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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
US
updated a month ago

Bourns

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Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the electronic components industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operational regions across Asia and Europe. Founded in 1947, Bourns has established itself as a pioneer in the design and production of innovative solutions, including resistive products, sensors, and circuit protection devices. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and reliability, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various sectors, such as automotive, telecommunications, and industrial applications. Bourns' unique approach to product development and customer service has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for engineers and manufacturers worldwide. With a rich history of technological advancements and notable achievements, Bourns continues to drive innovation in the electronic components landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bourns'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.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Bourns's score of 36 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bourns's reported carbon emissions

Bourns, Inc., headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets. Bourns aims to decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by approximately 7% from a 2020 baseline, with the target timeframe set from 2020 to 2023. In addition to its near-term goals, Bourns has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating its long-term dedication to climate action. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework, indicating that Bourns is taking significant steps towards sustainability in the electrical equipment and machinery sector. Bourns' initiatives reflect a proactive approach to environmental responsibility, although specific emissions figures and further details on their progress remain undisclosed. The company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is a vital part of its operational strategy, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bourns's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

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.

Bourns 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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