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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
GB
updated 2 months ago

Bourns Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Bourns Ltd., a leading manufacturer in the electronic components industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1947, the company has established itself as a key player in the design and production of precision components, including potentiometers, encoders, and circuit protection devices. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America, Bourns Ltd. serves a diverse range of sectors, from automotive to telecommunications. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality, Bourns Ltd. has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and industry awards. Their core products are distinguished by advanced technology and reliability, making them essential for modern electronic applications. As a trusted partner for many global brands, Bourns Ltd. continues to solidify its market position through exceptional service and cutting-edge solutions.

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How does Bourns Ltd.'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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Bourns Ltd.'s score of 36 is higher than 57% 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 Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Bourns, Inc.

Bourns Ltd., headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Bourns, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. As of now, Bourns Ltd. has not publicly disclosed any reduction targets or specific climate initiatives. However, it is important to note that emissions data and climate strategies may be inherited from its parent company, Bourns, Inc. This includes potential commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate-related frameworks, although specific details on these initiatives are not provided. In the absence of direct emissions data and reduction targets, Bourns Ltd. appears to be in the early stages of establishing its climate commitments. The company may benefit from aligning with the sustainability practices and targets set by Bourns, Inc. to enhance its environmental performance in the future.

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2020
Scope 1
13,137,000,000
Scope 2
40,628,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Bourns Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bourns Ltd.'s primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bourns Ltd.'s Location?

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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 Ltd. is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bourns Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Bourns Ltd. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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