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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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33

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Kemet's score of 33 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kemet's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kemet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 269,781,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 28,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 133,888,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 107,622,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Kemet's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions in 2022 reaching approximately 251,606,000 kg CO2e, which included about 28,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 213,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, total emissions were about 232,249,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 24,289,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 207,960,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kemet has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate strategies. As a company headquartered in the US, Kemet operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, yet their current commitments remain unclear.

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Scope 1
24,523,000
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Scope 2
211,534,000
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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 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. Kemet 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.

Kemet 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.

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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