Ushio
Ushio Inc., a leading provider in the lighting and imaging industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1964, Ushio has established itself as a pioneer in the development of high-quality light sources and related technologies, achieving significant milestones in innovation and sustainability. The company specialises in a diverse range of products, including high-intensity discharge lamps, UV curing systems, and advanced projection lamps. Ushio's commitment to quality and performance sets its offerings apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on research and development, Ushio has garnered a reputation for excellence, positioning itself as a trusted partner for various industries, including entertainment, healthcare, and manufacturing.
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Industry Average
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Ushio's score of 30 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ushio's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ushio, headquartered in Japan, reported its carbon emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 at approximately 15,334,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 12,819,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by FY2030 from a FY2017 baseline. Additionally, Ushio is committed to a 48.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which pertain to the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. Historically, Ushio's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at 26,836,000 kg CO2e in 2011 and 22,721,000 kg CO2e in 2010. The company has also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, with approximately 5,055,343,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a substantial impact from its product lifecycle. Ushio's climate targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reflecting a commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives demonstrate Ushio's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 7,819,701,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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