Amada Co

Amada Co. Climate Commitments and Emissions Overview

Amada Co., headquartered in Japan and operating within the "Other non-metallic mineral products" industry, has established a range of climate commitments and reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Emissions Data (kg CO2e):

• 2024: Total emissions were approximately 2.00 billion kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 6.34 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, 8.04 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1.92 billion kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (approximately 1.57 billion kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 250.45 million kg CO2e).
• 2023: Total emissions amounted to approximately 2.26 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.75 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 9.02 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2.23 billion kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services were the largest component of Scope 3, totalling approximately 1.77 billion kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at approximately 337.57 million kg CO2e.
• 2022: Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2.18 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 2.04 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined were approximately 16.88 million kg CO2e.
• 2021: Total emissions were approximately 1.99 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 8.07 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 38.52 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.94 billion kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services represented the largest share of Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e.
• 2020: Total emissions were approximately 1.37 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 8.33 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 37.29 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.32 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest category at approximately 903.21 million kg CO2e.
• 2019: Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined were approximately 54.20 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.96 billion kg CO2e.
• 2018: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.80 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 27.83 million kg CO2e.
• 2017: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.68 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 26.92 million kg CO2e.
• 2016: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.33 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 24.60 million kg CO2e.
• 2015: Total emissions were approximately 29.62 million kg CO2e.
• 2014: Total emissions were approximately 17.24 million kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Amada Co. has outlined ambitious goals to address its carbon footprint:

• Near-Term Targets (by 2025): The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.
• Science-Based Targets (SBTi): Amada has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline year. Furthermore, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 27.5% within the same timeframe. These targets are classified as 1.5°C aligned.
• Long-Term Target (by 2050): Amada aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, which involves reforming its product strategy and business model.