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Bourns

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.

23

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Bourns's score of 23 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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Bourns's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Bourns, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 13,137,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, which include direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Additionally, their Scope 2 emissions, which account for indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, were about 40,628,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Bourns has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target set in 2023. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating their dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. The company is actively working towards these goals, although specific near-term reduction targets have not been disclosed. As a member of the BA1.5 initiative, Bourns is focused on implementing strategies that contribute to a sustainable future within the electrical equipment and machinery sector. Their climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their overall carbon footprint.

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2020
Scope 1
13,137,000,000
Scope 2
40,628,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 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. Bourns is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bourns is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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