Brother Industries
Brother Industries, Ltd., commonly known as Brother, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Established in 1908, Brother has evolved into a prominent player in the technology sector, specialising in printing, imaging, and sewing solutions. With a strong presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has consistently delivered innovative products that cater to both consumer and business needs. Brother's core offerings include printers, multifunction devices, label makers, and sewing machines, distinguished by their reliability and user-friendly features. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly printing technologies and smart sewing solutions. As a trusted brand, Brother maintains a competitive market position, recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Brother Industries's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Brother Industries's score of 49 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Brother Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Brother Industries, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 19,040,314 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 109,839,990 kg CO2e (market-based). Notably, their total Scope 3 emissions were around 3,231,810,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Brother Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by FY2030, using FY2015 as the baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company's emissions data from previous years shows a trend of increasing total emissions, with 2015 emissions recorded at approximately 2,901,576,000 kg CO2e, rising to about 3,707,688,000 kg CO2e in 2017. This highlights the importance of their current reduction targets as they strive to mitigate their environmental impact effectively.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Brother Industries is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
