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Asia Optical Co., Inc.

Asia Optical Co., Inc., commonly referred to as Asia Optical, is a leading player in the optical industry, headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1987, the company has made significant strides in the design and manufacturing of high-quality optical products, including lenses, binoculars, and other precision optical instruments. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, Asia Optical has built a reputation for innovation and excellence. The company is renowned for its advanced optical technologies and commitment to quality, which set its products apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include strategic partnerships and a robust export network, positioning Asia Optical as a trusted name in the global optical landscape. With a focus on research and development, the company continues to push the boundaries of optical solutions, catering to diverse customer needs.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Asia Optical Co., Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Asia Optical Co., Inc.'s score of 24 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Asia Optical Co., Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Asia Optical Co., Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,588,377 kg CO2e, comprising 177,052 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,411,325 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 10,779,109 kg CO2e, including 168,413 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,610,696 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Over the past few years, the company has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with 2021 recording approximately 11,144,610 kg CO2e, and 2020 at about 8,884,060 kg CO2e. The data indicates a commitment to monitoring and managing emissions, particularly in Scope 2, which primarily involves indirect emissions from electricity consumption. Despite these efforts, Asia Optical Co., Inc. has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of formal climate pledges suggests that while the company is tracking its emissions, it may not yet have established comprehensive strategies for long-term carbon reduction.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Asia Optical Co., Inc.'s primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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. Asia Optical Co., Inc. is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Asia Optical Co., Inc. 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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