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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.

17

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Harman's score of 17 is lower than 57% 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

As of 2021, Harman reported total emissions of approximately 69,358,540 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. This figure includes about 9,951,840 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 59,406,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, having signed the Amazon Climate Pledge on 3 November 2021, which signifies its dedication to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. In previous years, Harman's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures including approximately 85,676,650 kg CO2e in 2019 and about 72,714,470 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has disclosed emissions data across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 24,610,000 kg CO2e in 2017 and 16,519,000 kg CO2e in 2015. Harman's ongoing efforts to address climate change reflect its commitment to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
45,188,000
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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. Harman is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Harman 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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