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Horiba Instruments Incorporated Sustainability Profile

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Horiba Instruments Incorporated, a leading name in the analytical and measuring instruments industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1953, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and Asia, providing innovative solutions across various sectors. Specialising in advanced analytical systems, Horiba offers a diverse range of products, including spectrometers, particle size analysers, and environmental monitoring equipment. Their unique focus on precision and reliability sets them apart in the market. With a commitment to research and development, Horiba has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science. Recognised for their technological advancements and customer-centric approach, Horiba Instruments continues to lead the way in delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients.

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29

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Horiba Instruments Incorporated's score of 29 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

55%

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Horiba Instruments Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from HORIBA, Ltd.

Horiba Instruments Incorporated, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of HORIBA, Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Horiba Instruments inherits emissions data and sustainability initiatives from HORIBA, Ltd. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented for Horiba Instruments itself. The absence of detailed emissions data suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own climate strategy or reporting framework. In the broader context, companies in the instrumentation sector are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction, often aligning with industry standards and frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). While Horiba Instruments has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets, its affiliation with HORIBA, Ltd. may provide a pathway for future climate initiatives and emissions management.

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Scope 1
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00,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Horiba Instruments Incorporated's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Horiba Instruments Incorporated's primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Horiba Instruments Incorporated's Location?

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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 Horiba Instruments Incorporated is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Horiba Instruments Incorporated's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Horiba Instruments Incorporated's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 62% last year and decreased by approximately 62% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
51%
Use of Sold Products
45%
Capital Goods
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Investments
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Horiba Instruments Incorporated's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Horiba Instruments Incorporated has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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