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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Brother Industries reported total emissions of approximately 220,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed more detailed emissions data, including Scope 1 emissions of about 7,523,358 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 36,836,333 kg CO2e in Japan. Globally, Brother Industries' total emissions for 2023 reached about 2,541,530,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 19,040,314 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 109,839,990 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 2,431,462,000 kg CO2e. Brother Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2015 as the baseline. This target has been recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Brother Industries is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all business operations by FY2050, minimising CO2 emissions throughout its entire value chain. This long-term vision aligns with the Brother Group Environmental Vision 2050, which prioritises CO2 emissions reduction as a key environmental goal.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 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 | 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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