Brother Industries
Brother Industries, Ltd., commonly known as Brother, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Established in 1908, Brother has evolved into a prominent player in the technology sector, specialising in printing, imaging, and sewing solutions. With a strong presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has consistently delivered innovative products that cater to both consumer and business needs. Brother's core offerings include printers, multifunction devices, label makers, and sewing machines, distinguished by their reliability and user-friendly features. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly printing technologies and smart sewing solutions. As a trusted brand, Brother maintains a competitive market position, recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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Brother Industries's score of 68 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Brother Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Brother Industries reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions amounting to approximately 7,523,358 kg CO2e in Japan and about 1,923,982 kg CO2e in Great Britain. The company's Scope 2 emissions were reported as approximately 36,836,333 kg CO2e (market-based) and 43,550,044 kg CO2e (location-based) in Japan, while in Great Britain, they were about 28,033 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,396,408 kg CO2e (location-based). Brother Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by FY2030, using FY2015 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, the use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Brother Industries is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Brother Industries 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.
