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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.

42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Hoya's score of 42 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hoya's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hoya Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,000,000 kg CO2e from its operations in Japan, comprising about 4,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 35,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 40,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions remaining consistent at 35,000,000 kg CO2e. Globally, Hoya's emissions for 2023 reached approximately 499,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 13,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 486,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant commitment to monitoring and reporting emissions, although no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Hoya's ongoing efforts to manage and reduce emissions are evident through their consistent reporting practices. The company continues to align with industry standards for climate accountability, although further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments are not available.

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373,437,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hoya's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Hoya is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hoya 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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