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Harman

Harman International Industries, commonly known as Harman, is a leading global provider of connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Headquartered in the United States, Harman operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, delivering innovative solutions that enhance the user experience. Founded in 1980, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Samsung in 2017, which bolstered its position in the smart technology sector. Harman's core offerings include premium audio systems, connected car solutions, and enterprise automation technologies. Renowned for their exceptional sound quality and cutting-edge connectivity, Harman's products, such as JBL speakers and Harman Kardon audio systems, set industry standards. With a strong market presence and a commitment to innovation, Harman continues to shape the future of connected experiences across various industries.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Harman'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.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Harman's score of 27 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Harman's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Harman reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 69,358,540 kg CO2e, which includes 9,951,840 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 59,406,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant increase from 2020, where total emissions were about 68,504,860 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,271,470 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 61,233,390 kg CO2e. Harman has committed to climate action by signing the Amazon Climate Pledge on 3 November 2021, demonstrating its dedication to reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Overall, Harman's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, while its participation in the Amazon Climate Pledge indicates a commitment to future sustainability initiatives.

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Scope 1
2,759,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
45,188,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Harman's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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 Harman is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Harman 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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