Hoya
Hoya Corporation, commonly referred to as Hoya, is a leading global company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1941, Hoya has evolved into a prominent player in the healthcare and optical industries, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced optical lenses, medical endoscopes, and semiconductor-related materials. Hoya's commitment to quality and precision sets it apart, making it a trusted name in vision care and healthcare solutions. With a strong market position, Hoya has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering developments in high-index lenses and digital imaging technologies. As a result, Hoya continues to shape the future of optics and healthcare, maintaining a reputation for excellence and innovation in its core business areas.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Hoya'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
Hoya's score of 31 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hoya's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hoya Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 499,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 13,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 486,000,000 kg CO2e. In Japan, the company recorded total emissions of around 39,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 4,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 35,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Hoya's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, global emissions were about 522,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, they were approximately 426,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Hoya's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 2 emissions, which are primarily associated with purchased electricity. The company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint remains unclear, as no formal reduction targets have been established or reported.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,374,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 373,437,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Hoya is not committed to any 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.
