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Kemet

Kemet Corporation, often referred to simply as Kemet, is a leading global manufacturer of capacitors, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1919, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the electronics industry, particularly in the development of advanced capacitor technologies. Kemet operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the production of tantalum, ceramic, and film capacitors. Their core products are distinguished by high reliability and performance, catering to diverse applications in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. With a strong market position, Kemet has garnered recognition for its innovative solutions and commitment to quality, making it a trusted partner for engineers and manufacturers worldwide. The company continues to lead in capacitor technology, driving advancements that meet the demands of modern electronic systems.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

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Kemet's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kemet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 269,781,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 28,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 115,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 107,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, Kemet's total emissions were about 251,606,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 28,368,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 213,936,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 9,302,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a rise in total emissions year-on-year. Kemet has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while they are tracking emissions across all scopes, they may not yet have formalised strategies for significant reductions. Overall, Kemet's emissions data reflects their ongoing operations and highlights the need for potential future commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
24,523,000
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Scope 2
211,534,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kemet's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), 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 Kemet is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kemet is not participating in any 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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