies. The company continues to push the boundaries of photonics, contributing to advancements in numerous scientific fields.
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Hamamatsu Photonics's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hamamatsu Photonics reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 715,589,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,130,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,840,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 707,115,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 8,970,000 kg CO2e. Hamamatsu Photonics has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by FY2031, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Hamamatsu Photonics is committed to ensuring that 76% of its suppliers, based on spend covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2026. In 2024, the company reported a decrease in total emissions to approximately 538,900,000 kg CO2e, indicating progress towards its reduction goals. The emissions breakdown for 2024 included 5,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,614,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 531,521,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Hamamatsu Photonics's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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