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Bose

Bose Corporation, commonly referred to as Bose, is a leading American audio equipment manufacturer headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the audio industry, renowned for its innovative sound technology and premium audio products. Bose operates primarily in the consumer electronics sector, focusing on high-quality headphones, speakers, and sound systems. Its core offerings, including noise-cancelling headphones and home audio systems, are distinguished by their superior sound quality and cutting-edge technology. With a strong market position, Bose has garnered numerous accolades for its commitment to excellence and innovation, making it a trusted name among audiophiles and casual listeners alike. The company continues to shape the future of sound, maintaining a significant presence in both the US and international markets.

DitchCarbon Score

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Bose's score of 48 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bose's reported carbon emissions

As of 2023, Bose's carbon emissions data reveals significant figures across various scopes. The company reported approximately 19,694,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 16,952,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. However, detailed Scope 3 emissions data is not disclosed for this year. In previous years, Bose's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2020, total emissions were around 20,310,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 20,893,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 17,629,000 kg CO2e. The highest recorded total emissions were in 2016, with approximately 24,940,000 kg CO2e. Bose has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets set for 2023. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a long-term strategy to reduce their carbon footprint significantly. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting a growing trend in the consumer durables sector to address climate change proactively.

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Scope 1
2,150,000
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Scope 2
26,666,000
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Scope 3
28,816,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bose's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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. This request for Bose is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bose is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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