Brother Industries
Brother Industries, Ltd., commonly known as Brother, is a prominent player in the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, specifically classified under "Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31)." Headquartered in Japan, Brother has established a significant presence across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Founded in 1908, Brother has evolved from a sewing machine manufacturer to a diversified technology company, renowned for its innovative printing solutions, multifunctional printers, and label makers. The company’s commitment to quality and reliability sets its products apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, Brother has garnered numerous accolades for its sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology, making it a trusted name in both consumer and business sectors. Its focus on customer-centric solutions continues to drive its success in the global marketplace.
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Brother Industries’s score of 58 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Brother Industries's reported carbon emissions
Brother Industries's carbon emissions reporting for 2024 shows a total of approximately 2.78 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 17.85 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 107.71 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 2.66 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, Brother Industries reported total emissions of approximately 2.54 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 18.84 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, approximately 91.23 million kg CO2e in Scope 2, and approximately 2.43 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3.
The company has set ambitious climate targets. By FY2030, Brother Industries aims for a 65% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions from their FY2015 levels. Furthermore, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, the use of sold products, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products by 30% by FY2030, also based on their FY2015 baseline. Looking further ahead, Brother Industries has a long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality across all business operations and minimise CO2 emissions throughout the entire value chain by FY2050. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligning with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
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Brother Industries’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
65% reduction in Scope 1
Brother Industries, Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 65% by FY2030 from a FY2015 base year.
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28.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Brother Industries, Ltd. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, use of sold products and e…
2030
65% reduction in Scope 2
Brother Industries, Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 65% by FY2030 from a FY2015 base year.
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Data year: 2024
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