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Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics Corporation, commonly referred to as Renesas, is a leading global semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Japan. Established in 2002, the company has rapidly evolved, focusing on microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC (System on Chip) solutions, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Renesas is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced microcontrollers and integrated circuits that enhance connectivity and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Recognised for its commitment to quality and performance, Renesas continues to drive technological advancements, making it a key player in the semiconductor industry.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Renesas Electronics's score of 60 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Renesas Electronics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Renesas Electronics reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,498,320,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 156,403,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounting to approximately 647,660,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 1,428,994,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel. Renesas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company has pledged that 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will establish their own reduction targets by 2026. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Renesas Electronics is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while engaging its supply chain in sustainability efforts, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change within the semiconductor industry.

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20222023
Scope 1
196,261,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
719,066,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,093,087,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Renesas Electronics's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Renesas Electronics is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Renesas Electronics 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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