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Sanden

Sanden Corporation, commonly referred to as Sanden, is a leading global provider of automotive air conditioning systems and commercial refrigeration solutions. Headquartered in Japan, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1943, Sanden has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in eco-friendly refrigerants and energy-efficient technologies. The company’s core offerings encompass a range of products, such as automotive compressors and vending machines, distinguished by their reliability and advanced engineering. Sanden's commitment to sustainability and quality has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the automotive and refrigeration industries. With a focus on innovation, Sanden continues to drive advancements that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Sanden's score of 32 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sanden's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sanden Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 86,367,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, alongside about 18,297,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2019 levels, where Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 111,653,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 21,152,000 kg CO2e. Sanden has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80.04% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.2% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Sanden targets a reduction of 27.5% by 2030 from the 2019 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Sanden's dedication to sustainability and its role in the global effort to mitigate climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sanden's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is 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 Sanden is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sanden 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
Reduction Actions

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